{"title":"France","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"cognac-frapin-chateau-fontpinot-xo-cognac-grande-champagne","title":"Cognac Frapin Château Fontpinot XO Cognac Grande Champagne 700 ml","description":"\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis XO cognac is the fruit of long ageing in dry cellars, which gives it a subtle, complex, refined, long-lasting bouquet consisting of candied fruit aromas (dried apricot, dried fig), marzipan, hazelnut, nougat, then port notes and finally the famous ‘rancio’ character. Balanced, rich and complex on the palate with aromas of dried fruits and candied fruits and an exceptionally long finish. Add a drop of water to Château Fontpinot XO to let the aromas breathe and soften the power of the cognac.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #752575;\"\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #752575;\"\u003e'Wheat-field gold \u003cspan class=\"SpellE\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ecolor\u003c\/span\u003e; pristine purity. Smells of dried fruits up front, in particular, white raisins, yellow plum, and pineapple; after more contact, the fragrance turns a bit more toasty\/roasted and orange marmalade–like. Entry features a foundational \u003cspan class=\"SpellE\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eflavor\u003c\/span\u003e of ripe white grapes, fresh honey, and oak resin; the \u003cspan class=\"SpellE\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003emidpalate\u003c\/span\u003e stage features an extended, satiny, honey-sweet taste, as well as a keen astringency that maintains this cognac’s vivid freshness. Ends roasted, bittersweet, and mildly spiced (clove, cinnamon). \u003cstrong\u003eStill, in my view, one of the finest Grande Champagne cognacs money could buy.\u003c\/strong\u003e’\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2019 Rating: ⋆⋆⋆⋆⋆\/Highest Recommendation, F. Paul Pacult, The New Kindred Spirits, August 2021.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #752575;\"\u003e'One of my favorite XOs, aged for 20 years in Frapin’s dry cellars, to highlight finesse and elegance. Made exclusively from grapes harvested around Frapin’s Fontpinot castle, in Segonzac, the heart of Grande Champagne. Copper-orange in color. The nose is alive with fresh flowers and mint, along with richer aromas of dried apricot, pastry dough and a hint of rancio. The freshness carries onto the palate, where there’s great linear structure, nuttiness and attractive acidity, and the surprisingly intense grilled walnut finish. This is a lively, drinkable style of XO that offers excellent value. (40% abv).’\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 points, \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJason Wilson, Vinous, September 2019.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAwards\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUltimate Spirits Challenge 2019 US - \u003cstrong\u003e95\/100 'Extraordinary'\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Cognac Masters 2019 UK - \u003cstrong\u003eMaster\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSan Francisco World Spirits Competition 2019 US - \u003cstrong\u003eGold Medal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInternational Spirits Challenge 2018 UK - \u003cstrong\u003eTrophy, Best XO \/ Gold Medal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eISW 2018 Germany - \u003cstrong\u003eTrophy, Best Cognac\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Cognac Masters 2018 UK - \u003cstrong\u003eMaster\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWorld cognac awards 2017 UK - \u003cstrong\u003eGold Medal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0115\/8329\/1492\/files\/logo-cognac-frapin2_200px_copy_sharper_480x480.png?v=1584686846\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #752575;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e'Few houses in Cognac have the hallowed history of Frapin, still owned by the original family, who can trace their winegrowing and distilling back to 1270 (the current CEO is the 21st generation). Consider: The family’s coat of arms was bestowed by Louis XIV; the quill logo was designed in honor of famed author François Rabelais, whose mother was a Frapin; Gustave Eiffel constructed the building where the blending is carried out. On a tour, as we passed some cobwebbed old demijohns, I was casually told, ‘Here is the harvest of 1870.’ \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJason Wilson, Vinous, September 2019.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eFrapin is located in the centre of the Grande Champagne, Premier Cru du Cognac region in the sleepy little town of Segonzac, the finest designated region in Cognac. It is the only merchant located in the town and only sells Cognacs produced from grapes sourced from its own 240ha estate in the heart of the Grande Champagne region. The Frapin family have been wine growers since 1270, but until the 1980s the family’s primary business was as a distiller and supplier of mature Cognacs to Remy Martin, Hennessy and Courvoisier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eIn 1984 the Cointreau family (direct descendants of the Frapins) ascended to the management of the company with Beatrice Cointreau at the helm. Since then Cognac Frapin has been re-invigorated and re-positioned as a producer of the very finest Cognacs in its own right, marketed under its own name.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eAt Frapin all the fruit for the Cognacs is grown on the estate and is usually harvested 2-3 degrees riper than the regional norm to bring extra flavour to the base wine. Distillation always takes place with the lees from fermentation, adding texture and length as well as extra dimensions of flavour complexity. The young Cognacs are aged for a good 2 years or more in new Limousin oak (much more than is typical), before being transferred to older barrels for the long haul. And whilst the average stockholding in the Cognac region is just on 7 years, Frapin currently holds 16 years in stock, highlighting the extra complexity that age brings to its range of Cognacs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"yui_3_17_2_1_1584685456994_623\" class=\"\"\u003eThe ageing of the Cognacs at Frapin is further distinguished, with maturation taking place in one of two distinctly different environments. Long ageing in the humid cellars underground makes for a rich and powerful style, whereas the drier attics emphasise fruit and bring a finer and more elegant finish to the Cognac.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Buzz Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31700514603108,"sku":"FRFONTPINOT_XO","price":291.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0115\/8329\/1492\/products\/FrapinFontpinotwithtube.jpg?v=1595568499"},{"product_id":"cognac-frapin-extra-cognac-grande-champagne","title":"Cognac Frapin Extra Cognac Grande Champagne 700 ml","description":"\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #212121;\"\u003eThe Extra offers a wonderful mahogany colour with warm copper highlights. The bouquet is very smooth, complex, developed aromas of aged port mixed with the scent of wooden cigar boxes, typical of old Grande Champagne cognacs, which appear after a very long ageing. Concentrated candied fruit aromas like apricot. The palate is supple, smooth, rich and luxurious, with an exceptionally long finish in which all the flavours combine in a subtle and complex harmony. Notes on the bouquet include the famous ‘rancio’ found in Grande Champagne cognacs distilled over lees and aged for several decades. To be enjoyed on its own or as an accompaniment for a special tasting experience beloved of both amateurs and the most experienced enthusiasts. An exceptional after-dinner drink thanks to its fruitiness and finesse.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #752575;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e'Cocoa-brown \u003cspan class=\"SpellE\"\u003ecolor\u003c\/span\u003e; completely sediment-free. Initial whiffs detect mature, oaky, rancio-driven aromas of mushrooms, old leather books, walnut butter, Parmigiano \u003cspan class=\"SpellE\"\u003eReggiano\u003c\/span\u003e, milk chocolate, and carob; secondary inhalations discover deeper scents of black raisins, dates, figs, and candied almond. Entry impressions are highlighted by the creamy texture that supports the integrated \u003cspan class=\"SpellE\"\u003eflavors\u003c\/span\u003e of dried fruits, nuts, clove, nutmeg, and quince; \u003cspan class=\"SpellE\"\u003emidpalate\u003c\/span\u003e mirrors the entry, featuring deeper, more ponderous \u003cspan class=\"SpellE\"\u003eflavors\u003c\/span\u003e of baked ham, jasmine, cake batter, gingerbread, and berry compote. Concludes lengthy, silky, and a touch smoky. \u003cb\u003eMagnificent\u003c\/b\u003e.’\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2019 Rating: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e⋆⋆⋆⋆⋆\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\/Highest Recommendation, F. Paul \u003cspan class=\"SpellE\"\u003ePacult\u003c\/span\u003e, The New Kindred Spirits, August 2021. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eInaugural Hall of Fame, F. Paul \u003cspan class=\"SpellE\"\u003ePacult’s\u003c\/span\u003e Spirit Journal, 2011.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eF. Paul Pacult is the pre-eminent spirit writer on the planet, having established Spirit Journal 30 years ago in 1991. And for his 20th anniversary in 2011, he created the \u003cstrong\u003eSpirit Journal Hall of Fame\u003c\/strong\u003e and inducted five spirits: one Scotch, one Irish Whiskey, one Liqueur, one Grappa and one Brandy. So, after 20 years of tasting he selected just one Brandy, a Cognac, the incomparable \u003cstrong\u003eFrapin Extra\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0115\/8329\/1492\/files\/logo-cognac-frapin2_200px_copy_sharper_480x480.png?v=1584686846\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #752575;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e'Few houses in Cognac have the hallowed history of Frapin, still owned by the original family, who can trace their winegrowing and distilling back to 1270 (the current CEO is the 21st generation). Consider: The family’s coat of arms was bestowed by Louis XIV; the quill logo was designed in honor of famed author François Rabelais, whose mother was a Frapin; Gustave Eiffel constructed the building where the blending is carried out. On a tour, as we passed some cobwebbed old demijohns, I was casually told, ‘Here is the harvest of 1870.’ \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJason Wilson, Vinous, September 2019.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eFrapin is located in the centre of the Grande Champagne, Premier Cru du Cognac region in the sleepy little town of Segonzac, the finest designated region in Cognac. It is the only merchant located in the town and only sells Cognacs produced from grapes sourced from its own 240ha estate in the heart of the Grande Champagne region. The Frapin family have been wine growers since 1270, but until the 1980s the family’s primary business was as a distiller and supplier of mature Cognacs to Remy Martin, Hennessy and Courvoisier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eIn 1984 the Cointreau family (direct descendants of the Frapins) ascended to the management of the company with Beatrice Cointreau at the helm. Since then Cognac Frapin has been re-invigorated and re-positioned as a producer of the very finest Cognacs in its own right, marketed under its own name.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eAt Frapin all the fruit for the Cognacs is grown on the estate and is usually harvested 2-3 degrees riper than the regional norm to bring extra flavour to the base wine. Distillation always takes place with the lees from fermentation, adding texture and length as well as extra dimensions of flavour complexity. The young Cognacs are aged for a good 2 years or more in new Limousin oak (much more than is typical), before being transferred to older barrels for the long haul. And whilst the average stockholding in the Cognac region is just on 7 years, Frapin currently holds 16 years in stock, highlighting the extra complexity that age brings to its range of Cognacs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" id=\"yui_3_17_2_1_1584685456994_623\"\u003eThe ageing of the Cognacs at Frapin is further distinguished, with maturation taking place in one of two distinctly different environments. Long ageing in the humid cellars underground makes for a rich and powerful style, whereas the drier attics emphasise fruit and bring a finer and more elegant finish to the Cognac.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Buzz Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31700518764644,"sku":"FREXTRA700ML","price":1396.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0115\/8329\/1492\/products\/Frapinextraface_BD_dc96af46-95e1-4e1d-9660-682a1565aa79.jpg?v=1595664938"},{"product_id":"baumard-carte-dor-cremant-de-loire-nv","title":"Domaine des Baumard Carte Turquoise Cremant de Loire NV","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40% Cabernet Franc, 30% Chardonnay, 30% Chenin Blanc\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry, Region:\u003c\/strong\u003e France, Loire Valley\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppellation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cremant de Loire\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLow dosage (4-5 g\/L) ensures a fine crisp aperitif style with finesse.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #752575;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e'These wines are all Crémant de Loire, an appellation which allows for Chardonnay, Cabernet Franc and a select group of other varieties alongside the ubiquitous Chenin Blanc. I think my favourite in this line-up is the Carte Corail, a rosé made from 100% Cabernet Franc (occasionally with a little Grolleau). As for the Carte Turquoise, the base material here is an assemblage of Chenin Blanc and Cabernet Franc. Whatever the differences between the wines, the dosage takes these to 6 g\/l, as Florent feels this allows for a better expression of the fruit.' \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChris Kissack, Wine Doctor.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cimg height=\"77\" width=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0115\/8329\/1492\/files\/BaumardLogo_50221f2b-ffa7-4bed-9ac2-8fbcc312094b_480x480.png?v=1672357968\" alt=\"\" data-mce-selected=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #752575;\"\u003e \u003cem\u003e'Florent Baumard is one of the world’s best winemakers, and you probably don’t know him. That’s because he produces Chenin Blanc from the Loire Valley, an all-too-often overlooked region. Baumard produces a range of dry and sweet wines, topped by his Quarts de Chaume. And perhaps the best part of Baumard’s new wines is that they are now all under screw cap. Bravo to Florent Baumard for making this decision based on quality, not marketing.' \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Molesworth, Wine Spectator, March 2007\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Buzz Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31720815657060,"sku":"BAUCTNV","price":52.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0115\/8329\/1492\/products\/BaumardCarteTurquoise_404f6eb5-408d-41f0-bfec-7ea40898e836.jpg?v=1672356655"},{"product_id":"baumard-carte-corail-cremant-de-loire-nv","title":"Domaine des Baumard Carte Corail Cremant de Loire NV","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e 80% Cabernet Franc, 20% Chenin Blanc\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry, Region:\u003c\/strong\u003e France, Loire Valley\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppellation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cremant de Loire\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eLow dosage (4-5 g\/L) ensures a fine crisp aperitif style with finesse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'\u003cspan style=\"color: #752575;\"\u003eVery pale, bright pink with a steady bead. Shy aromas of strawberry, blood orange, rose and spices, plus a hint of honeysuckle. Very fresh and expansive on the palate, offering pure red fruit and sweet citrus flavors and subtle minerality. A strikingly elegant, precise, understated bubbly that makes plenty of pink Champagnes seem somewhat crude. The precise, spicy finish leaves dusty mineral and strawberry notes behind.\u003c\/span\u003e'\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Steve Tanzer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e'\u003cspan style=\"color: #752575;\"\u003eThese wines are all Crémant de Loire, an appellation which allows for Chardonnay, Cabernet Franc and a select group of other varieties alongside the ubiquitous Chenin Blanc. I think my favourite in this line-up is the Carte Corail, a rosé made from 100% Cabernet Franc (occasionally with a little Grolleau).\u003c\/span\u003e' \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ethewinedoctor.com\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cimg height=\"77\" width=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0115\/8329\/1492\/files\/BaumardLogo_50221f2b-ffa7-4bed-9ac2-8fbcc312094b_480x480.png?v=1672357968\" alt=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0115\/8329\/1492\/files\/BaumardLogo_50221f2b-ffa7-4bed-9ac2-8fbcc312094b_480x480.png?v=1672357968\" data-mce-selected=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e'\u003cspan style=\"color: #752575;\"\u003eFlorent Baumard is one of the world’s best winemakers, and you probably don’t know him. That’s because he produces Chenin Blanc from the Loire Valley, an all-too-often overlooked region. Baumard produces a range of dry and sweet wines, topped by his Quarts de Chaume. And perhaps the best part of Baumard’s new wines is that they are now all under screw cap. Bravo to Florent Baumard for making this decision based on quality, not marketing.\u003c\/span\u003e' \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Molesworth, Wine Spectator, March 2007\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Buzz Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31720817098852,"sku":"BAUCORAIL","price":54.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0115\/8329\/1492\/products\/BaumardCarteCorail_3c81ff1e-7b0c-460a-a303-8fe2419f504b.jpg?v=1672356390"},{"product_id":"chateau-du-cedre-gc-cahors-2014","title":"Château du Cedre GC Cahors 2014","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCertified Organic (2012)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Malbec\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry, Region:\u003c\/strong\u003e France, South West France\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAppellation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cahors\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e100% Malbec from 50-67 year-old vines located on the prized \u003cem\u003e3ème terrasses \u003c\/em\u003eand cropped at yields of only about 15hl\/ha (just 3 bunches per vine). 100% de-stemmed and fermented for 40 days in open-top, 500 litre \u003cem\u003edemi-muids\u003c\/em\u003e, with daily punch-downs for the first few days. Malolactic conversion occurs in these same barrels, followed by 30 months maturation on fine lees. Bottled unfined and unfiltered, with minimal sulphur.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #752575;\"\u003e'This top wine from a major Cahors estate shows the potential of great Malbec. With its dense tannins, rich black fruit flavors, acidity and restrained power, it is a major force. Even with all its weight, it's stylish, complex and ageworthy wine. Drink from 2021.'\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 points, Roger Voss, Wine Enthusiast, December 2017.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0115\/8329\/1492\/files\/CHATEAU_DU_CEDRE_Logo_copy_480x480.png?v=1585102571\" alt=\"\" width=\"201\" height=\"68\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #752575;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e'When we first started working with lees a decade or more ago we had typically 50mm or more of lees and we would get quite a bit of reduction. Today with healthier fruit from organics, we start with less than 30mm of lees, but after 18-24 months we have only 1mm of lees remaining and no reduction at all. Amazingly, the lees have been assimilated back into the wine.'\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePascal Verhaeghe, November 2017.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChâteau du Cèdre is widely regarded as the leading estate in Cahors. Brothers Pascal and Jean-Marc Verhaeghe, both qualified oenologists, can trace its history back to their grandfather Léon who left his native Flanders to settle in south-west France in the early 1900s. In due course Léon’s son Charles and his wife Marie-Thérèse started a mixed farm in 1958 and began planting one hectare of vines in three different plots every year.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eToday, Château du Cèdre comprises 27ha of vineyards planted at 4000-5500 vines per hectare on some of the most prized terroirs in Cahors, most notably the famous \u003cem\u003etroisième terrasses\u003c\/em\u003e. In keeping with the long history of Cahors, 90% of the vineyard is planted to Malbec (known locally as both Cot and Auxerrois), with 5% Merlot (now known to be a half-sibling of Malbec) and 5% Tannat. There is also 1ha of Viognier and a little of the Bordeaux whites, Sémillon, Muscadelle and Sauvignon Blanc.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAfter a disastrous hail storm in 1995, the brothers decided to re-evaluate their mode of operation in the vineyard, with a goal of bringing to an end the long term use of synthetic chemicals that had plagued the entire world of wine for 50 years (and had directly contributed to the untimely death of the brothers’ father Charles). 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The 100% Pinot Noir fruit is hand-picked and 100% de-stemmed and fermented in stainless steel to produce a fresh, vibrant style. The palate shows a generosity and depth rare for this level. Aged on lees for 30 months. Ripe, stylish and beautifully balanced blanc de noirs for enjoyment now. Very limited.\u003cbr\u003eBase Vintage: 2022\u003cbr\u003eDisgorged: 26\/01\/2024\u003cbr\u003eTime On Lees: 16 months\u003cbr\u003eDosage: 6.8 g\/L\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDomaine Collotte\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreated in 1987, the Marsannay Villages appellation is a relatively new one in Burgundy but an ancient and well respected source of fine wine. Located on the southern outskirts of Dijon at the northern end of the Cote de Nuits, Marsannay missed out when the first Villages appellations were handed out in 1930. But it wasn't because the terroir was deemed inferior. It was simply that there was very little Chardonnay or Pinot Noir planted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe terroir of Marsannay is based on the same complex Jurassic limestone-based geology that runs the entire length of the Cote d'Or. But for the previous hundred years or more, Marsannay's winemakers had been focused on the growing suburban population of Dijon. A task made much more commercially successful with wines made from Aligote and Gamay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Collottes have been grape growers in Marsannay for four generations, but it wasn't until 1981 that a young, 16 year-old Philippe Collotte bottled the first wine under the name of Domaine Collotte. He subsequently purchased some mature vineyards of about 40 years of age in both Gevrey-Chambertin and Chambolle-Musigny, to further expand the domaine's repertoire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2013 Philippe was joined by his daughter Isabelle, who had just completed her viticulture and oenology studies at the Lycee Viticole de Beaune. Whilst Isabelle focuses particularly on the production of the domaine's white wines, there is no doubt that her addition to the team has helped refine the quality of the wines across the board. Today Domaine Collotte farms 17ha of vines (16ha currently in production) in Marsannay, Fixin, Gevrey-Chambertin and Chambolle-Musigny.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis a source of accomplished, stylish and very attractively priced Burgundy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Buzz Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31723631214692,"sku":"COLCREMANT","price":69.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0115\/8329\/1492\/products\/CollotteCremant.jpg?v=1588735393"},{"product_id":"lignier-michelot-nuits-saint-georges-1er-cru-aux-murgers-2014","title":"Lignier-Michelot Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Les Murgers 2014","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Pinot Noir\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry Region:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFrance, Burgundy, Cote-de-Nuits\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppellation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Nuits St Georges 1er cru\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJust 3 barrels produced yielding one of the most perfumed and seductive Burgundies imaginable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #752575;\"\u003e'(released under the Maison Virgile Lignier label, 30% whole cluster). Here too there are notes of menthol and wood on the ultra-earthy and spicy aromas of game and various purple fruit scents. The robust and tautly muscular broad-shouldered  flavours possess excellent mid-palate concentration before terminating in a quite firmly structured but not really austere finish. Once again patience will be required as this is tightly structured. 2026+.'\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e(91-94) points, Burghound, January 2016.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #752575;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e'I really like the style of the 2014s as they’re dense enough to be serious and age-worthy yet not particularly austere or backward and thus should also please those who like their burgs on the younger side.'\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #752575;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBurghound, January 2016.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0115\/8329\/1492\/files\/Lignier-michelot_logo_b_w_9abac3c2-3ffe-4fa2-8da9-417087835be1_480x480.png?v=1590638780\" alt=\"\" width=\"352\" height=\"69\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #752575;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e'The Lignier-Michelot range attains the heights that Morey-Saint-Denis can achieve courtesy of their Premier Crus and obligatory Clos Saint-Denis and Clos de la Roche cuvées.'\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNeal Martin, Vinous, January 2019.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Lignier family have deep roots in the village of Morey Saint Denis and own 10.5 hectares of some of the very best vineyard sites in this village, and also in the two neighbouring villages of Chambolle Musigny and Gevrey Chambertin. 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This results in wines showing great precision and energy with remarkable perfume and also beautiful fine tannins and very silky structure. They are wines which are often very seductive at a young age which also clearly have the potential for ageing superbly. 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There is a touch of the sauvage present on the nose of wild dark berries, forest floor and again, plenty of floral elements. The highly energetic and well-detailed flavors exude a subtle salinity on the refreshing and sneaky long and markedly firm finish that is shaped by relatively fine-grained tannins. This needs to develop a bit more depth but it is already a quality effort. 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This results in wines showing great precision and energy with remarkable perfume and also beautiful fine tannins and very silky structure. They are wines which are often very seductive at a young age which also clearly have the potential for ageing superbly. This very young domaine is now regarded among the very best in the Cotes de Nuits.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Buzz Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31723794366564,"sku":"LM18GEVREY","price":233.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0115\/8329\/1492\/products\/LMGevrey2018.jpg?v=1599211806"},{"product_id":"domaine-kientzler-pinot-gris-grand-cru-osterberg-2017","title":"Domaine Kientzler Pinot Gris Grand Cru Osterberg 2017","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pinot Gris\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCountry, Region:\u003c\/strong\u003e France, Alsace\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAppellation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Alsace Grand Cru\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2017 has 17.6 g\/l RS, 5.05 g\/l TA and 13.9% alc. ‘Vivid\u003cem\u003e straw-yellow. Aromas of apple and pear have a slight crystallized ginger nuance. 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The Geisberg is the riper and more opulent, with a wisp of smokiness to the fruit, the Osterberg is more classic and flinty, requiring longer in bottle.' \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Wines of Alsace, Tom Stevenson. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Kientzler family has been growing vines for more than 5 generations in Ribeauville and the surrounding area. As early as 1866, Dominique Alphonse Kientzler had inherited vines from his father and grandfather and in 1895 was involved in the creation of France's first winemaking cooperative in Ribeauville, in addition to running the local grocery shop. His son Alphonse carried on the grocery business while also tending to the vines; he eventually became the Mayor of Ribeauville either side of World War II.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt was Alphonse's son Francois though, who was the first to fully concentrate on wine production, taking himself off to Switzerland to study viticulture. 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From this higher and cooler site this wine is consistently one of the freshest and raciest Rieslings in Alsace. The Kientzler holding is very close to the forest and also located quite high on the slope making this one of Alsace's coolest Rieslings.   This 2017 has 1.85 g\/l RS, 10.71 g\/l TA and 13.64% alc.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #752575;\"\u003e’Wow this is really driven with superb green-apple, mineral and floral aromas and flavors. Full body. Dry and flavorful at the end. Intense ripeness and acidity. Edgy. Drink now.’\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 points, Stuart Pigott, Jamessuckling.com, August 2019.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #752575;\"\u003e‘Bright straw. Lively aromas of white stone fruit, jasmine and celery seed. Deep and dense with brooding, nicely persistent orchard fruit and mineral flavors. Still very young and only beginning to express all of its noteworthy potential. Great wine in the making, but I’d forget about it in the cellar for another five years at least.’\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92+ points, Ian D’Agata, Vinous, January 2019.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0115\/8329\/1492\/files\/Kientzler_logo_480x480.png?v=1584595609\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #752575;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e'One of the most talented Winemakers in Alsace ... he has Riesling and Gewürztraminer growing in prime sites and it is what he manages to do with these that ranks his wines among the very best in Alsace. Although his generic Riesling has great class and finesse, his Grand Cru Geisberg and Grand Cru Osterberg are very much finer. The Geisberg is the riper and more opulent, with a wisp of smokiness to the fruit, the Osterberg is more classic and flinty, requiring longer in bottle.' \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Wines of Alsace, Tom Stevenson.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Kientzler family has been growing vines for more than 5 generations in Ribeauville and the surrounding area. As early as 1866, Dominique Alphonse Kientzler had inherited vines from his father and grandfather and in 1895 was involved in the creation of France's first winemaking cooperative in Ribeauville, in addition to running the local grocery shop. His son Alphonse carried on the grocery business while also tending to the vines; he eventually became the Mayor of Ribeauville either side of World War II.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt was Alphonse's son Francois though, who was the first to fully concentrate on wine production, taking himself off to Switzerland to study viticulture. By the 1970s, he was joined by his son Andre in the wine business and the pair undertook a massive replanting program to replace much of the old Chasselas with the noble Riesling, Pinot Gris and Gewurztraminer varieties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, the Kientzlers farm almost 14ha of vines in Ribeauville, Bergheim, Hunawihr and Riquewihr, including significant parcels in the Grand Crus of Geisberg, Osterberg and Kirchberg. And in turn Andre handed over the reins to his sons in 2009; Thierry looks after the winemaking and Eric the commercial side of the business.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Buzz Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31724013289572,"sku":"KTZ17RKIRCHBERG","price":115.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0115\/8329\/1492\/products\/KientzlerRieslingKirchberg2017_646a2114-0ff8-4357-b100-e4177ca9052e.jpg?v=1631248036"},{"product_id":"domaine-kientzler-pinot-gris-grand-cru-osterberg-2018","title":"Domaine Kientzler Pinot Gris Grand Cru Osterberg 2018","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pinot Gris\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCountry, Region:\u003c\/strong\u003e France, Alsace\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAppellation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Alsace Grand Cru\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003eFrom an east facing vineyard located just above the great Geisberg site.  \u003cem\u003e'..the Osterberg is more classic and flinty, requiring longer in bottle.' \u003c\/em\u003eTom Stevenson – The Wines of Alsace. \u003cbr\u003e2018 finishes with 13.18% Alc\/Vol; 33.27 g\/l RS; 5.89 g\/l TA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0115\/8329\/1492\/files\/Kientzler_logo_480x480.png?v=1584595609\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #752575;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e'One of the most talented Winemakers in Alsace ... he has Riesling and Gewürztraminer growing in prime sites and it is what he manages to do with these that ranks his wines among the very best in Alsace. Although his generic Riesling has great class and finesse, his Grand Cru Geisberg and Grand Cru Osterberg are very much finer. The Geisberg is the riper and more opulent, with a wisp of smokiness to the fruit, the Osterberg is more classic and flinty, requiring longer in bottle.' \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Wines of Alsace, Tom Stevenson.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Kientzler family has been growing vines for more than 5 generations in Ribeauville and the surrounding area. As early as 1866, Dominique Alphonse Kientzler had inherited vines from his father and grandfather and in 1895 was involved in the creation of France's first winemaking cooperative in Ribeauville, in addition to running the local grocery shop. His son Alphonse carried on the grocery business while also tending to the vines; he eventually became the Mayor of Ribeauville either side of World War II.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt was Alphonse's son Francois though, who was the first to fully concentrate on wine production, taking himself off to Switzerland to study viticulture. By the 1970s, he was joined by his son Andre in the wine business and the pair undertook a massive replanting program to replace much of the old Chasselas with the noble Riesling, Pinot Gris and Gewurztraminer varieties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, the Kientzlers farm almost 14ha of vines in Ribeauville, Bergheim, Hunawihr and Riquewihr, including significant parcels in the Grand Crus of Geisberg, Osterberg and Kirchberg. And in turn Andre handed over the reins to his sons in 2009; Thierry looks after the winemaking and Eric the commercial side of the business.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Buzz Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31724013486180,"sku":"KTZ18PGOSTERBERG","price":108.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0115\/8329\/1492\/products\/KientzlerPGOsterberg2018_0ded7164-ffe7-4edc-9eb2-44bacca7e9b6.jpg?v=1588030568"},{"product_id":"domaine-kientzler-riesling-grand-cru-schoenenbourg-2019","title":"Domaine Kientzler Riesling Grand Cru Schoenenbourg 2018","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Riesling\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry, Region:\u003c\/strong\u003e France, Alsace\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppellation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Alsace Grand Cru\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJust 450 bottles produced in a good vintage from this tiny 0.12 ha site south facing vineyard with notable gypsum in the soil. This vineyard was purchased around 2010 by Eric Kientzler and is quickly proving to be one of the most distinguished Rieslings in the fabulous line-up of spectacularly dry and mineral Rieslings at this address. \u003c\/span\u003eThe 2018 vintage finishes with 13.49% Alc\/Vol; 6.61 g\/l RS; 6.78 g\/l TA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e'Voltaire once owned part of this vineyard, which was reknowned in the middle ages and gained fame throughout Europe by the 16th century\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e.'\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTom Stevenson – The Wines of Alsace.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0115\/8329\/1492\/files\/Kientzler_logo_480x480.png?v=1584595609\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #752575;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e'One of the most talented Winemakers in Alsace ... he has Riesling and Gewürztraminer growing in prime sites and it is what he manages to do with these that ranks his wines among the very best in Alsace. Although his generic Riesling has great class and finesse, his Grand Cru Geisberg and Grand Cru Osterberg are very much finer. The Geisberg is the riper and more opulent, with a wisp of smokiness to the fruit, the Osterberg is more classic and flinty, requiring longer in bottle.' \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Wines of Alsace, Tom Stevenson.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Kientzler family has been growing vines for more than 5 generations in Ribeauville and the surrounding area. As early as 1866, Dominique Alphonse Kientzler had inherited vines from his father and grandfather and in 1895 was involved in the creation of France's first winemaking cooperative in Ribeauville, in addition to running the local grocery shop. His son Alphonse carried on the grocery business while also tending to the vines; he eventually became the Mayor of Ribeauville either side of World War II.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt was Alphonse's son Francois though, who was the first to fully concentrate on wine production, taking himself off to Switzerland to study viticulture. By the 1970s, he was joined by his son Andre in the wine business and the pair undertook a massive replanting program to replace much of the old Chasselas with the noble Riesling, Pinot Gris and Gewurztraminer varieties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, the Kientzlers farm almost 14ha of vines in Ribeauville, Bergheim, Hunawihr and Riquewihr, including significant parcels in the Grand Crus of Geisberg, Osterberg and Kirchberg. And in turn Andre handed over the reins to his sons in 2009; Thierry looks after the winemaking and Eric the commercial side of the business.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Buzz Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31724022268004,"sku":"KTZ18RSCHOENEN","price":129.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0115\/8329\/1492\/products\/KientzlerRieslingSchoenenbourg2018.jpg?v=1589531391"},{"product_id":"champagne-gosset-grande-reserve-brut-n-v-375ml","title":"Champagne Gosset Grande Réserve Brut NV 375 ml","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e 45% Chardonnay, 45% Pinot Noir, 10% Pinot Meunier\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry, Region:\u003c\/strong\u003e France, Champagne\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAppellation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Champagne\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #752575;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e'The tension and energy of Grande Réserve are on full display in the great 2013 base vintage, filled with crunchy, exact red gala apple, lemon and even a hint of fennel. Power meets tension in a celebration of impressive fruit sources, showcasing their pedigree in depth and tension, blessed with all the toasted brioche and spice of long bottle age, illuminated by bright malic vitality and Gosset's signature of prominent, gently rolling, fine chalk mineral finesse. A very fine mousse wraps around a spine of magnificent, ripe yet confident malic acidity. Chalk minerality is heightened to profound levels, lingering very long with frothing salt mineral texture. Every detail lingers with generous length and accurate line. This is a Grande Réserve of greater precision, harmony and persistence than ever before – the finest I have seen this cuvée.' \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 points, Tyson Stelzer, The Champagne Guide 2020-2021.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #752575;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0115\/8329\/1492\/files\/Gosset_New_Monogram_450_px.png?v=1757651127\" alt=\"\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eEstablished since 1584, Gosset is one of the smallest Grande Marque Champagne producers. Whilst the champagnes that they produce have never been plentiful in quantity, they have distinguished themselves with the consistently superb quality throughout the entire range of champagnes produced. Remaining a family owned house, the Gosset family sold the business to the Cointreau family in 1994.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eStarting with their flagship champagne, the superbly aged Grande Reserve multi-vintage, it is clear that they have sought to exceed all standards required by the region. Firstly, and most strikingly, the presentation is remarkable in heavy dark antique bottles that are unique to Gosset. Instead of aging this champagne for 3 years on lees before bottling, Gosset have aged this blend for four and half years. After bottling, this champagne is then aged a further 6 months in their cool cellars before they permit this champagne to be sold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eFrom the superbly smooth and well rounded flavours of the Grande Reserve to the elegance and perfume of the brilliant Grand Rose champagne to the incomparable Grand Millesime vintage it is clear that these champagnes have been conceived for the most demanding champagne enthusiast. Whilst the vintage champagnes are only released in the very best years, the cellaring capacity of Gosset champagnes in those select vintages is well documented. At Gosset malolactic fermentation is avoided to ensure sufficient acidity enabling a long evolution.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Buzz Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31733301411940,"sku":"GOSHALFGRES","price":90.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0115\/8329\/1492\/files\/Gosset_Grande_Reserve_Half_New_Pack.jpg?v=1746427185"},{"product_id":"champagne-gosset-grand-blanc-de-blanc-n-v","title":"Champagne Gosset Grand Blanc de Blancs Brut NV","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chardonnay\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry, Region:\u003c\/strong\u003e France, Champagne\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAppellation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Champagne\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e100% Chardonnay from the villages of Avize, Cramant, Chouilly, Villers-Marmery, Trepail… aged a minimum of 3 years on lees. No malolactic to retain freshness and precision and bottled with 8 gms\/ltr dosage. The elegance and finesse of this wine makes it the ideal companion for an aperitif. Thanks to its freshness, it is also possible to pair it with many dishes such as scallops, crab, a fish tartar, oysters, gougères, a risotto with slivers of parmesan cheese, white meat, a young and fruity comté, parmesan cheese.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #752575;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e'The Gosset house style of refined minerality and thrilling malic acidity has shone in its blanc de blancs since its inaugural 2011 base release, and never more brilliantly than it does in this 2013 base of bright, pale straw hue. Youthful purity and focus rise with grand cru fruit presence and impressive concentration of pinpoint lemon and generous white peach, pear and golden delicious apple. This pristine fruit melds seamlessly with the brioche, almond nougat, shortbread, fresh vanilla and spice of lees age, and reductive nuances of struck flint. Ripe yet full and energetic malic acidity brings drive and focus to a finish of impressive length and tension, energising frothing salt minerality of heightened presence. It holds excellent harmony and poise on the finish, with fruit, minerality, dosage and malic acidity intricately entwined and uplifting. A thrilling blanc de blancs with the confidence to hold its poise for many years to come.' \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 points, Tyson Stelzer, The Champagne Guide 2020-2021.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #752575;\"\u003e‘\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #752575;\"\u003eA cuvée that emphasizes Chardonnay from the Montagne de Reims, the latest rendition of the NV Grand Blanc de Blancs Brut exhibits scents of citrus oil, green apples, fennel, white flowers and freshly baked bread. On the palate, it's medium to full-bodied, with a broad and powerful attack that segues into a tightly wound, racy mid-palate and concludes with a precise, delicately mordant finish. Drink 2020-2035.’\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 points, William Kelly, The Wine Advocate, May 2019.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #752575;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0115\/8329\/1492\/files\/Gosset_New_Monogram_450_px.png?v=1757651127\" alt=\"\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eEstablished since 1584, Gosset is one of the smallest Grande Marque Champagne producers. Whilst the champagnes that they produce have never been plentiful in quantity, they have distinguished themselves with the consistently superb quality throughout the entire range of champagnes produced. Remaining a family owned house, the Gosset family sold the business to the Cointreau family in 1994.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eStarting with their flagship champagne, the superbly aged Grande Reserve multi-vintage, it is clear that they have sought to exceed all standards required by the region. Firstly, and most strikingly, the presentation is remarkable in heavy dark antique bottles that are unique to Gosset. Instead of aging this champagne for 3 years on lees before bottling, Gosset have aged this blend for four and half years. After bottling, this champagne is then aged a further 6 months in their cool cellars before they permit this champagne to be sold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eFrom the superbly smooth and well rounded flavours of the Grande Reserve to the elegance and perfume of the brilliant Grand Rose champagne to the incomparable Grand Millesime vintage it is clear that these champagnes have been conceived for the most demanding champagne enthusiast. Whilst the vintage champagnes are only released in the very best years, the cellaring capacity of Gosset champagnes in those select vintages is well documented. At Gosset malolactic fermentation is avoided to ensure sufficient acidity enabling a long evolution.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Buzz Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31733311602788,"sku":"GOSBDBNV_CLR","price":185.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0115\/8329\/1492\/files\/Gosset_Grand_Blanc_de_Blancs_New_Pack.jpg?v=1746424600"},{"product_id":"champagne-gosset-grand-rose-n-v","title":"Champagne Gosset Grand Rosé Brut NV","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50% Chardonnay, 50% Pinot Noir\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry, Region:\u003c\/strong\u003e France, Champagne\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAppellation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Champagne\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e50% Chardonnay and 50% Pinot Noir (including the addition of 8% red wine) from the villages of Avize, Ambonnay, Chouilly, Villers-Marmery, Verzenay… aged a minimum of 3 years on lees. No malolactic to retain freshness and precision and bottled with 9 gms\/ltr dosage. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #752575;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e'A confident chardonnay lead, low proportion of red wine and signature cut of malic acidity fulfil the brief for this delicate and graceful style. A pretty pale-salmon hue heralds a beautifully eloquent rosé that articulates the restrained mood of Gosset and the delicacy of a touch of pinot noir red wine. Pretty red cherry and strawberry fruit is fragranced with rose petal perfume, building to complex nuances of tamarillo with time in the glass. Tension and structure are defined equally by the salty chalk minerality of the great crus of the Côte des Blancs and Montagne de Reims, and the drive of excellent, ripe malic acidity. It glides very long and harmonious.' \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 points, Tyson Stelzer, The Champagne Guide 2020-2021.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #752575;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0115\/8329\/1492\/files\/Gosset_New_Monogram_450_px.png?v=1757651127\" alt=\"\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eEstablished since 1584, Gosset is one of the smallest Grande Marque Champagne producers. Whilst the champagnes that they produce have never been plentiful in quantity, they have distinguished themselves with the consistently superb quality throughout the entire range of champagnes produced. Remaining a family owned house, the Gosset family sold the business to the Cointreau family in 1994.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eStarting with their flagship champagne, the superbly aged Grande Reserve multi-vintage, it is clear that they have sought to exceed all standards required by the region. Firstly, and most strikingly, the presentation is remarkable in heavy dark antique bottles that are unique to Gosset. Instead of aging this champagne for 3 years on lees before bottling, Gosset have aged this blend for four and half years. After bottling, this champagne is then aged a further 6 months in their cool cellars before they permit this champagne to be sold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eFrom the superbly smooth and well rounded flavours of the Grande Reserve to the elegance and perfume of the brilliant Grand Rose champagne to the incomparable Grand Millesime vintage it is clear that these champagnes have been conceived for the most demanding champagne enthusiast. Whilst the vintage champagnes are only released in the very best years, the cellaring capacity of Gosset champagnes in those select vintages is well documented. At Gosset malolactic fermentation is avoided to ensure sufficient acidity enabling a long evolution.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Buzz Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31733321728100,"sku":"GOSROSE","price":174.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0115\/8329\/1492\/products\/GRO750mlcopy.jpg?v=1746504454"},{"product_id":"champagne-gosset-grand-rose-n-v-375ml","title":"Champagne Gosset Grand Rosé Brut NV 375 ml","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50% Chardonnay, 50% Pinot Noir\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry, Region:\u003c\/strong\u003e France, Champagne\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAppellation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Champagne\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e50% Chardonnay and 50% Pinot Noir (including the addition of 8% red wine) from the villages of Avize, Ambonnay, Chouilly, Villers-Marmery, Verzenay… aged a minimum of 3 years on lees. No malolactic to retain freshness and precision and bottled with 9 gms\/ltr dosage. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #752575;\"\u003e'A confident chardonnay lead, low proportion of red wine and signature cut of malic acidity fulfil the brief for this delicate and graceful style. A pretty pale-salmon hue heralds a beautifully eloquent rosé that articulates the restrained mood of Gosset and the delicacy of a touch of pinot noir red wine. Pretty red cherry and strawberry fruit is fragranced with rose petal perfume, building to complex nuances of tamarillo with time in the glass. Tension and structure are defined equally by the salty chalk minerality of the great crus of the Côte des Blancs and Montagne de Reims, and the drive of excellent, ripe malic acidity. It glides very long and harmonious.'\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 points, Tyson Stelzer, The Champagne Guide 2020-2021.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #752575;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0115\/8329\/1492\/files\/Gosset_New_Monogram_450_px.png?v=1757651127\" alt=\"\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eEstablished since 1584, Gosset is one of the smallest Grande Marque Champagne producers. Whilst the champagnes that they produce have never been plentiful in quantity, they have distinguished themselves with the consistently superb quality throughout the entire range of champagnes produced. Remaining a family owned house, the Gosset family sold the business to the Cointreau family in 1994.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eStarting with their flagship champagne, the superbly aged Grande Reserve multi-vintage, it is clear that they have sought to exceed all standards required by the region. Firstly, and most strikingly, the presentation is remarkable in heavy dark antique bottles that are unique to Gosset. Instead of aging this champagne for 3 years on lees before bottling, Gosset have aged this blend for four and half years. After bottling, this champagne is then aged a further 6 months in their cool cellars before they permit this champagne to be sold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eFrom the superbly smooth and well rounded flavours of the Grande Reserve to the elegance and perfume of the brilliant Grand Rose champagne to the incomparable Grand Millesime vintage it is clear that these champagnes have been conceived for the most demanding champagne enthusiast. Whilst the vintage champagnes are only released in the very best years, the cellaring capacity of Gosset champagnes in those select vintages is well documented. At Gosset malolactic fermentation is avoided to ensure sufficient acidity enabling a long evolution.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Buzz Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31733326086244,"sku":"GOSHALFROSE","price":113.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0115\/8329\/1492\/products\/GRO375mlcopy.jpg?v=1585772121"},{"product_id":"champagne-gosset-grand-rose-n-v-1500ml","title":"Champagne Gosset Grand Rosé Brut NV 1.5 L","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50% Chardonnay, 50% Pinot Noir\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry, Region:\u003c\/strong\u003e France, Champagne\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAppellation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Champagne\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e50% Chardonnay and 50% Pinot Noir (including the addition of 8% red wine) from the villages of Avize, Ambonnay, Chouilly, Villers-Marmery, Verzenay… aged a minimum of 3 years on lees. No malolactic to retain freshness and precision and bottled with 9 gms\/ltr dosage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #752575;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e'A confident chardonnay lead, low proportion of red wine and signature cut of malic acidity fulfil the brief for this delicate and graceful style. A pretty pale-salmon hue heralds a beautifully eloquent rosé that articulates the restrained mood of Gosset and the delicacy of a touch of pinot noir red wine. Pretty red cherry and strawberry fruit is fragranced with rose petal perfume, building to complex nuances of tamarillo with time in the glass. Tension and structure are defined equally by the salty chalk minerality of the great crus of the Côte des Blancs and Montagne de Reims, and the drive of excellent, ripe malic acidity. It glides very long and harmonious.' \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 points, Tyson Stelzer, The Champagne Guide 2020-2021.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #752575;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0115\/8329\/1492\/files\/Gosset_New_Monogram_450_px.png?v=1757651127\" alt=\"\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eEstablished since 1584, Gosset is one of the smallest Grande Marque Champagne producers. Whilst the champagnes that they produce have never been plentiful in quantity, they have distinguished themselves with the consistently superb quality throughout the entire range of champagnes produced. Remaining a family owned house, the Gosset family sold the business to the Cointreau family in 1994.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eStarting with their flagship champagne, the superbly aged Grande Reserve multi-vintage, it is clear that they have sought to exceed all standards required by the region. Firstly, and most strikingly, the presentation is remarkable in heavy dark antique bottles that are unique to Gosset. Instead of aging this champagne for 3 years on lees before bottling, Gosset have aged this blend for four and half years. After bottling, this champagne is then aged a further 6 months in their cool cellars before they permit this champagne to be sold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eFrom the superbly smooth and well rounded flavours of the Grande Reserve to the elegance and perfume of the brilliant Grand Rose champagne to the incomparable Grand Millesime vintage it is clear that these champagnes have been conceived for the most demanding champagne enthusiast. Whilst the vintage champagnes are only released in the very best years, the cellaring capacity of Gosset champagnes in those select vintages is well documented. At Gosset malolactic fermentation is avoided to ensure sufficient acidity enabling a long evolution.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Buzz Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31733330116708,"sku":"GOSMAG_ROSE","price":577.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0115\/8329\/1492\/products\/GRO1_5Lcopy.jpg?v=1585772397"},{"product_id":"champagne-gosset-grand-blanc-de-blanc-n-v-1500ml","title":"Champagne Gosset Grand Blanc de Blancs Brut NV 1.5 L","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Chardonnay\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry, Region:\u003c\/strong\u003e France, Champagne\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAppellation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Champagne\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100% Chardonnay from the villages of Avize, Cramant, Chouilly, Villers-Marmery, Trepail… aged a minimum of 3 years on lees. No malolactic to retain freshness and precision and bottled with 8 gms\/ltr dosage. The elegance and finesse of this wine makes it the ideal companion for an aperitif. Thanks to its freshness, it is also possible to pair it with many dishes such as scallops, crab, a fish tartar, oysters, gougères, a risotto with slivers of parmesan cheese, white meat, a young and fruity comté, parmesan cheese.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #752575;\"\u003e'The Gosset house style of refined minerality and thrilling malic acidity has shone in its blanc de blancs since its inaugural 2011 base release, and never more brilliantly than it does in this 2013 base of bright, pale straw hue. Youthful purity and focus rise with grand cru fruit presence and impressive concentration of pinpoint lemon and generous white peach, pear and golden delicious apple. This pristine fruit melds seamlessly with the brioche, almond nougat, shortbread, fresh vanilla and spice of lees age, and reductive nuances of struck flint. Ripe yet full and energetic malic acidity brings drive and focus to a finish of impressive length and tension, energising frothing salt minerality of heightened presence. It holds excellent harmony and poise on the finish, with fruit, minerality, dosage and malic acidity intricately entwined and uplifting. A thrilling blanc de blancs with the confidence to hold its poise for many years to come.'\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 points, Tyson Stelzer, The Champagne Guide 2020-2021.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #752575;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e'A cuvée that emphasizes Chardonnay from the Montagne de Reims, the latest rendition of the NV Grand Blanc de Blancs Brut exhibits scents of citrus oil, green apples, fennel, white flowers and freshly baked bread. On the palate, it's medium to full-bodied, with a broad and powerful attack that segues into a tightly wound, racy mid-palate and concludes with a precise, delicately mordant finish.' \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 points, Stephan Reinhardt, The Wine Advocate, November 2018.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #752575;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0115\/8329\/1492\/files\/Gosset_New_Monogram_450_px.png?v=1757651127\" alt=\"\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eEstablished since 1584, Gosset is one of the smallest Grande Marque Champagne producers. Whilst the champagnes that they produce have never been plentiful in quantity, they have distinguished themselves with the consistently superb quality throughout the entire range of champagnes produced. Remaining a family owned house, the Gosset family sold the business to the Cointreau family in 1994.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eStarting with their flagship champagne, the superbly aged Grande Reserve multi-vintage, it is clear that they have sought to exceed all standards required by the region. Firstly, and most strikingly, the presentation is remarkable in heavy dark antique bottles that are unique to Gosset. Instead of aging this champagne for 3 years on lees before bottling, Gosset have aged this blend for four and half years. After bottling, this champagne is then aged a further 6 months in their cool cellars before they permit this champagne to be sold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eFrom the superbly smooth and well rounded flavours of the Grande Reserve to the elegance and perfume of the brilliant Grand Rose champagne to the incomparable Grand Millesime vintage it is clear that these champagnes have been conceived for the most demanding champagne enthusiast. Whilst the vintage champagnes are only released in the very best years, the cellaring capacity of Gosset champagnes in those select vintages is well documented. At Gosset malolactic fermentation is avoided to ensure sufficient acidity enabling a long evolution.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Buzz Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31733339783268,"sku":"GOSMAGBLANCDBL","price":488.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0115\/8329\/1492\/files\/Gosset_Grand_Blanc_de_Blancs_Magnum_New_Pack.jpg?v=1763685772"},{"product_id":"paul-bara-brut-reserve-n-v","title":"Champagne Paul Bara Brut Réserve NV","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e 80% Pinot Noir, 20% Chardonnay\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry, Region:\u003c\/strong\u003e France, Champagne\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAppellation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Champagne\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e80% Pinot Noir, 20% Chardonnay. The current disgorgement (01\/2025) is based on the 2021 vintage (50%) with 50% \u003cem\u003evin de réserve\u003c\/em\u003e and a Brut dosage of 6 g\/l.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(127, 41, 127);\"\u003e'The Paul Bara Brut non-vintage is a terrific bottle of bubbly, with excellent complexity on both the nose and palate and a very elegant and refined mouth feel. On the palate the wine is fullish, crisp and focused, with excellent mid-palate depth, very refined mousse, bright acids and really outstanding length and grip on the complex finish. The Paul Bara is all refined elegance and great intensity of flavor. A truly superb bottle of Brut NV\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(127, 41, 127);\"\u003e.'\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e92 points, John Gilman, View From The Cellar.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0115\/8329\/1492\/files\/Paul_Bara_Logo_-_White_480x480.png?v=1603238837\" width=\"249\" height=\"129\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eLocated in Bouzy just to the east of Epernay in the Marne Valley, Champagne Paul Bara uses only their own estate grown fruit from 100% Grand cru rated vineyards to craft it’s small range of champagnes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eTheir superbly sited vineyard sites have over the years been sought after by many of the top Champagne houses, and while many other producers have been busily expanding, Paul Bara have remained producing the highest quality possible from these same 11 hectares for seven generations. Now managed by Chantal Bara, the beliefs and methods remain true to previous generations, producing very low yields of the best possible grapes from these superb vineyard sites. The great art in the champagnes of Paul Bara remains the same as it always has, it is the stunning purity and depth of 100% Grand cru Bouzy fruit maintained with finesse and balance that is achieved by using such a high percentage of Pinot Noir in the blend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eWhilst the region of Burgundy has enjoyed a huge revival of its fortunes in the past 3 decades as a result of the surge in quality coming from the small growers who are now estate bottling, Champagne is also now seeing a similar surge of interest in small high quality grower champagnes. In Burgundy the best sites for each variety are well researched and have proven their capacity to produce wines of a certain quality level for centuries. Similarly in the Champagne region, the best sites of land are rated and the prices of grapes that can be achieved from those sites will depend on the rating of each site. Bouzy is one of the few villages rated 100% Grand cru and these champagnes come from those superbly sited vineyards.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Buzz Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31733474623588,"sku":"PBNVBRUT","price":120.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0115\/8329\/1492\/products\/PaulBaraBrutReserve750ml-BottleShotNewDesign2016copy2copy.jpg?v=1585777015"},{"product_id":"paul-bara-grand-rose-brut-n-v","title":"Champagne Paul Bara Grand Rosé Brut NV","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e 82% Pinot Noir, 18% Chardonnay\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry, Region:\u003c\/strong\u003e France, Champagne\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAppellation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Champagne\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e70% Pinot Noir, 18% Chardonnay, 12% Bouzy rouge. The current disgorgement (April 2022) is based on the 2018 vintage (50%) with 50% \u003cem\u003evin de réserve\u003c\/em\u003e and a Brut dosage of 5 g\/l.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #752575;\"\u003e'\u003cem id=\"yui_3_17_2_1_1780121528773_9309\"\u003eAttractive fruit with sliced-strawberry and apple aromas and flavors. Medium-bodied with fresh apples and citrus as well as touches of heather and bread dough. Tangy at the end. 70% pinot noir, 10% Bouzy rouge and 20% chardonnay. Dosage 5 g\/L. Drink now.\u003c\/em\u003e'\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e9\u003cstrong id=\"yui_3_17_2_1_1780121528773_9317\"\u003e3 points, Jamessuckling.com, July 2025\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #752575;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e’\u003cstrong\u003eThe NV Brut Grand Rosé is fabulous.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright and punchy, the Rosé fleshes out beautifully in the mid-palate and into the finish as the Pinot gains volume. The Grand Rosé has enough charm to drink well as an aperitif, but there is serious depth here too. Cranberry, orange peel, dried rose petal and a hint of cinnamon develop over time. The Grand Rosé is simply impeccable from start to finish. More importantly, it is absolutely delicious. Disgorged: December, 2019. Drink 2020-2028.’ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #752575;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 points, Antonio Galloni, Vinous, November 2020.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #752575;\"\u003e'A multi vintage blend of 18% Chardonnay, 70% Pinot Noir and 12% Bouzy rouge. The latter is the still red wine of the village Bouzy (famous for its Pinot Noir) and from which this wine takes its colour. Salmon pink appearance, so appealing to the eye. With lacy aromas of blood orange, with a touch of orange zest and red currants, the palate is bursting with small red berry fruits, the red currants again, both combining with rose hip notes throughout a medium length finish. Pair this with gravalax (sugar-cured salmon) on arrival and continue on with salmon fillet main if you like.' \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrank Wilden, Business Insider Australia, February 2018.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #752575;\"\u003e'Paul Bara’s Grand Rosé is a beautifully made bottle that really shows the high caliber pinot noir that hails from the village of Bouzy. The wine is fairly dark for a Rosé, with a lovely deep salmon color, and offers up a simply stunning bouquet of blood orange, cherries, sourdough bread, complex minerality, gentle smoky notes and a nice touch of citrus peel in the upper register. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #752575;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eStylistically, this is very similar to Dom Perignon Rosé. Simply a great bottle\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e'\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan span=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 points, John Gilman, View From The Cellar.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0115\/8329\/1492\/files\/Paul_Bara_Logo_-_White_480x480.png?v=1603238837\" width=\"249\" height=\"129\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eLocated in Bouzy just to the east of Epernay in the Marne Valley, Champagne Paul Bara uses only their own estate grown fruit from 100% Grand cru rated vineyards to craft it’s small range of champagnes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eTheir superbly sited vineyard sites have over the years been sought after by many of the top Champagne houses, and while many other producers have been busily expanding, Paul Bara have remained producing the highest quality possible from these same 11 hectares for seven generations. Now managed by Chantal Bara, the beliefs and methods remain true to previous generations, producing very low yields of the best possible grapes from these superb vineyard sites. The great art in the champagnes of Paul Bara remains the same as it always has, it is the stunning purity and depth of 100% Grand cru Bouzy fruit maintained with finesse and balance that is achieved by using such a high percentage of Pinot Noir in the blend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eWhilst the region of Burgundy has enjoyed a huge revival of its fortunes in the past 3 decades as a result of the surge in quality coming from the small growers who are now estate bottling, Champagne is also now seeing a similar surge of interest in small high quality grower champagnes. In Burgundy the best sites for each variety are well researched and have proven their capacity to produce wines of a certain quality level for centuries. Similarly in the Champagne region, the best sites of land are rated and the prices of grapes that can be achieved from those sites will depend on the rating of each site. Bouzy is one of the few villages rated 100% Grand cru and these champagnes come from those superbly sited vineyards.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Buzz Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31733509652580,"sku":"PBNVROSE","price":135.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0115\/8329\/1492\/products\/PaulBaraBrutGrandRose750ml-BottleShotNewDesign2016copy_edited-1copy.jpg?v=1585777196"},{"product_id":"paul-bara-grand-rose-brut-n-v-375ml","title":"Champagne Paul Bara Grand Rosé Brut NV 375 ml","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e 82% Pinot Noir, 18% Chardonnay\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry, Region:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFrance, Champagne\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAppellation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Champagne\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e80% Pinot Noir (including 12% Bouzy rouge), 20% Chardonnay. The current disgorgement (April 2025) is based on the 2022 vintage (50%) with 50% \u003cem\u003evin de réserve\u003c\/em\u003e and a Brut dosage of 5g\/l.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #752575;\"\u003e'A beautiful rosé that shines with the bright intensity of Bouzy pinot noir and the crystalline definition of salt minerality zapped with tangy malic acidity. A dose of 12% Bouzy rouge lends but a hint of pink to its delicate, pretty, bright straw hue. It’s a wonderful expression of the character of Bouzy translated with detail and finesse, filled with strawberry and cranberry fruits and fragranced with rose petals of lifted, lively character. Fine tannin structure melds with salt minerality to provide grip and structure in unison with tangy and persistent malic acidity. It’s thrillingly primary and enticingly moreish, with just a subtle allusion of ginger-cake spice beginning to appear on a long finish.'\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 points, Tyson Stelzer, The Champagne Guide 2020-2021.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(132, 42, 132);\"\u003e'Paul Bara’s Grand Rosé is a beautifully made bottle that really shows the high caliber pinot noir that hails from the village of Bouzy. The wine is fairly dark for a Rosé, with a lovely deep salmon color, and offers up a simply stunning bouquet of blood orange, cherries, sourdough bread, complex minerality, gentle smoky notes and a nice touch of citrus peel in the upper register. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(132, 42, 132);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eStylistically, this is very similar to Dom Perignon Rosé. Simply a great bottle\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e'\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan span=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 points, John Gilman, View From The Cellar.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0115\/8329\/1492\/files\/Paul_Bara_Logo_-_White_480x480.png?v=1603238837\" width=\"249\" height=\"129\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eLocated in Bouzy just to the east of Epernay in the Marne Valley, Champagne Paul Bara uses only their own estate grown fruit from 100% Grand cru rated vineyards to craft it’s small range of champagnes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eTheir superbly sited vineyard sites have over the years been sought after by many of the top Champagne houses, and while many other producers have been busily expanding, Paul Bara have remained producing the highest quality possible from these same 11 hectares for seven generations. Now managed by Chantal Bara, the beliefs and methods remain true to previous generations, producing very low yields of the best possible grapes from these superb vineyard sites. The great art in the champagnes of Paul Bara remains the same as it always has, it is the stunning purity and depth of 100% Grand cru Bouzy fruit maintained with finesse and balance that is achieved by using such a high percentage of Pinot Noir in the blend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eWhilst the region of Burgundy has enjoyed a huge revival of its fortunes in the past 3 decades as a result of the surge in quality coming from the small growers who are now estate bottling, Champagne is also now seeing a similar surge of interest in small high quality grower champagnes. In Burgundy the best sites for each variety are well researched and have proven their capacity to produce wines of a certain quality level for centuries. Similarly in the Champagne region, the best sites of land are rated and the prices of grapes that can be achieved from those sites will depend on the rating of each site. Bouzy is one of the few villages rated 100% Grand cru and these champagnes come from those superbly sited vineyards.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Buzz Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31733627945060,"sku":"PBNVHALFROSE","price":75.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0115\/8329\/1492\/products\/PaulBaraBrutGrandRoseNV375mL.jpg?v=1666247703"},{"product_id":"paul-bara-brut-reserve-n-v-375ml","title":"Champagne Paul Bara Brut Réserve NV 375 ml","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e 80% Pinot Noir, 20% Chardonnay\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry, Region:\u003c\/strong\u003e France, Champagne\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAppellation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Champagne\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e80% Pinot Noir, 20% Chardonnay. The current disgorgement (01\/2025) is based on the 2021 vintage (50%) with 50% vin de reserve and a Brut dosage of 6g\/l.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(117, 37, 117);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e'The Paul Bara Brut non-vintage is a terrific bottle of bubbly, with excellent complexity on both the nose and palate and a very elegant and refined mouth feel. On the palate the wine is fullish, crisp and focused, with excellent mid-palate depth, very refined mousse, bright acids and really outstanding length and grip on the complex finish. The Paul Bara is all refined elegance and great intensity of flavor. A truly superb bottle of Brut NV\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(117, 37, 117);\"\u003e.'\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e92 points, John Gilman, View From The Cellar.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0115\/8329\/1492\/files\/Paul_Bara_Logo_-_White_480x480.png?v=1603238837\" width=\"249\" height=\"129\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eLocated in Bouzy just to the east of Epernay in the Marne Valley, Champagne Paul Bara uses only their own estate grown fruit from 100% Grand cru rated vineyards to craft it’s small range of champagnes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eTheir superbly sited vineyard sites have over the years been sought after by many of the top Champagne houses, and while many other producers have been busily expanding, Paul Bara have remained producing the highest quality possible from these same 11 hectares for seven generations. Now managed by Chantal Bara, the beliefs and methods remain true to previous generations, producing very low yields of the best possible grapes from these superb vineyard sites. The great art in the champagnes of Paul Bara remains the same as it always has, it is the stunning purity and depth of 100% Grand cru Bouzy fruit maintained with finesse and balance that is achieved by using such a high percentage of Pinot Noir in the blend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eWhilst the region of Burgundy has enjoyed a huge revival of its fortunes in the past 3 decades as a result of the surge in quality coming from the small growers who are now estate bottling, Champagne is also now seeing a similar surge of interest in small high quality grower champagnes. In Burgundy the best sites for each variety are well researched and have proven their capacity to produce wines of a certain quality level for centuries. Similarly in the Champagne region, the best sites of land are rated and the prices of grapes that can be achieved from those sites will depend on the rating of each site. Bouzy is one of the few villages rated 100% Grand cru and these champagnes come from those superbly sited vineyards.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Buzz Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31733636792420,"sku":"PBNVHALFBRUT","price":68.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0115\/8329\/1492\/products\/PaulBaraBrutReserve750ml-BottleShotNewDesign2016copy2copy_d1b796a5-7b4e-43a1-af15-a6258c024c5c.jpg?v=1585778489"},{"product_id":"champagne-bonnaire-grand-cru-blanc-de-blanc-n-v","title":"Champagne Bonnaire 'Terroirs' Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut NV","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Chardonnay\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry, Region:\u003c\/strong\u003e France, Champagne\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAppellation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Champagne\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e100% Chardonnay made from a blend of 2019 and 2020 vintages for the current shipment. Fermented in stainless steel and matured on lees for minimum of 36 months, this lot disgorged in April 2024 with a low extra brut dosage of 4 g\/L.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis cuvee shows the finesse capable from the chalky soils of the Cramant terroir. Oozing freshness, it shows at once great acidity and a balanced dosage enabling the aromas to express themselves freely. Very pale bright colour with fine yet intense citrus and white flower aromas. Great length in the mouth finishing on fresh and mineral notes with suppleness and balance. This Blanc de Blancs is full of character and natural elegance, with great depth and minerality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #752575;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e’The NV Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Brut is a clear, fresh and chalky Chardonnay from Cramant in the Côte des Blancs that opens with lovely intense and soft white fruit aromas. It is a mouth-filling, very elegant and finessed Cramant with highly digestible balance and stimulating lightness in alcohol (12%). The finish is charmingly round and fruity but also has the typical chalky texture that gives it perfect balance. This is an excellent cuvée with a delicate, salty, well-structured finish. I didn't see a lot number on the label nor on the bottle, but this should be a pretty fresh disgorgement and is mainly based on the 2013 vintage, as Jean-Emmanuel Bonnaire told me. Tasted April 2018.’\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e 90 points, Stephan Reinhardt, The Wine Advocate, September 2018.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0115\/8329\/1492\/files\/BC_-_Logo_Bonnaire_480x480.png?v=1606889269\" width=\"201\" height=\"133\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eLocated in Cramant in the Côte de Blancs to the south of Epernay the Bonnaire family own some of the very best sites of Cramant making a range of  beautifully precise blanc de blanc and Chardonnay predominant Champagnes. Bonnaire use only their own estate grown fruit from 100% Grand cru rated vineyards in Cramant and Cuis and Oiry together with small holdings in the Marne Valley and Bergeres-les-Vertus for a little Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier to craft their small range of crystalline pure champagnes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eEstablished since 1932 the Bonnaire estate is now run by the new generation of Jean-Etienne and Jean-Emmanuel who in recent years have taken over from their father Jean-Louis who has lead the estate for more than 50 vintages establishing them as one of the leading producers in the Côte des Blancs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eAll champagnes at Bonnaire are fermented and raised in stainless steel with malolactic fermentation used to soften the austerity so often found in blanc de blanc champagnes. This results in a range showing wonderfully fine textures allied with richness and depth and exceptional purity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Buzz Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31733772877924,"sku":"BONN750GRANDCRUNV","price":111.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0115\/8329\/1492\/products\/BONNAIRE-TERROIRSGrandCruBlancdeBlancs.jpg?v=1626072692"},{"product_id":"domaine-de-clos-naudin-vouvray-moelleux-reserve-2016","title":"Domaine du Clos Naudin Vouvray Moelleux Reserve 2016","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eChenin Blanc\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry, Region:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFrance, Loire Valley\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppellation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eVouvray\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe “Reserve” label of moelleux appears only occasionally in vintages that have the perfect conditions for making great sweet wines. This label is solely for botrytis affected fruit with this wine sporting 130g residual sugar. A big step up in intensity and weight and richness with flavours of confit apple and pear with little hints of caramelization with delicate hints of hazelnut all the while underpinned with a very fine vein of acidity and a hint of salinity on the very long finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0115\/8329\/1492\/files\/Foreau-Vouvray-Moelleux-2_copy_480x480.jpg?v=1587529983\" alt=\"\" width=\"327\" height=\"100\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #752575;\"\u003e'The wines of Philippe Foreau could perhaps be considered the ultimate expression of the Vouvray vineyard. He exhibits great care in tending his vines, has a reasoned approach to his work in the vineyard, and in the cellar there is minimal manipulation and the restrained use of older wood for fermentation ... When he allows a little sugar in the wine, in the demi-sec cuvee in particular, this immediately leads to an electrifying balance of all Vouvray should be, pure, off-dry, fresh and capable of evolving great complexity.'\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChris Kissack, The Wine Doctor.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThis great Vouvray estate was founded in 1923 (5 years before the Huet family) and is now run by Vincent Foreau who took over from his father Philippe in 2016. Their cellar master Hubert Vacher has been working with the Foreau family since the 1970s and this small and beautiful domaine has remained at just 11.5 hectares in size (less than 1\/3 the size of Huet who are their neighbours across the little street). Clos Naudin does not relate to a single \"clos\"owned by the estate but rather the family have numerous holdings that have remained the same for decades. Three quarters of the family holdings are located above the village on the famed Premier Cote, centred on the Les Perruches vineyard, adjacent to Le Mont.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWork in the vineyards is all done with minimal inputs and vines replaced using massale selection. Hand harvesting and natural-yeast fermentation in mostly aged 300 litre barrels and without malolactic conversion, results in wines of crystalline purity. Younger vines are mostly used for their excellent sparkling Vouvrays.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Buzz Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31738131185764,"sku":"FOR16RESMOELLEUX","price":223.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0115\/8329\/1492\/products\/ClosNaudinMoelleuxReserveNV.jpg?v=1586222511"},{"product_id":"henri-bonneau-les-rouliers-vine-de-france","title":"Henri Bonneau Les Rouliers Vin de France NV","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e 90% Grenache, 10% Mourvedre, Counoise and Vaccarese\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCountry, Region:\u003c\/strong\u003e France, Rhone Valley\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAppellation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vin de France\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade from a vineyard worked by Henri’s son, Marcel, in the Gard (west of Châteauneuf on the western side of the Rhône River) and so sometimes contains declassified Châteauneuf from his own vineyards. Has all the hallmarks of a great Châteauneuf with astonishing freshness, depth and complexity with a floral spice lift that belies its age. This is a wine that most Châteauneuf producers would be happy to their 'regular' Châteauneuf, however this is anything but 'regular'.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #752575;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e'The Bonneau wines rest alone at the absolute summit of the appellation, and to a certain degree, they transcend it in much the same way that Château d’Yquem does in Sauternes.'\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eJohn Gilman, A View From The Cellar.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eHenri Bonneau (1938-2016) was 12th generation of a family of wine growers. He made his first vintage in 1956. His domaine covers only 6.5 ha., mainly planted with Grenache that counts for about 90% of the blend added with small amounts of Mourvèdre, Counoise and Vaccarèse. He feels Syrah is not suited to Châteauneuf-du-Pape and he also distrusts new clones and does not like vines that are over 50 years old finding 30 to 50 years to be ideal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eUp to 5 different red wines are produced here depending on the vintage and the evolution of the wines.  His decision about cuvées is taken several years after the harvest - just before bottling. The blend of the four cuvées and the treatment in the cellars are not differing. With 13 different plots the largest is situated in La Crau with another situated in Grand Pierre beside Rayas and it's probably from these vineyards the best cuvées are selected. Bonneau also has 3.5 ha of vines west of the Rhone in the Gard which goes to make his similarly styled vin de table \u003cem\u003eLes Rouliers\u003c\/em\u003e which is usually a blend of 2 vintages and which can also contain some de-classified Châteauneuf-du-Pape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eThe vinification and ageing of the wines is in fact very simple. When the fermentation in cement tanks is finished the wine goes into a mixture of foudres, demi-muids and small old barrels from Burgundy. Here it stays until Bonneau finds it ready to be bottled - maybe after 6, 8 or 10 years. The grapes are rarely de-stemmed and the wines are fined with egg whites before bottling. Henri Bonneau's ageing cellars are from the 17th century and are legendary. You can't find a barrel there less than 10 years old and most of them are very ancient. When you walk around these tiny cellars you feel you are visiting a museum. This is classic, old-style Châteauneuf-du-Pape made as it was several hundred years ago.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Buzz Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31744442105956,"sku":"BON24ROULIERSnv","price":250.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0115\/8329\/1492\/files\/Bonneau_Rouliers_NV.jpg?v=1725850811"},{"product_id":"domaine-pichot-vouvray-trie-de-grains-nobles-les-larmes-de-bacchus-2011","title":"Domaine Pichot Vouvray Trie de Grains Nobles Les Larmes de Bacchus 2011","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eChenin Blanc\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry, Region:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFrance, Loire Valley\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppellation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eVouvray\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduced only in the best years from 1 hectare of 60+ year old vines in the superbly sited \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003epremiere coteau\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e vineyard of Le Marigny located opposite Clos du Bourg just above the village. The family spend months working this vineyard then harvesting by hand to produce between 1 and 3 barrels in the best years. These painfully low yields give a wine with remarkable acidity that masks its 298 g\/l residual sugar. This stunning wine will age effortlessly for 50+ years given careful cellaring. Only 800 bottles produced. Rated by La Revue du Vin de France magazine as one of the top wines of Vouvray in 2011.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #752575;\"\u003e'This cuvée is made entirely from handpicked botrytised grapes, which in this remarkable vintage (which saw a pre-harvest heatwave) means an unprecedented residual sugar of 300 g\/l and an alcohol concentration of just 9%, the yeasts clearly having waved the white flag at this stage. It has an amazing colour, a golden burnished bronze. The aromatics feel slightly volatile, evidence of intense botrytisation, with scents of dried figs, dried apricot and orange, with black tea leaf and cigar box. The palate is truly intense, well into the liquoreux style, with an intense, eye-popping level of sweetness and a palate-dominating texture and grip. It has the acidity to match, nevertheless this is still a challenge to drink right now. I suspect if I come back to it on my hundredth birthday it may be a little more approachable, although I am not betting on it. A wine for your grandchildren. Or maybe their grandchildren.'\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 points, Chris Kissack, Wine Doctor, October 2020.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0115\/8329\/1492\/files\/Pichot_logo_480x480.jpg?v=1586911482\" alt=\"\" width=\"214\" height=\"150\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #752575;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e'Less well known than Huet or Clos Naudin, the Pichots merit as much praise.'\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eLe Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France, La Revue de Vins de France.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eThe Pichot family is one of the oldest in Vouvray with origins as restaurateurs going back to 1739 later followed by the purchase of the superb Coteau de la Biche vineyards in 1770 establishing them as growers to help supply the restaurant. Their vineyard holdings are mostly located all at the top of the village with the largest holding which makes up their classic \u003cem\u003eCoteau de la Biche\u003c\/em\u003e in the prime Vallee de Nouys which is perfectly sited for making drier styles of wine and faces south-east. The Pichot family also own most of the “premiere coteau” site of \u003cem\u003eLe Marigny\u003c\/em\u003e located just above the village opposite \u003cem\u003eClos du Bourg\u003c\/em\u003e. These are quite simply regarded as being amongst the very best vineyard sites of the appellation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eAll vineyards are farmed organically with grasses grown between the rows to reduce the uptake of moisture and vigour to the vines. The average age of vines is high with the \u003cem\u003eClos Cartaud\u003c\/em\u003e vines around 75 years old. While Vouvray as a whole produces about 40% sparkling wines and 60% still wines at Domaine Pichot more than 85% are still wines made into sec, demi-sec or moelleux and less than 15% being made as sparkling wines. The style of the wines here is among the driest of the appellation for each style with sec typically being from 3-7 gms\/litre residual and demi-sec from 13-17 gms\/litre with moelleux most often around 60 gms\/litre. Harvesting is mostly done by hand and yields are kept low at an average 25 hl\/ha.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eOne of the first domaines of Vouvray to export to the U.S.A. Domaine Pichot are perhaps better known in export markets than at home in France as Christophe spends most of his time ‘hands-on’ in the vineyards and winery and being such a small producer he is very focused for each step of production. Domaine Pichot are very well known for the brilliant quality of the stunning sweet wines, although their dry and demi-sec wines are also superb. Right across the range these are remarkable wines that will age effortlessly for decades (as vintages back to 1950’s very generously shared from the family cellar have demonstrated) and will also provide great satisfaction from a young age.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Buzz Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31744616792164,"sku":"P11LDB750","price":189.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0115\/8329\/1492\/products\/PichotLarmesdeBacchus_ba404f6a-05a1-47cc-a413-74f2c544f15c.jpg?v=1586076451"},{"product_id":"domaine-pichot-vouvray-trie-de-grains-nobles-les-larmes-de-bacchus-2009","title":"Domaine Pichot Vouvray Trie de Grains Nobles Les Larmes de Bacchus 2009","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eChenin Blanc\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry, Region:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFrance, Loire Valley\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppellation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eVouvray\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduced only 6 times and only in the very best years for botrytis. Very fresh with remarkable acidity and residual sugar of 170 g\/l. This stunning sweet wine is harvested grape by grape from a tiny one hectare parcel of vines that is full south facing just above the village on the valley opposite Clos du Bourg. Average yield for these 6 vintages of around 1 hl\/ha (average of 15 hl\/ha at Chateau dÝquem). This is a remarkable labour of love of grapes selected mostly by Caroline Pichot.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0115\/8329\/1492\/files\/Pichot_logo_480x480.jpg?v=1586911482\" alt=\"\" width=\"214\" height=\"150\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #752575;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e'Less well known than Huet or Clos Naudin, the Pichots merit as much praise.'\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLe Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France, La Revue de Vins de France.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eThe Pichot family is one of the oldest in Vouvray with origins as restaurateurs going back to 1739 later followed by the purchase of the superb Coteau de la Biche vineyards in 1770 establishing them as growers to help supply the restaurant. Their vineyard holdings are mostly located all at the top of the village with the largest holding which makes up their classic \u003cem\u003eCoteau de la Biche\u003c\/em\u003e in the prime Vallee de Nouys which is perfectly sited for making drier styles of wine and faces south-east. The Pichot family also own most of the “premiere coteau” site of \u003cem\u003eLe Marigny\u003c\/em\u003e located just above the village opposite \u003cem\u003eClos du Bourg\u003c\/em\u003e. These are quite simply regarded as being amongst the very best vineyard sites of the appellation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eAll vineyards are farmed organically with grasses grown between the rows to reduce the uptake of moisture and vigour to the vines. The average age of vines is high with the \u003cem\u003eClos Cartaud\u003c\/em\u003e vines around 75 years old. While Vouvray as a whole produces about 40% sparkling wines and 60% still wines at Domaine Pichot more than 85% are still wines made into sec, demi-sec or moelleux and less than 15% being made as sparkling wines. The style of the wines here is among the driest of the appellation for each style with sec typically being from 3-7 gms\/litre residual and demi-sec from 13-17 gms\/litre with moelleux most often around 60 gms\/litre. Harvesting is mostly done by hand and yields are kept low at an average 25 hl\/ha.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eOne of the first domaines of Vouvray to export to the U.S.A. Domaine Pichot are perhaps better known in export markets than at home in France as Christophe spends most of his time ‘hands-on’ in the vineyards and winery and being such a small producer he is very focused for each step of production. Domaine Pichot are very well known for the brilliant quality of the stunning sweet wines, although their dry and demi-sec wines are also superb. Right across the range these are remarkable wines that will age effortlessly for decades (as vintages back to 1950’s very generously shared from the family cellar have demonstrated) and will also provide great satisfaction from a young age.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Buzz Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31744617873508,"sku":"P09LDB750","price":189.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0115\/8329\/1492\/products\/PichotLarmesdeBacchus_b586c9ab-119f-4b25-9df5-3f8d83d1811f.jpg?v=1586076420"},{"product_id":"domaine-pichot-vouvray-trie-de-grains-nobles-les-larmes-de-bacchus-1996","title":"Domaine Pichot Vouvray Trie de Grains Nobles Les Larmes de Bacchus 1996","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eChenin Blanc\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry, Region:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFrance, Loire Valley\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppellation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eVouvray\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduced only 6 times and only in the very best years for botrytis. Very fresh with remarkable acidity and residual sugar of 160 g\/l. This stunning sweet wine is harvested grape by grape from a tiny one hectare parcel of vines that is full south facing just above the village on the valley opposite Clos du Bourg. Average yield for these 6 vintages of around 1 hl\/ha (average of 15 hl\/ha at Chateau d'Yquem). This is a remarkable labour of love of grapes selected mostly by Caroline Pichot.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg height=\"150\" width=\"214\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0115\/8329\/1492\/files\/Pichot_logo_480x480.jpg?v=1586911482\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #752575;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e'Less well known than Huet or Clos Naudin, the Pichots merit as much praise.'\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLe Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France, La Revue de Vins de France.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eThe Pichot family is one of the oldest in Vouvray with origins as restaurateurs going back to 1739 later followed by the purchase of the superb Coteau de la Biche vineyards in 1770 establishing them as growers to help supply the restaurant. Their vineyard holdings are mostly located all at the top of the village with the largest holding which makes up their classic \u003cem\u003eCoteau de la Biche\u003c\/em\u003e in the prime Vallee de Nouys which is perfectly sited for making drier styles of wine and faces south-east. The Pichot family also own most of the “premiere coteau” site of \u003cem\u003eLe Marigny\u003c\/em\u003e located just above the village opposite \u003cem\u003eClos du Bourg\u003c\/em\u003e. These are quite simply regarded as being amongst the very best vineyard sites of the appellation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eAll vineyards are farmed organically with grasses grown between the rows to reduce the uptake of moisture and vigour to the vines. The average age of vines is high with the \u003cem\u003eClos Cartaud\u003c\/em\u003e vines around 75 years old. While Vouvray as a whole produces about 40% sparkling wines and 60% still wines at Domaine Pichot more than 85% are still wines made into sec, demi-sec or moelleux and less than 15% being made as sparkling wines. The style of the wines here is among the driest of the appellation for each style with sec typically being from 3-7 gms\/litre residual and demi-sec from 13-17 gms\/litre with moelleux most often around 60 gms\/litre. Harvesting is mostly done by hand and yields are kept low at an average 25 hl\/ha.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eOne of the first domaines of Vouvray to export to the U.S.A. Domaine Pichot are perhaps better known in export markets than at home in France as Christophe spends most of his time ‘hands-on’ in the vineyards and winery and being such a small producer he is very focused for each step of production. Domaine Pichot are very well known for the brilliant quality of the stunning sweet wines, although their dry and demi-sec wines are also superb. Right across the range these are remarkable wines that will age effortlessly for decades (as vintages back to 1950’s very generously shared from the family cellar have demonstrated) and will also provide great satisfaction from a young age.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Buzz Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31744619315300,"sku":"P96LDB750","price":189.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0115\/8329\/1492\/products\/PichotLarmesdeBacchus_af92f71e-d869-426c-9f87-6893235c1830.jpg?v=1586076316"},{"product_id":"domaine-pichot-vouvray-trie-de-grains-nobles-les-larmes-de-bacchus-1995","title":"Domaine Pichot Vouvray Trie de Grains Nobles Les Larmes de Bacchus 1995","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eChenin Blanc\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry, Region:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFrance, Loire Valley\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppellation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eVouvray\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduced only 6 times and only in the very best years for botrytis. Very fresh with remarkable acidity and residual sugar of 150 g\/l. This stunning sweet wine is harvested grape by grape from a tiny one hectare parcel of vines that is full south facing just above the village on the valley opposite Clos du Bourg. Average yield for these 6 vintages of around 1 hl\/ha (average of 15 hl\/ha at Chateau dÝquem). This is a remarkable labour of love of grapes selected mostly by Caroline Pichot.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #752575;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e'This cuvée is sourced from a broad area of vines, on a variety of soils including clay, limestone and flint, across the entire domaine. As the name suggests it is a late tri, of hand-picked botrytised fruit, the juice vinified in barrel. In the glass it displays, at 27 years of age, a lightly burnished orange-gold hue. The nose combines Ligérian classicism with botrytis hedonism in a convincing style, leading with notes of herbal tea over toasted and dried fruits, caramelised nuts and praline. The palate has a simply fabulous texture, sweet yet sinewy, brimming with toasted and dried fruits mirroring the nose, figs especially, touched with notes of rose petals and grapefruit, the latter element coming through with a delicious and quite savoury acidity. All in all this is bright and focused, with a long, tense, sinewy and acid-bright finish. A great success.' \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 points, Chris Kissack, Wine Doctor, September 2020.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0115\/8329\/1492\/files\/Pichot_logo_480x480.jpg?v=1586911482\" alt=\"\" width=\"214\" height=\"150\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #752575;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e'Less well known than Huet or Clos Naudin, the Pichots merit as much praise.'\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLe Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France, La Revue de Vins de France.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eThe Pichot family is one of the oldest in Vouvray with origins as restaurateurs going back to 1739 later followed by the purchase of the superb Coteau de la Biche vineyards in 1770 establishing them as growers to help supply the restaurant. Their vineyard holdings are mostly located all at the top of the village with the largest holding which makes up their classic \u003cem\u003eCoteau de la Biche\u003c\/em\u003e in the prime Vallee de Nouys which is perfectly sited for making drier styles of wine and faces south-east. The Pichot family also own most of the “premiere coteau” site of \u003cem\u003eLe Marigny\u003c\/em\u003e located just above the village opposite \u003cem\u003eClos du Bourg\u003c\/em\u003e. These are quite simply regarded as being amongst the very best vineyard sites of the appellation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eAll vineyards are farmed organically with grasses grown between the rows to reduce the uptake of moisture and vigour to the vines. The average age of vines is high with the \u003cem\u003eClos Cartaud\u003c\/em\u003e vines around 75 years old. While Vouvray as a whole produces about 40% sparkling wines and 60% still wines at Domaine Pichot more than 85% are still wines made into sec, demi-sec or moelleux and less than 15% being made as sparkling wines. The style of the wines here is among the driest of the appellation for each style with sec typically being from 3-7 gms\/litre residual and demi-sec from 13-17 gms\/litre with moelleux most often around 60 gms\/litre. Harvesting is mostly done by hand and yields are kept low at an average 25 hl\/ha.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eOne of the first domaines of Vouvray to export to the U.S.A. Domaine Pichot are perhaps better known in export markets than at home in France as Christophe spends most of his time ‘hands-on’ in the vineyards and winery and being such a small producer he is very focused for each step of production. Domaine Pichot are very well known for the brilliant quality of the stunning sweet wines, although their dry and demi-sec wines are also superb. Right across the range these are remarkable wines that will age effortlessly for decades (as vintages back to 1950’s very generously shared from the family cellar have demonstrated) and will also provide great satisfaction from a young age.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Buzz Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31744620691556,"sku":"P95LDB750","price":189.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0115\/8329\/1492\/products\/PichotLarmesdeBacchus.jpg?v=1586076288"},{"product_id":"eric-bordelet-sidre-nouvelle-vague-330ml","title":"Eric Bordelet Sidre Nouvelle Vague 330ml (case of 12)","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCertified Organic\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVarieties:\u003c\/strong\u003e blend of 30 or more varieties of apple\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry, Region:\u003c\/strong\u003e France, Normandy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAvailable only in cases of 12 bottles of 330ml\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eIn France Bordelet offers a \u003cem\u003eDemi Sec\u003c\/em\u003e bottling of apple, but for our market the wine is called \u003cem\u003eBrut Tendre\u003c\/em\u003e, having 25-30 grams of sugar per litre.  The acidity of the apples is relatively high and so is balanced by a little residual sugar so that the finish tastes dry to most palates.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg height=\"225\" width=\"331\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0115\/8329\/1492\/files\/Eric_Bordelet_labels_480x480.png?v=1586719769\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\" class=\"\"\u003eEric Bordelet approaches Cider-making with the same intensity as a passionate oenologist brings to winemaking. Bordelet worked as sommelier in the leading 3 star Parisian restaurant, ‘Arpege’ where he became deeply familiar with the top winemakers and wineries of France. In 1992 he took over the tiny patch of family farmed orchards in Charchigné, in the heart of Normandy’s premium Cider producing area. Since then he has set about rescuing the ancient ‘heirloom’ varieties of pears and apples that produce tiny quantities and amazing flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eHe has now planted many of these old heirloom varieties on his 23 ha property and has undertaken the complete rebuilding of the Chateau de Hautville that once stood on the property before it burn down nearly 100 years ago. 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The current release is based on the 2022 vintage and was disgorged in April 2024 after 13 months on lees. Dry and vinous on the palate and fresh and lively, a perfect aperitif style. Dosage 5 g\/L.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0115\/8329\/1492\/files\/Kientzler_logo_480x480.png?v=1584595609\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #752575;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e'One of the most talented Winemakers in Alsace ... he has Riesling and Gewürztraminer growing in prime sites and it is what he manages to do with these that ranks his wines among the very best in Alsace. Although his generic Riesling has great class and finesse, his Grand Cru Geisberg and Grand Cru Osterberg are very much finer. The Geisberg is the riper and more opulent, with a wisp of smokiness to the fruit, the Osterberg is more classic and flinty, requiring longer in bottle.' \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Wines of Alsace, Tom Stevenson.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Kientzler family has been growing vines for more than 5 generations in Ribeauville and the surrounding area. As early as 1866, Dominique Alphonse Kientzler had inherited vines from his father and grandfather and in 1895 was involved in the creation of France's first winemaking cooperative in Ribeauville, in addition to running the local grocery shop. His son Alphonse carried on the grocery business while also tending to the vines; he eventually became the Mayor of Ribeauville either side of World War II.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt was Alphonse's son Francois though, who was the first to fully concentrate on wine production, taking himself off to Switzerland to study viticulture. By the 1970s, he was joined by his son Andre in the wine business and the pair undertook a massive replanting program to replace much of the old Chasselas with the noble Riesling, Pinot Gris and Gewurztraminer varieties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, the Kientzlers farm almost 14ha of vines in Ribeauville, Bergheim, Hunawihr and Riquewihr, including significant parcels in the Grand Crus of Geisberg, Osterberg and Kirchberg. And in turn Andre handed over the reins to his sons in 2009; Thierry looks after the winemaking and Eric the commercial side of the business.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Buzz Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31745175584868,"sku":"KTZNVCREMANT","price":52.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0115\/8329\/1492\/products\/KientzlerCremant.jpg?v=1590645914"},{"product_id":"domaine-cauhape-jurancon-quintessence-du-petit-manseng-2010-375ml","title":"Domaine Cauhapé Jurançon Quintessence du Petit Manseng 2010 375ml","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVarieties:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003e100% Petit Manseng\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry, Region:\u003c\/strong\u003e France, South-West France\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAppellation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jurançon\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e100% Petit Manseng \u003cstrong\u003epicked during the second half of December\u003c\/strong\u003e in 3 or 4 successive \u003cem\u003etries\u003c\/em\u003e, yielding a miniscule 9hl\/ha. Very slowly whole-bunch pressed, then transferred to 100% new French oak barriques for fermentation, followed by further maturation for two years or more. 14% Alc\/Vol; 122g\/l RS.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eA very complex nose, reminiscent of Sauternes, shows a multitude of exotic fruits, both fresh and candied, from fresh mango to ripe apricot and candied loquat. There are notes of grilled citrus and praline that add further complexity to a palate of great volume and texture, finishing with outstanding length, persistence and balance.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0115\/8329\/1492\/files\/Cauhape_Logo_175b86be-4819-4171-8746-2866b974cd45_480x480.png?v=1584582123\" alt=\"\" width=\"162\" height=\"150\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe appellation Jurançon is well-loved by sommeliers and found in all the best restaurants of France and around the world, yet sadly it remains off the radar for many wine lovers. Not so nearly 500 years ago when the future King of France Henry IV, was baptised in Pau with the traditional garlic and a spoonful of Jurançon wine. That year was 1553 and just five years later in 1558 a small rural property was entered into the register of lands under the name Caussapé. And it was on this property in 1980, then his parents’ farm, that Henri Ramonteau established Domaine Cauhapé.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince those beginnings on just one hectare, Henri has built up the estate to today’s area of 43ha and become the most renowned producer of Jurançon wines, both dry and sweet. Here, only half an hour west of Pau and 100km from Biarritz, Domaine Cauhapé enjoys a temperate Atlantic climate in the rain-shadow of the Pyrenées. With the warm, dry föhn wind blowing in from the south and ventilating the vineyard, botrytis is not a factor. The sweet wines are made from late-harvested fruit picked from October onwards, in some years all the way into January, resulting in wines of great complexity and purity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe estate is planted substantially to the exotic native varieties, Gros Manseng and Petit Manseng, whilst Henri has also set about reviving three other old native varieties: Camaralet de Lasseube, Lauzet and Courbu Blanc. All vine work is done by hand and all the fruit is hand-harvested and hand sorted. The sweet wines are picked in successive tries. Vinification is done in a mix of stainless steel and barrel, depending on the cuvee, but it’s Henri’s famously meticulous nature that underwrites the legendary status of the wines.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Buzz Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31751423557732,"sku":"CAU10QUINT375DEC","price":220.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0115\/8329\/1492\/products\/CAUHAPEQUINTESSENCEDUPETITMANSENGcopy.jpg?v=1586216505"},{"product_id":"domaine-cauhape-jurancon-folie-de-janvier-2010-375ml","title":"Domaine Cauhapé Jurançon Folie de Janvier 2010 375ml","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVarieties:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003e100% Petit Manseng\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry, Region:\u003c\/strong\u003e France, South-West France\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAppellation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jurançon\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e100% Petit Manseng picked in January in several successive \u003cem\u003etries\u003c\/em\u003e, yielding a miniscule 6hl\/ha. Very slowly whole-bunch pressed, then transferred to 100% new French oak barriques for fermentation, followed by further maturation for two years or more. 14% Alc\/Vol; 135g\/l RS.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eA nose of profound power and complexity, effortlessly combining such disparate elements as honey, marmalade, plum brandy, nougat, baked apple, spices and white pepper. The palate is intensely concentrated and enormously rich yet still showing ethereal balance, finishing with outstanding length and persistence that goes on forever. An exceptional and unique wine experience.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0115\/8329\/1492\/files\/Cauhape_Logo_175b86be-4819-4171-8746-2866b974cd45_480x480.png?v=1584582123\" alt=\"\" width=\"162\" height=\"150\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe appellation Jurançon is well-loved by sommeliers and found in all the best restaurants of France and around the world, yet sadly it remains off the radar for many wine lovers. Not so nearly 500 years ago when the future King of France Henry IV, was baptised in Pau with the traditional garlic and a spoonful of Jurançon wine. That year was 1553 and just five years later in 1558 a small rural property was entered into the register of lands under the name Caussapé. 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All vine work is done by hand and all the fruit is hand-harvested and hand sorted. The sweet wines are picked in successive tries. Vinification is done in a mix of stainless steel and barrel, depending on the cuvee, but it’s Henri’s famously meticulous nature that underwrites the legendary status of the wines.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Buzz Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31751501709412,"sku":"CAU10JANVIER375","price":295.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0115\/8329\/1492\/products\/CAUHAPEFOLIEDEJANVIERcopy.jpg?v=1587951231"},{"product_id":"gilles-robin-crozes-hermitage-alberic-bouvet-rouge-2016","title":"Gilles Robin Crozes-Hermitage Alberic 2022 1.5 Litre","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCertified Organic\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Syrah\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry Region:\u003c\/strong\u003e France, Northern Rhône Valley\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAppellation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crozes-Hermitage\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduced from vines in 3 sites averaging more than 40 years old which are located on the best red clay soils close to the Hermitage hill.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #752575;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"yui_3_17_2_1_1659768673565_641\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReview for 2021\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #752575;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e'\u003cstrong\u003e(6 year 228-litre cask) ***(*)\u003c\/strong\u003e steady red robe, OK depth. Has a sweet toned nose, mixes black berries, caramel, has a gummy nature, a hint of reduction. The palate is easy, open, flows soundly, gives red fruits with some late bustle, the length decent, too. It’s approachable, comes with sound filling, the close gently aromatic. It can be drunk quite early, from late 2022, bottling soonish here. 8 years \u003cstrong\u003e2) (used 600-litre cask) ***(*)\u003c\/strong\u003e shiny, quite full red; has a curvy, open nose, blackberry fruit, smoke, bacon-lardon with a vegetal hint. The palate is fluid, on a good stream, has greater vivacity than the 228-litre wine, and is more peppery-vegetal late on, a little iron on the aftertaste. Sound quality. From late 2023. 8-9 years. 2030-32 Apr 2022' \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJohn Livingstone-Learmonth, drinkrhone.com, April 2022.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0115\/8329\/1492\/files\/Gilles_Robin_pap_logo_PNG.png?v=1775966905\" alt=\"\" width=\"251\" height=\"123\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eThe Robin family have grown grapes in Crozes-Hermitage for generations, but until 1995 they were always sold to the local cooperative in Tain l'Hermitage. Today, Gilles estate bottles his entire production and consistently produces some of the very best wines of this appellation. Gilles has just 15 hectares, however most of those vineyards are fully mature at more than 40 years old.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eThe estate has several plots of land in the favoured ‘Les Chassis’ district just south of the Hermitage hill. The soils in this area consist of large amounts of smooth pudding stones ‘galets’ and red clay from the route the Rhône river once flowed. These richer clay based soils give a wine that is typically rounder and more generous than from some other areas of the appellation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eOwing to the large amount of mature old vines at this estate most of the wine produced is of the premium “Alberic Bouvet” cuvee. This cuvee is produced from vines averaging 40 years age. Picking is done by hand and yields are kept low at around 38 hl\/ha. In the ripest years a small percentage of stems are allowed in the ferment and the wine is aged in barriques (and increasingly in larger 450 litre barrels) for about 15 months with about 15% new barrels used each year.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Buzz Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31752205762660,"sku":"GR22MAGALBERIC","price":165.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0115\/8329\/1492\/files\/Gilles_Robin_Alberic_NV.jpg?v=1763684197"},{"product_id":"cognac-frapin-vsop-cognac-grande-champagne","title":"Cognac Frapin VSOP Cognac Grande Champagne 700 ml","description":"\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #212121;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eIts orange colour bears witness to its time ageing in Limousin oak barrels. The bouquet is complex, fruity with orange and floral with dried flowers. Discreet notes of vanilla are revealed. This Frapin VSOP offers a wonderful aromatic intensity. Frapin VSOP is very harmonious. It is balanced with persistent flavours, including fruity orange notes. The finish is spicy with notes of cinnamon or pepper.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #752575;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e’The quintessential expression of the Frapin style. A cognac that can combine with anything at any time, as an aperitif, during a meal or after dinner.’\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePatrice Piveteau, Cellar Master.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #752575;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e'Burnt sienna \u003cspan class=\"SpellE\"\u003ecolor\u003c\/span\u003e; unblemished clarity. Up front, I pick up traces of baked fruits, especially peach and pear, plus a touch of baking spice, in particular, mace; more air contact stimulates deeper fragrances of vanilla bean, dried apricot, and old leather. Entry is juicy and ripe, toasty, and honeyed; \u003cspan class=\"SpellE\"\u003emidpalate\u003c\/span\u003e accentuates the dried fruit that comes off as being a little more tropical (guava, especially) in nature than orchard-like. Concludes silky in texture, mildly honeyed, and elegant. \u003cstrong\u003eA classy VSOP that beams with Grande Champagne elegance and depth.\u003c\/strong\u003e’ \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb\u003e2019 Rating: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e⋆⋆⋆⋆\u003c\/span\u003e\/Highly Recommended, F. Paul \u003cspan class=\"SpellE\"\u003ePacult\u003c\/span\u003e, The New Kindred Spirits, August 2021.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv title=\"Page 2\" class=\"page\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; height: 264px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 98.233216%; height: 19px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAwards\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 35px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 98.233216%; height: 35px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUltimate Spirits Challenge 2020 USA - \u003cstrong\u003e95\/100 'Great Value'\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 35px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 98.233216%; height: 35px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCognac Masters 2019 UK - \u003cstrong\u003eGold Medal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 35px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 98.233216%; height: 35px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eISW 2019 Germany - \u003cstrong\u003eGold Medal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 35px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 98.233216%; height: 35px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInternational Spirits Challenge 2018 UK - \u003cstrong\u003eGold Medal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 35px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 98.233216%; height: 35px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCognac Masters 2017 UK - \u003cstrong\u003eGold Medal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 35px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 98.233216%; height: 35px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCognac Masters 2016 UK - \u003cstrong\u003eMaster\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 35px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 98.233216%; height: 35px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWorld Cognac Awards 2016 UK - \u003cstrong\u003eWorld\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e’s Best VSOP\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0115\/8329\/1492\/files\/logo-cognac-frapin2_200px_copy_sharper_480x480.png?v=1584686846\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #752575;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e'Few houses in Cognac have the hallowed history of Frapin, still owned by the original family, who can trace their winegrowing and distilling back to 1270 (the current CEO is the 21st generation). Consider: The family’s coat of arms was bestowed by Louis XIV; the quill logo was designed in honor of famed author François Rabelais, whose mother was a Frapin; Gustave Eiffel constructed the building where the blending is carried out. On a tour, as we passed some cobwebbed old demijohns, I was casually told, ‘Here is the harvest of 1870.’ \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJason Wilson, Vinous, September 2019.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eFrapin is located in the centre of the Grande Champagne, Premier Cru du Cognac region in the sleepy little town of Segonzac, the finest designated region in Cognac. It is the only merchant located in the town and only sells Cognacs produced from grapes sourced from its own 240ha estate in the heart of the Grande Champagne region. The Frapin family have been wine growers since 1270, but until the 1980s the family’s primary business was as a distiller and supplier of mature Cognacs to Remy Martin, Hennessy and Courvoisier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eIn 1984 the Cointreau family (direct descendants of the Frapins) ascended to the management of the company with Beatrice Cointreau at the helm. Since then Cognac Frapin has been re-invigorated and re-positioned as a producer of the very finest Cognacs in its own right, marketed under its own name.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eAt Frapin all the fruit for the Cognacs is grown on the estate and is usually harvested 2-3 degrees riper than the regional norm to bring extra flavour to the base wine. Distillation always takes place with the lees from fermentation, adding texture and length as well as extra dimensions of flavour complexity. The young Cognacs are aged for a good 2 years or more in new Limousin oak (much more than is typical), before being transferred to older barrels for the long haul. And whilst the average stockholding in the Cognac region is just on 7 years, Frapin currently holds 16 years in stock, highlighting the extra complexity that age brings to its range of Cognacs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"yui_3_17_2_1_1584685456994_623\" class=\"\"\u003eThe ageing of the Cognacs at Frapin is further distinguished, with maturation taking place in one of two distinctly different environments. Long ageing in the humid cellars underground makes for a rich and powerful style, whereas the drier attics emphasise fruit and bring a finer and more elegant finish to the Cognac.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Buzz Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31759385526372,"sku":"FRVSOP_700","price":156.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0115\/8329\/1492\/products\/FRAPIN-VSOPFONDBLANC-HD-TROIS-QUART.jpg?v=1595583816"},{"product_id":"cognac-frapin-xo-vip-cognac-grande-champagne","title":"Cognac Frapin XO VIP Cognac Grande Champagne 700 ml","description":"\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eA cognac with rich bronze tones and a natural purity, Frapin XO VIP charms from the first glance. Pleasing floral notes and a beautiful aromatic complexity punctuated with subtle woody tones. An overall elegance typical of aged Cognacs from Grande Champagne. After its delicate aromas, its power in the mouth comes as a surprise. XO VIP offers a palette of flavours, revealing in turn chocolate notes, dried fruit, candied fruit, and gingerbread. The expression is sophisticated and complex, with depth, but without ever losing the original freshness of the fruit. Composed with the precision of a sonnet, XO VIP is an ode to the passion behind its creation and flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #752575;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e‘This is a rich, complex and evolving cognac in which everyone will find their own aromatic references.’ \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePatrice Piveteau, Cellar Master.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #752575;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e‘Attractive auburn color; flawless purity. First inhalations connect with substantial, woody, mature, and intensely grapy aromas that shine with vibrant freshness and acidity; more time in the glass allows for harmonious fragrances of toasted almond, marmalade, bear claw pastry, and moss\/earth. Entry is texturally oily and satiny while the taste profile overflows with fruity, zesty, tobacco-like and mature tastes; midpalate features vanilla, fudge, coffee bean\/espresso, and dark caramel. Ends on a graceful note, with racy flavors of dried banana, dried nectarine, and vanilla. \u003cstrong\u003eSensational.\u003c\/strong\u003e’\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2019 Rating: ⋆⋆⋆⋆⋆\/Highest Recommendation, F. Paul Pacult, The New Kindred Spirits, August 2021.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv title=\"Page 2\" class=\"page\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAwards\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCognac Masters 2020 UK - \u003cstrong\u003eMaster\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eISW 2020 Germany - \u003cstrong\u003eGold Medal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cimg height=\"0.599980\" width=\"113.070000\" alt=\"page2image10298944\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAHIAAAABCAYAAAACa\/oSAAAAAXNSR0IArs4c6QAAAHhlWElmTU0AKgAAAAgABAEaAAUAAAABAAAAPgEbAAUAAAABAAAARgEoAAMAAAABAAIAAIdpAAQAAAABAAAATgAAAAAABLyfAAAM\/gAEvJ8AAAz+AAOgAQADAAAAAQABAACgAgAEAAAAAQAAAHKgAwAEAAAAAQAAAAEAAAAAZkrOOAAAAAlwSFlzAAAOWwAADlsBj8I8WAAAAA5JREFUGBljYBgFwyIEAAHJAAH++PFxAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGilbert \u0026amp; Gaillard 2017 France - \u003cstrong\u003e96\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWorld Cognac Awards 2017 UK - \u003cstrong\u003eGold Medal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIWSC 2016 UK - \u003cstrong\u003eGold 'Outstanding'\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0115\/8329\/1492\/files\/logo-cognac-frapin2_200px_copy_sharper_480x480.png?v=1584686846\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #752575;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e'Few houses in Cognac have the hallowed history of Frapin, still owned by the original family, who can trace their winegrowing and distilling back to 1270 (the current CEO is the 21st generation). Consider: The family’s coat of arms was bestowed by Louis XIV; the quill logo was designed in honor of famed author François Rabelais, whose mother was a Frapin; Gustave Eiffel constructed the building where the blending is carried out. On a tour, as we passed some cobwebbed old demijohns, I was casually told, ‘Here is the harvest of 1870.’ \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJason Wilson, Vinous, September 2019.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eFrapin is located in the centre of the Grande Champagne, Premier Cru du Cognac region in the sleepy little town of Segonzac, the finest designated region in Cognac. It is the only merchant located in the town and only sells Cognacs produced from grapes sourced from its own 240ha estate in the heart of the Grande Champagne region. The Frapin family have been wine growers since 1270, but until the 1980s the family’s primary business was as a distiller and supplier of mature Cognacs to Remy Martin, Hennessy and Courvoisier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eIn 1984 the Cointreau family (direct descendants of the Frapins) ascended to the management of the company with Beatrice Cointreau at the helm. Since then Cognac Frapin has been re-invigorated and re-positioned as a producer of the very finest Cognacs in its own right, marketed under its own name.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eAt Frapin all the fruit for the Cognacs is grown on the estate and is usually harvested 2-3 degrees riper than the regional norm to bring extra flavour to the base wine. Distillation always takes place with the lees from fermentation, adding texture and length as well as extra dimensions of flavour complexity. The young Cognacs are aged for a good 2 years or more in new Limousin oak (much more than is typical), before being transferred to older barrels for the long haul. And whilst the average stockholding in the Cognac region is just on 7 years, Frapin currently holds 16 years in stock, highlighting the extra complexity that age brings to its range of Cognacs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"yui_3_17_2_1_1584685456994_623\" class=\"\"\u003eThe ageing of the Cognacs at Frapin is further distinguished, with maturation taking place in one of two distinctly different environments. Long ageing in the humid cellars underground makes for a rich and powerful style, whereas the drier attics emphasise fruit and bring a finer and more elegant finish to the Cognac.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Buzz Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31759520366692,"sku":"FRVIP_700","price":558.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0115\/8329\/1492\/products\/FrapinXO_VIPwhite.jpg?v=1595567993"},{"product_id":"cognac-frapin-plume-cognac-grande-champagne","title":"Cognac Frapin Plume Cognac Grande Champagne 700 ml","description":"\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #212121;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003ePlume Frapin offers a beautiful burnt orange colour. The bouquet is powerful and complex. Fruity notes of dried apricot, fig, orange, liquorice and tobacco, with cigar box notes that appear with time in the glass. Plume Frapin offers woody notes, prunes and candied fruits. The ‘Rancio’ flavour is well developed and the finish is exceptionally long. The flavour evolves greatly in the mouth. For maximum enjoyment, take your time and let the brandy breathe.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #752575;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e’Terroir, artful blending, patience and respect for nature make Plume Frapin an exceptional blend produced in a limited series of 500 numbered bottles.’\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePatrice Piveteau, Cellar Master.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0115\/8329\/1492\/files\/logo-cognac-frapin2_200px_copy_sharper_480x480.png?v=1584686846\" alt=\"\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #752575;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e'Few houses in Cognac have the hallowed history of Frapin, still owned by the original family, who can trace their winegrowing and distilling back to 1270 (the current CEO is the 21st generation). Consider: The family’s coat of arms was bestowed by Louis XIV; the quill logo was designed in honor of famed author François Rabelais, whose mother was a Frapin; Gustave Eiffel constructed the building where the blending is carried out. On a tour, as we passed some cobwebbed old demijohns, I was casually told, ‘Here is the harvest of 1870.’ \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJason Wilson, Vinous, September 2019.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eFrapin is located in the centre of the Grande Champagne, Premier Cru du Cognac region in the sleepy little town of Segonzac, the finest designated region in Cognac. It is the only merchant located in the town and only sells Cognacs produced from grapes sourced from its own 240ha estate in the heart of the Grande Champagne region. The Frapin family have been wine growers since 1270, but until the 1980s the family’s primary business was as a distiller and supplier of mature Cognacs to Remy Martin, Hennessy and Courvoisier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eIn 1984 the Cointreau family (direct descendants of the Frapins) ascended to the management of the company with Beatrice Cointreau at the helm. Since then Cognac Frapin has been re-invigorated and re-positioned as a producer of the very finest Cognacs in its own right, marketed under its own name.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eAt Frapin all the fruit for the Cognacs is grown on the estate and is usually harvested 2-3 degrees riper than the regional norm to bring extra flavour to the base wine. Distillation always takes place with the lees from fermentation, adding texture and length as well as extra dimensions of flavour complexity. The young Cognacs are aged for a good 2 years or more in new Limousin oak (much more than is typical), before being transferred to older barrels for the long haul. And whilst the average stockholding in the Cognac region is just on 7 years, Frapin currently holds 16 years in stock, highlighting the extra complexity that age brings to its range of Cognacs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" id=\"yui_3_17_2_1_1584685456994_623\"\u003eThe ageing of the Cognacs at Frapin is further distinguished, with maturation taking place in one of two distinctly different environments. Long ageing in the humid cellars underground makes for a rich and powerful style, whereas the drier attics emphasise fruit and bring a finer and more elegant finish to the Cognac.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Buzz Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31759776055396,"sku":"FRPLUME","price":8888.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0115\/8329\/1492\/products\/FrapinPlume.jpg?v=1595666190"},{"product_id":"cognac-frapin-vsop-cognac-grande-champagne-1000ml","title":"Cognac Frapin VSOP Cognac Grande Champagne 1 L","description":"\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #212121;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eIts orange colour bears witness to its time ageing in Limousin oak barrels. The bouquet is complex, fruity with orange and floral with dried flowers. Discreet notes of vanilla are revealed. This Frapin VSOP offers a wonderful aromatic intensity. Frapin VSOP is very harmonious. It is balanced with persistent flavours, including fruity orange notes. The finish is spicy with notes of cinnamon or pepper.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #752575;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e’The quintessential expression of the Frapin style. A cognac that can combine with anything at any time, as an aperitif, during a meal or after dinner.’\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePatrice Piveteau, Cellar Master.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #752575;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e'Burnt sienna \u003cspan class=\"SpellE\"\u003ecolor\u003c\/span\u003e; unblemished clarity. Up front, I pick up traces of baked fruits, especially peach and pear, plus a touch of baking spice, in particular, mace; more air contact stimulates deeper fragrances of vanilla bean, dried apricot, and old leather. Entry is juicy and ripe, toasty, and honeyed; \u003cspan class=\"SpellE\"\u003emidpalate\u003c\/span\u003e accentuates the dried fruit that comes off as being a little more tropical (guava, especially) in nature than orchard-like. Concludes silky in texture, mildly honeyed, and elegant. \u003cstrong\u003eA classy VSOP that beams with Grande Champagne elegance and depth.\u003c\/strong\u003e’\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb\u003e2019 Rating: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e⋆⋆⋆⋆\u003c\/span\u003e\/Highly Recommended, F. Paul \u003cspan class=\"SpellE\"\u003ePacult\u003c\/span\u003e, The New Kindred Spirits, August 2021.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0115\/8329\/1492\/files\/logo-cognac-frapin2_200px_copy_sharper_480x480.png?v=1584686846\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #752575;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e'Few houses in Cognac have the hallowed history of Frapin, still owned by the original family, who can trace their winegrowing and distilling back to 1270 (the current CEO is the 21st generation). Consider: The family’s coat of arms was bestowed by Louis XIV; the quill logo was designed in honor of famed author François Rabelais, whose mother was a Frapin; Gustave Eiffel constructed the building where the blending is carried out. On a tour, as we passed some cobwebbed old demijohns, I was casually told, ‘Here is the harvest of 1870.’ \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJason Wilson, Vinous, September 2019.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eFrapin is located in the centre of the Grande Champagne, Premier Cru du Cognac region in the sleepy little town of Segonzac, the finest designated region in Cognac. It is the only merchant located in the town and only sells Cognacs produced from grapes sourced from its own 240ha estate in the heart of the Grande Champagne region. The Frapin family have been wine growers since 1270, but until the 1980s the family’s primary business was as a distiller and supplier of mature Cognacs to Remy Martin, Hennessy and Courvoisier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eIn 1984 the Cointreau family (direct descendants of the Frapins) ascended to the management of the company with Beatrice Cointreau at the helm. Since then Cognac Frapin has been re-invigorated and re-positioned as a producer of the very finest Cognacs in its own right, marketed under its own name.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eAt Frapin all the fruit for the Cognacs is grown on the estate and is usually harvested 2-3 degrees riper than the regional norm to bring extra flavour to the base wine. Distillation always takes place with the lees from fermentation, adding texture and length as well as extra dimensions of flavour complexity. The young Cognacs are aged for a good 2 years or more in new Limousin oak (much more than is typical), before being transferred to older barrels for the long haul. And whilst the average stockholding in the Cognac region is just on 7 years, Frapin currently holds 16 years in stock, highlighting the extra complexity that age brings to its range of Cognacs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"yui_3_17_2_1_1584685456994_623\" class=\"\"\u003eThe ageing of the Cognacs at Frapin is further distinguished, with maturation taking place in one of two distinctly different environments. Long ageing in the humid cellars underground makes for a rich and powerful style, whereas the drier attics emphasise fruit and bring a finer and more elegant finish to the Cognac.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Buzz Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31768926453860,"sku":"FRVSOP_1000","price":205.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0115\/8329\/1492\/products\/FrapinVSOP1000mlcopy.jpg?v=1589945739"},{"product_id":"cognac-frapin-vsop-cognac-grande-champagne-350ml","title":"Cognac Frapin VSOP Cognac Grande Champagne 350 ml","description":"\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #212121;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eIts orange colour bears witness to its time ageing in Limousin oak barrels. The bouquet is complex, fruity with orange and floral with dried flowers. Discreet notes of vanilla are revealed. This Frapin VSOP offers a wonderful aromatic intensity. Frapin VSOP is very harmonious. It is balanced with persistent flavours, including fruity orange notes. The finish is spicy with notes of cinnamon or pepper.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #752575;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e’The quintessential expression of the Frapin style. A cognac that can combine with anything at any time, as an aperitif, during a meal or after dinner.’\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePatrice Piveteau, Cellar Master.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #752575;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e'Burnt sienna \u003cspan class=\"SpellE\"\u003ecolor\u003c\/span\u003e; unblemished clarity. Up front, I pick up traces of baked fruits, especially peach and pear, plus a touch of baking spice, in particular, mace; more air contact stimulates deeper fragrances of vanilla bean, dried apricot, and old leather. Entry is juicy and ripe, toasty, and honeyed; \u003cspan class=\"SpellE\"\u003emidpalate\u003c\/span\u003e accentuates the dried fruit that comes off as being a little more tropical (guava, especially) in nature than orchard-like. Concludes silky in texture, mildly honeyed, and elegant. \u003cstrong\u003eA classy VSOP that beams with Grande Champagne elegance and depth.\u003c\/strong\u003e’ \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb\u003e2019 Rating: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e⋆⋆⋆⋆\u003c\/span\u003e\/Highly Recommended, F. Paul \u003cspan class=\"SpellE\"\u003ePacult\u003c\/span\u003e, The New Kindred Spirits, August 2021.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAwards\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUltimate Spirits Challenge 2020 USA - \u003cstrong\u003e95\/100 'Great Value'\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCognac Masters 2019 UK - \u003cstrong\u003eGold Medal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eISW 2019 Germany - \u003cstrong\u003eGold Medal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInternational Spirits Challenge 2018 UK - \u003cstrong\u003eGold Medal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCognac Masters 2017 UK - \u003cstrong\u003eGold Medal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCognac Masters 2016 UK - \u003cstrong\u003eMaster\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWorld Cognac Awards 2016 UK - \u003cstrong\u003eWorld\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e’s Best VSOP\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0115\/8329\/1492\/files\/logo-cognac-frapin2_200px_copy_sharper_480x480.png?v=1584686846\" alt=\"\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #752575;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e'Few houses in Cognac have the hallowed history of Frapin, still owned by the original family, who can trace their winegrowing and distilling back to 1270 (the current CEO is the 21st generation). Consider: The family’s coat of arms was bestowed by Louis XIV; the quill logo was designed in honor of famed author François Rabelais, whose mother was a Frapin; Gustave Eiffel constructed the building where the blending is carried out. On a tour, as we passed some cobwebbed old demijohns, I was casually told, ‘Here is the harvest of 1870.’ \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJason Wilson, Vinous, September 2019.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eFrapin is located in the centre of the Grande Champagne, Premier Cru du Cognac region in the sleepy little town of Segonzac, the finest designated region in Cognac. It is the only merchant located in the town and only sells Cognacs produced from grapes sourced from its own 240ha estate in the heart of the Grande Champagne region. The Frapin family have been wine growers since 1270, but until the 1980s the family’s primary business was as a distiller and supplier of mature Cognacs to Remy Martin, Hennessy and Courvoisier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eIn 1984 the Cointreau family (direct descendants of the Frapins) ascended to the management of the company with Beatrice Cointreau at the helm. Since then Cognac Frapin has been re-invigorated and re-positioned as a producer of the very finest Cognacs in its own right, marketed under its own name.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eAt Frapin all the fruit for the Cognacs is grown on the estate and is usually harvested 2-3 degrees riper than the regional norm to bring extra flavour to the base wine. Distillation always takes place with the lees from fermentation, adding texture and length as well as extra dimensions of flavour complexity. The young Cognacs are aged for a good 2 years or more in new Limousin oak (much more than is typical), before being transferred to older barrels for the long haul. And whilst the average stockholding in the Cognac region is just on 7 years, Frapin currently holds 16 years in stock, highlighting the extra complexity that age brings to its range of Cognacs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" id=\"yui_3_17_2_1_1584685456994_623\"\u003eThe ageing of the Cognacs at Frapin is further distinguished, with maturation taking place in one of two distinctly different environments. Long ageing in the humid cellars underground makes for a rich and powerful style, whereas the drier attics emphasise fruit and bring a finer and more elegant finish to the Cognac.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Buzz Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31768927699044,"sku":"FRHALFVSOP","price":93.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0115\/8329\/1492\/files\/Frapin_VSOP_Half_Tall_Bottle.jpg?v=1733808002"},{"product_id":"cognac-frapin-chateau-fontpinot-xo-cognac-grande-champagne-350ml","title":"Cognac Frapin Château Fontpinot XO Cognac Grande Champagne 350 ml","description":"\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #752575;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #752575;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #212121;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #752575;\"\u003eThis XO cognac is the fruit of long ageing in dry cellars, which gives it a subtle, complex, refined, long-lasting bouquet consisting of candied fruit aromas (dried apricot, dried fig), marzipan, hazelnut, nougat, then port notes and finally the famous ‘rancio’ character. Balanced, rich and complex on the palate with aromas of dried fruits and candied fruits and an exceptionally long finish. Add a drop of water to Château Fontpinot XO to let the aromas breathe and soften the power of the cognac.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #752575;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #752575;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #752575;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #752575;\"\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e'Wheat-field gold \u003cspan class=\"SpellE\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ecolor\u003c\/span\u003e; pristine purity. Smells of dried fruits up front, in particular, white raisins, yellow plum, and pineapple; after more contact, the fragrance turns a bit more toasty\/roasted and orange marmalade–like. Entry features a foundational \u003cspan class=\"SpellE\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eflavor\u003c\/span\u003e of ripe white grapes, fresh honey, and oak resin; the \u003cspan class=\"SpellE\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003emidpalate\u003c\/span\u003e stage features an extended, satiny, honey-sweet taste, as well as a keen astringency that maintains this cognac’s vivid freshness. Ends roasted, bittersweet, and mildly spiced (clove, cinnamon). \u003cstrong\u003eStill, in my view, one of the finest Grande Champagne cognacs money could buy.\u003c\/strong\u003e’ \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2019 Rating: ⋆⋆⋆⋆⋆\/Highest Recommendation, F. Paul Pacult, The New Kindred Spirits, August 2021.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #752575;\"\u003e'One of my favorite XOs, aged for 20 years in Frapin’s dry cellars, to highlight finesse and elegance. Made exclusively from grapes harvested around Frapin’s Fontpinot castle, in Segonzac, the heart of Grande Champagne. Copper-orange in color. The nose is alive with fresh flowers and mint, along with richer aromas of dried apricot, pastry dough and a hint of rancio. The freshness carries onto the palate, where there’s great linear structure, nuttiness and attractive acidity, and the surprisingly intense grilled walnut finish. This is a lively, drinkable style of XO that offers excellent value. (40% abv).’\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 points, \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJason Wilson, Vinous, September 2019.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAwards\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUltimate Spirits Challenge 2019 US - \u003cstrong\u003e95\/100 'Extraordinary'\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Cognac Masters 2019 UK - \u003cstrong\u003eMaster\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSan Francisco World Spirits Competition 2019 US - \u003cstrong\u003eGold Medal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInternational Spirits Challenge 2018 UK - \u003cstrong\u003eTrophy, Best XO \/ Gold Medal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eISW 2018 Germany - \u003cstrong\u003eTrophy, Best Cognac\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Cognac Masters 2018 UK - \u003cstrong\u003eMaster\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWorld cognac awards 2017 UK - \u003cstrong\u003eGold Medal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0115\/8329\/1492\/files\/logo-cognac-frapin2_200px_copy_sharper_480x480.png?v=1584686846\" alt=\"\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #752575;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e'Few houses in Cognac have the hallowed history of Frapin, still owned by the original family, who can trace their winegrowing and distilling back to 1270 (the current CEO is the 21st generation). Consider: The family’s coat of arms was bestowed by Louis XIV; the quill logo was designed in honor of famed author François Rabelais, whose mother was a Frapin; Gustave Eiffel constructed the building where the blending is carried out. On a tour, as we passed some cobwebbed old demijohns, I was casually told, ‘Here is the harvest of 1870.’ \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJason Wilson, Vinous, September 2019.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eFrapin is located in the centre of the Grande Champagne, Premier Cru du Cognac region in the sleepy little town of Segonzac, the finest designated region in Cognac. It is the only merchant located in the town and only sells Cognacs produced from grapes sourced from its own 240ha estate in the heart of the Grande Champagne region. The Frapin family have been wine growers since 1270, but until the 1980s the family’s primary business was as a distiller and supplier of mature Cognacs to Remy Martin, Hennessy and Courvoisier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eIn 1984 the Cointreau family (direct descendants of the Frapins) ascended to the management of the company with Beatrice Cointreau at the helm. Since then Cognac Frapin has been re-invigorated and re-positioned as a producer of the very finest Cognacs in its own right, marketed under its own name.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eAt Frapin all the fruit for the Cognacs is grown on the estate and is usually harvested 2-3 degrees riper than the regional norm to bring extra flavour to the base wine. Distillation always takes place with the lees from fermentation, adding texture and length as well as extra dimensions of flavour complexity. The young Cognacs are aged for a good 2 years or more in new Limousin oak (much more than is typical), before being transferred to older barrels for the long haul. And whilst the average stockholding in the Cognac region is just on 7 years, Frapin currently holds 16 years in stock, highlighting the extra complexity that age brings to its range of Cognacs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" id=\"yui_3_17_2_1_1584685456994_623\"\u003eThe ageing of the Cognacs at Frapin is further distinguished, with maturation taking place in one of two distinctly different environments. Long ageing in the humid cellars underground makes for a rich and powerful style, whereas the drier attics emphasise fruit and bring a finer and more elegant finish to the Cognac.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Buzz Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31768929468516,"sku":"FRHALFFONTPINOTXO","price":187.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0115\/8329\/1492\/products\/FrapinFontpinotHalf.jpg?v=1595578462"},{"product_id":"cognac-frapin-multi-millesime-7-1989-1991-1993-cognac-grande-champagne","title":"Cognac Frapin Multi Millesime #7 (1989, 1991, 1993) Cognac Grande Champagne 700 ml","description":"\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #212121;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe quest for the perfect alchemy of rare eaux-de-vie, that offers a journey through time into the heart of Grande Champagne… Multimillésime #7, the new release from the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eTrésors du Château\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e collection, is the result of a unique terroir, ancient know-how and a passion for excellence. This exceptional cognac is the combination of 3 vintages selected for their sensory potential and complementary characteristics: 1989, 1991 and 1993. A blend of vintages exclusively harvested, distilled and aged at Frapin’s Estate, Multimillésime #7 offers the best from the 240ha estate located in Grande Champagne, Premier Cru of Cognac.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0115\/8329\/1492\/files\/logo-cognac-frapin2_200px_copy_sharper_480x480.png?v=1584686846\" alt=\"\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #752575;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e'Few houses in Cognac have the hallowed history of Frapin, still owned by the original family, who can trace their wine-growing and distilling back to 1270 (the current CEO is the 21st generation). Consider: The family’s coat of arms was bestowed by Louis XIV; the quill logo was designed in honor of famed author François Rabelais, whose mother was a Frapin; Gustave Eiffel constructed the building where the blending is carried out. On a tour, as we passed some cobwebbed old demijohns, I was casually told, ‘Here is the harvest of 1870.’ \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJason Wilson, Vinous, September 2019.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eFrapin is located in the centre of the Grande Champagne, Premier Cru du Cognac region in the sleepy little town of Segonzac, the finest designated region in Cognac. It is the only merchant located in the town and only sells Cognacs produced from grapes sourced from its own 240ha estate in the heart of the Grande Champagne region. The Frapin family have been wine growers since 1270, but until the 1980s the family’s primary business was as a distiller and supplier of mature Cognacs to Remy Martin, Hennessy and Courvoisier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eIn 1984 the Cointreau family (direct descendants of the Frapins) ascended to the management of the company with Beatrice Cointreau at the helm. Since then Cognac Frapin has been re-invigorated and re-positioned as a producer of the very finest Cognacs in its own right, marketed under its own name.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eAt Frapin all the fruit for the Cognacs is grown on the estate and is usually harvested 2-3 degrees riper than the regional norm to bring extra flavour to the base wine. Distillation always takes place with the lees from fermentation, adding texture and length as well as extra dimensions of flavour complexity. The young Cognacs are aged for a good 2 years or more in new Limousin oak (much more than is typical), before being transferred to older barrels for the long haul. And whilst the average stockholding in the Cognac region is just on 7 years, Frapin currently holds 16 years in stock, highlighting the extra complexity that age brings to its range of Cognacs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" id=\"yui_3_17_2_1_1584685456994_623\"\u003eThe ageing of the Cognacs at Frapin is further distinguished, with maturation taking place in one of two distinctly different environments. Long ageing in the humid cellars underground makes for a rich and powerful style, whereas the drier attics emphasise fruit and bring a finer and more elegant finish to the Cognac.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Buzz Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31769485607012,"sku":"FR7MULTIMIL","price":747.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0115\/8329\/1492\/products\/FrapinMM7.jpg?v=1595584332"},{"product_id":"la-peira-les-obriers-de-la-peira-2013","title":"La Peira Les Obriers de la Peira 2013","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e 65\u003cspan\u003e% Cinsaut, 35% Carignan\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry Region:\u003c\/strong\u003e France, Languedoc\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAppellation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Terrasses du Larzac\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e65% Cinsault, 35% Carignan aged half in 600 litre barrels and half in wooden vats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #752575;\"\u003e‘Moving to their entry level, Cinsault-based release, the 2013 Coteaux du Languedoc Terrasses du Larzac Les Obriers (65% Cinsault and 35% Carignan aged half in oak tanks and half in 600-liter barrels) is perfumed and complex, with plenty of sweet kirsch, exotic pepper, spices and leather-styled aromas and flavors. Medium-bodied, lightly textured and elegant, with a seamless profile, it should easily be an outstanding example of this cuvee and drink nicely for 5-8 years.’\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e(90-92) points, Jeb Dunnuck, The Wine Advocate, April 2014.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0115\/8329\/1492\/files\/La_Peira_logo_480x480.jpg?v=1586555600\" alt=\"\" width=\"242\" height=\"150\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #752575;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e'One of reference point producers in the Languedoc, and in my view, easily one of the top estates in all of France.'\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eJeb Dunnuck, The Wine Advocate, April 2014.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eLa Pèira is a small 11.4 hectare domain located in the well drained limestone gravels of Les Terrasses du Larzac, at Saint Saturnin in the Herault department in Languedoc. The domain is owned by expatriate Australian composer Rob Dougan and his French Mauritian wife Karine Ahton (a lawyer who grew up near Montpellier). The wines are made by Jeremie Depierre and the consultant oenologist is Claude Gros, who consults to many of the regions top producers. Only estate grown fruit is used coming from 10-40 year old vines. Intensive work is done in the vineyards and the soil is worked manually to produce tiny yields (8-20hl\/ha depending on the wine and vintage). Quantities of all wines here are by definition very limited with just 300 cases produced of the Grand vin, La Peira and only 500 cases of the second wine Las Flores de la Peira and fewer than 100 cases of the white blend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eVarieties cultivated include the indigenous varieties of Cinsault and Carignan together with Grenache and Syrah for the top wines, and Viognier and Roussanne for the white wine. Winemaking is done with a light touch so only a small proportion of new 500 and 600L barrels for the cuvees containing Syrah and Mourvedre, with the Carignan and Cinsault cuvees being aged in tank or larger oak. The aim is to preserve the freshness and purity of each wine with as little interference as possible so there is minimal racking and no fining or filtering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #752575;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e'It has slowly become evident to me that many of the greatest Languedoc wines I have tasted come from this area [Terrasses du Larzac]. In fact just yesterday I did a vertical tasting of the wines of La Pèira, from the first 2005 vintage through to 2010 in bottle and 2011 from tank. They were shockingly, shatteringly good; it's a long while since I have tasted wines which were quite that exciting from any region. It's a jaw-dropping prospect for the future.'\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAndrew Jefford, April 2013.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Buzz Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31778892513380,"sku":"LAP13OBRIERS","price":37.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0115\/8329\/1492\/products\/LPObriers.jpg?v=1586687902"},{"product_id":"la-peira-rouge-2012","title":"La Peira en Damaisela 2012","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40\u003cspan\u003e% Grenache, 60% Syrah\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry Region:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFrance, Languedoc, Terrasses du Larzac\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAppellation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Coteaux du Languedoc\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e60% Syrah and 40% Grenache and aged in 60% new French oak.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #752575;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e‘The 2012 Coteaux du Languedoc Terrasses du Larzac La Peira is similar in style, with lively and fresh cassis, black raspberry, graphite, licorice and cedar notes flowing to a medium to full-bodied, profile on the palate. Pure, focused and nicely concentrated, enjoy it over the coming 10-12 years.’\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e(94-96) points, Jeb Dunnuck, The Wine Advocate, April 2014.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0115\/8329\/1492\/files\/La_Peira_logo_480x480.jpg?v=1586555600\" alt=\"\" width=\"242\" height=\"150\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #752575;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e'One of reference point producers in the Languedoc, and in my view, easily one of the top estates in all of France.'\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJeb Dunnuck, The Wine Advocate, April 2014.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eLa Pèira is a small 11.4 hectare domain located in the well drained limestone gravels of Les Terrasses du Larzac, at Saint Saturnin in the Herault department in Languedoc. The domain is owned by expatriate Australian composer Rob Dougan and his French Mauritian wife Karine Ahton (a lawyer who grew up near Montpellier). The wines are made by Jeremie Depierre and the consultant oenologist is Claude Gros, who consults to many of the regions top producers. Only estate grown fruit is used coming from 10-40 year old vines. Intensive work is done in the vineyards and the soil is worked manually to produce tiny yields (8-20hl\/ha depending on the wine and vintage). Quantities of all wines here are by definition very limited with just 300 cases produced of the Grand vin, La Peira and only 500 cases of the second wine Las Flores de la Peira and fewer than 100 cases of the white blend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eVarieties cultivated include the indigenous varieties of Cinsault and Carignan together with Grenache and Syrah for the top wines, and Viognier and Roussanne for the white wine. Winemaking is done with a light touch so only a small proportion of new 500 and 600L barrels for the cuvees containing Syrah and Mourvedre, with the Carignan and Cinsault cuvees being aged in tank or larger oak. The aim is to preserve the freshness and purity of each wine with as little interference as possible so there is minimal racking and no fining or filtering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #752575;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e'It has slowly become evident to me that many of the greatest Languedoc wines I have tasted come from this area [Terrasses du Larzac]. In fact just yesterday I did a vertical tasting of the wines of La Pèira, from the first 2005 vintage through to 2010 in bottle and 2011 from tank. They were shockingly, shatteringly good; it's a long while since I have tasted wines which were quite that exciting from any region. It's a jaw-dropping prospect for the future.'\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAndrew Jefford, April 2013.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Buzz Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31779039248484,"sku":"LAP12LAPEIRA","price":175.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0115\/8329\/1492\/products\/LPRouge_7cfcc182-e494-4dbe-adac-9330fc3ea033.jpg?v=1586687964"},{"product_id":"trimbach-gewurztraminer-sgn-hors-choix-2008","title":"Trimbach Gewurztraminer SGN \"Hors Choix\" 2008","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePractising Organic\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gewurztraminer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry, Region:\u003c\/strong\u003e France, Alsace\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppellation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Alsace Selection de Grains Nobles (SGN)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #752575;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e’The intensely golden-yellow 2008 Gewurztraminer Sélection de Grains Nobles 'Hors Choix' opens with a fascinatingly pure, fresh, precise and concentrated, exotic and elegant nose. It has perfectly ripe peach, buttercup, ginger and lime-zest flavors intermixed with spicy and peppery aromas. Full-bodied, round and highly delicate on the palate, this is a concentrated, firmly structured, fresh and complex sweet wine with fine tannins and a long, fresh and mineral finish. The 2008 'Hors Choix' was bottled with 13% alcohol and is a great, tension-filled and spicy gastronomic sweet wine with terrific grip and stimulating freshness. The 2008 drinks nicely today, but can be aged for decades. Drink 2017-2060.’\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e 97 points, Stephan Reinhardt, RobertParker.com, July 2017.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0115\/8329\/1492\/files\/LOGO_Trimbach_IFE_1mm_OK_smaller_480x480.jpg?v=1584927363\" alt=\"\" width=\"201\" height=\"98\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #752575;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e'Trimbach is at the summit of dry white winemaking.' \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClive Coates M.W.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #752575;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e'Clos St Hune, the Alsace Riesling by which all others are judged.' \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAndrew Jefford.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith viticultural origins going back to 1626 this family owned estate produces some of the finest wines not only of Alsace, but indeed the entire world of wine. Around the villages of Ribeauvillé and Hunawihr, the Trimbach family owns 27 hectares of vineyards including 1.67ha of Rosacker Grand cru (which produces the highly famed Clos Sainte Hune Riesling) as well as parcels of Geisberg and Osterberg (blended to make the equally renowned Riesling Cuvée Frédéric Emile). Geisberg and Osterberg are located on the hill rising up behind the ‘new’ family winery on the edge of Ribeauvillé. The family moved from their ‘old’ winery in Hunawihr in the 1890’s! Indeed, the label of Clos Sainte Hune depicts the view to the local church from the old winery in Hunawihr.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eAccording to Jean Trimbach, the house style is aiming for \u003cem\u003e‘harmonious wines that are concentrated, not heavy; fruity, not sweet; bracing rather than fat; polite rather than voluptuous.’\u003c\/em\u003e To that end, fermentations are cool and slow, maloloactic fermentation is not carried out and the wines are bottled early to retain freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" id=\"yui_3_17_2_1_1584926595346_747\"\u003eThe dry Rieslings are usually made with less than 5g\/l of residual sugar, whereas the dry Gewürztraminers might carry up to 10g\/l. The wines are then aged in the cellar for at least one year; up to 5 years or more for the top wines. Even the richer Vendanges Tardive and Selection de Grains Nobles wines are made with more restraint than is usual in Alsace more generally: VT Rieslings typically carry 15-40g\/l; VT Gewürztraminer around 50-75g\/l; and SGN typically from 100g\/l.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Buzz Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31784687239268,"sku":"TRIM08SGNGWTZHC","price":404.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0115\/8329\/1492\/products\/TrimbachGewurztraminerSGNNV_4bc34989-5d32-4547-8f9e-8a9f6ca1112d.jpg?v=1658221464"},{"product_id":"chateau-mont-redon-vieux-marc-de-chateauneuf-du-pape-700ml","title":"Chateau Mont Redon Vieux Marc de Châteauneuf-du-Pape 700ml","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e made from the skins of the red varieties of Chateauneuf du Pape\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry Region:\u003c\/strong\u003e France, Southern Rhône Valley\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAppellation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Eaux de Vie de Marc des Cotes du Rhone\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade from the skins of the red Chateauneuf du Pape grapes. Resulting from the distillation of the grape skins after vinification, this alcohol marc is very typical. Distillation is carried out in a still double wall where the solids are agitated in permanently to avoid caramelization. Furthermore, this distillation is done under partial vacuum in order to respect the fruity expression of aromas. Once distilled, this marc is aged in new Cognac barrels of 365 liters for 12 years years before being bottled at the estate. Shows notable ageing and caramelisation from the new oak maturation. Serve fresh but not chilled (and never warmed) to enjoy the aromas of this magnificently complex and lively eaux de vie.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0115\/8329\/1492\/files\/Mont-Redon_Logo_small_6006aff4-9664-4a37-9778-8e382b3df4e0_480x480.png?v=1585379708\" alt=\"\" width=\"205\" height=\"100\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eChâteau Mont-Redon will be familiar to those who know and love Châteauneuf-du-Pape being well recognized as the owners of one of the most highly regarded vineyard sites in the appellation. The superb quality of its vineyards has been recognized throughout history and prior to the adaptation of the appellation controlee system it was one of the few ‘Grand Crus’ in the region (together with Chateau Rayas).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith almost 100 hectares under vine, the majority of Mont-Redon’s vineyards are located in the appellation’s most favoured area, the high plateau which is covered in the large round pudding stones that Châteauneuf is so well known for. At this high point the huge pudding ston galets lie over a rich layer of clay which retains water and keeps the earth below cool as it helps the vines resist the torrid heat of each summer. In the 1960’s some limestone terroir on the western edge of the appellation was planted to white varieties which are perfectly suited to limestone and give whites of great freshness and purity. This remarkable property is in fact a single vineyard which is very unusual in Châteauneuf-du-Pape where holdings are usually quite scattered.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThere has been considerable investment at Mont-Redon over the past twenty years. The entire winery has been completely renewed and is now naturally climate controlled utilising the water which lies deep below the clay plateau. From this water, cool air spills down into the winery cooling every level so that the whole winery retains a very cool temperature with natural humidity. Rows of oak barriques have replaced the old large foudres of yesteryear, and large temperature controlled stainless steel vats now line the walls, resulting in wines of freshness and finesse in both red and white wines. More recently optical sorting machines at harvest time have helped to remove any unripe or shriveled grapes as well as any vegetation resulting in great precision for every single wine. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn recent years the developments have continued at a great pace with Pierre Fabre being installed as wine-maker from 2008 and in 2017 Pierre took over management of the estate from his father and uncle. In 2017 he produced the first Gigondas from purchased fruit and in 2019 the purchase of more vineyards have been made in the southern Rhône. This remarkable estate will continue to develop apace as the potential of its great terroir is realised under the guardianship of Pierre Fabre.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMont-Redon is clearly a candidate for not only the most improved producer and the best value producer of the Southern Rhône but now also one the very best producers in the large historic appellation of Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Mont-Redon looks destined to become one of the highest achievers of the Rhône Valley in the coming decade. Recent reviews confirm this trend.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Buzz Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31800156913764,"sku":"MRVIEUXMARC","price":140.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0115\/8329\/1492\/products\/marcvieuxcopy.jpg?v=1586728478"},{"product_id":"chateau-mont-redon-marc-blanc-de-chateauneuf-du-pape-700ml","title":"Chateau Mont Redon Marc Blanc de Châteauneuf-du-Pape 700ml","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e made from the skins of the white varieties of Chateauneuf du Pape\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry Region:\u003c\/strong\u003e France, Southern Rhône Valley\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAppellation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Eaux de Vie de Marc des Cotes du Rhone\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade from the skins of the white Chateauneuf du Pape grapes. Resulting from the distillation of the grape skins after vinification, this alcohol marc is very typical. Distillation is carried out in an alambic still double wall where the solids are constantly agitated to to avoid caramelization. Furthermore, this distillation is done under vacuum partial in order to respect the fruity expression of the aromas. Once distilled, the brandy is kept for some time in stainless steel barrels to keep its transparent color, then cut with water distilled to adjust the degree to 42%. Bottling takes place during the year following distillation. Wonderfully aromatic with fine delicate aromas which are highlighted best when served chilled. Keep it in the freezer for that perfect after dinner digestif.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0115\/8329\/1492\/files\/Mont-Redon_Logo_small_6006aff4-9664-4a37-9778-8e382b3df4e0_480x480.png?v=1585379708\" alt=\"\" width=\"205\" height=\"100\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eChâteau Mont-Redon will be familiar to those who know and love Châteauneuf-du-Pape being well recognized as the owners of one of the most highly regarded vineyard sites in the appellation. The superb quality of its vineyards has been recognized throughout history and prior to the adaptation of the appellation controlee system it was one of the few ‘Grand Crus’ in the region (together with Chateau Rayas).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith almost 100 hectares under vine, the majority of Mont-Redon’s vineyards are located in the appellation’s most favoured area, the high plateau which is covered in the large round pudding stones that Châteauneuf is so well known for. At this high point the huge pudding ston galets lie over a rich layer of clay which retains water and keeps the earth below cool as it helps the vines resist the torrid heat of each summer. In the 1960’s some limestone terroir on the western edge of the appellation was planted to white varieties which are perfectly suited to limestone and give whites of great freshness and purity. This remarkable property is in fact a single vineyard which is very unusual in Châteauneuf-du-Pape where holdings are usually quite scattered.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThere has been considerable investment at Mont-Redon over the past twenty years. The entire winery has been completely renewed and is now naturally climate controlled utilising the water which lies deep below the clay plateau. From this water, cool air spills down into the winery cooling every level so that the whole winery retains a very cool temperature with natural humidity. Rows of oak barriques have replaced the old large foudres of yesteryear, and large temperature controlled stainless steel vats now line the walls, resulting in wines of freshness and finesse in both red and white wines. More recently optical sorting machines at harvest time have helped to remove any unripe or shriveled grapes as well as any vegetation resulting in great precision for every single wine. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn recent years the developments have continued at a great pace with Pierre Fabre being installed as wine-maker from 2008 and in 2017 Pierre took over management of the estate from his father and uncle. In 2017 he produced the first Gigondas from purchased fruit and in 2019 the purchase of more vineyards have been made in the southern Rhône. This remarkable estate will continue to develop apace as the potential of its great terroir is realised under the guardianship of Pierre Fabre.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMont-Redon is clearly a candidate for not only the most improved producer and the best value producer of the Southern Rhône but now also one the very best producers in the large historic appellation of Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Mont-Redon looks destined to become one of the highest achievers of the Rhône Valley in the coming decade. Recent reviews confirm this trend.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Buzz Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31800212652132,"sku":"MRMARCBLANC","price":118.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0115\/8329\/1492\/products\/marcblanccopy.jpg?v=1586728557"},{"product_id":"chateau-mont-redon-chateauneuf-du-pape-rouge-2016-magnum-1","title":"Château Mont-Redon Châteauneuf-du-Pape rouge 2013 magnum","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grenache, \u003cspan\u003eSyrah, Mourvèdre, Cinsault, Counoise, Muscardin and Vaccarese\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry Region:\u003c\/strong\u003e France, Southern Rhône Valley\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAppellation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Châteauneuf-du-Pape\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e60% Grenache, 30% Syrah, 8% Mourvedre and 2% Cinsault, Counoise, Muscardin and Vaccarese aged half in barrique and half in vats. 2013 was a relatively cool year for the southern Rhone with the crop naturally reduced by poor weather at flowering resulting in small yields of very intense and vibrant fruit. A fabulous vintage with a long life ahead. \u003cstrong\u003eThis vintage is under the radar and this wine is simply outstanding..!!!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e'Bright ruby. Mineral-accented raspberry, cherry and floral pastille aromas are complicated by subtle garrigue and spice qualities. Seamless, focused and sweet on the palate, offering potent red berry preserve and floral pastille flavors sharpened and lifted by juicy acidity. Finishes impressively long and precise, featuring slow-building tannins and resonating floral and spice notes.' \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 points, Josh Raynolds, Vinous, April 2016.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0115\/8329\/1492\/files\/Mont-Redon_Logo_small_6006aff4-9664-4a37-9778-8e382b3df4e0_480x480.png?v=1585379708\" alt=\"\" width=\"205\" height=\"100\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eChâteau Mont-Redon will be familiar to those who know and love Châteauneuf-du-Pape being well recognized as the owners of one of the most highly regarded vineyard sites in the appellation. The superb quality of its vineyards has been recognized throughout history and prior to the adaptation of the appellation controlee system it was one of the few ‘Grand Crus’ in the region (together with Chateau Rayas).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith almost 100 hectares under vine, the majority of Mont-Redon’s vineyards are located in the appellation’s most favoured area, the high plateau which is covered in the large round pudding stones that Châteauneuf is so well known for. At this high point the huge pudding ston galets lie over a rich layer of clay which retains water and keeps the earth below cool as it helps the vines resist the torrid heat of each summer. In the 1960’s some limestone terroir on the western edge of the appellation was planted to white varieties which are perfectly suited to limestone and give whites of great freshness and purity. This remarkable property is in fact a single vineyard which is very unusual in Châteauneuf-du-Pape where holdings are usually quite scattered.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThere has been considerable investment at Mont-Redon over the past twenty years. The entire winery has been completely renewed and is now naturally climate controlled utilising the water which lies deep below the clay plateau. From this water, cool air spills down into the winery cooling every level so that the whole winery retains a very cool temperature with natural humidity. Rows of oak barriques have replaced the old large foudres of yesteryear, and large temperature controlled stainless steel vats now line the walls, resulting in wines of freshness and finesse in both red and white wines. More recently optical sorting machines at harvest time have helped to remove any unripe or shriveled grapes as well as any vegetation resulting in great precision for every single wine. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn recent years the developments have continued at a great pace with Pierre Fabre being installed as wine-maker from 2008 and in 2017 Pierre took over management of the estate from his father and uncle. In 2017 he produced the first Gigondas from purchased fruit and in 2019 the purchase of more vineyards have been made in the southern Rhône. This remarkable estate will continue to develop apace as the potential of its great terroir is realised under the guardianship of Pierre Fabre.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMont-Redon is clearly a candidate for not only the most improved producer and the best value producer of the Southern Rhône but now also one the very best producers in the large historic appellation of Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Mont-Redon looks destined to become one of the highest achievers of the Rhône Valley in the coming decade. Recent reviews confirm this trend.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Buzz Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31801728893028,"sku":"MR13MAGCNF","price":447.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0115\/8329\/1492\/products\/Mont-RedonCdP2013Magnum_oldlabel.jpg?v=1680655989"},{"product_id":"chateau-mont-redon-chateauneuf-du-pape-rouge-2017-750ml","title":"Château Mont-Redon Châteauneuf-du-Pape rouge 2017 750ml","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grenache, \u003cspan\u003eSyrah, Mourvèdre, Cinsault, Counoise, Muscardin and Vaccarese\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry Region:\u003c\/strong\u003e France, Southern Rhône Valley\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAppellation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Châteauneuf-du-Pape\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e60% Grenache, 30% Syrah, 8% Mourvedre and 2% Cinsault, Counoise, Muscardin and Vaccarese aged half in barrique and half in vats. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003eQuantity is down nearly half in 2017 due to bad weather at flowering drastically reducing the yield of Grenache meaning higher percentages than usual for other varieties resulting in darker more intense wines. Also selection of the juices is more rigorous than ever at Mont-Redon in recent vintages taking the quality higher each vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(117, 37, 117);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e’Deep glistening magenta. A complex, expansive bouquet evokes ripe red and dark berries, potpourri and smoky minerals accented by an exotic Moroccan spice quality. Shows impressive depth as well as energy on the palate, offering sappy black raspberry, bitter cherry and spicecake flavors; an undercurrent of juicy acidity adds lift and back-end cut. Finishes sweet, gently tannic and very long, leaving behind mineral, garrigue and cherry liqueur notes.’\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e(94-95) points, Josh Raynolds, Vinous, December 2019.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0115\/8329\/1492\/files\/Mont-Redon_Logo_small_6006aff4-9664-4a37-9778-8e382b3df4e0_480x480.png?v=1585379708\" alt=\"\" width=\"205\" height=\"100\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eChâteau Mont-Redon will be familiar to those who know and love Châteauneuf-du-Pape being well recognized as the owners of one of the most highly regarded vineyard sites in the appellation. The superb quality of its vineyards has been recognized throughout history and prior to the adaptation of the appellation controlee system it was one of the few ‘Grand Crus’ in the region (together with Chateau Rayas).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith almost 100 hectares under vine, the majority of Mont-Redon’s vineyards are located in the appellation’s most favoured area, the high plateau which is covered in the large round pudding stones that Châteauneuf is so well known for. At this high point the huge pudding ston galets lie over a rich layer of clay which retains water and keeps the earth below cool as it helps the vines resist the torrid heat of each summer. In the 1960’s some limestone terroir on the western edge of the appellation was planted to white varieties which are perfectly suited to limestone and give whites of great freshness and purity. This remarkable property is in fact a single vineyard which is very unusual in Châteauneuf-du-Pape where holdings are usually quite scattered.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThere has been considerable investment at Mont-Redon over the past twenty years. The entire winery has been completely renewed and is now naturally climate controlled utilising the water which lies deep below the clay plateau. From this water, cool air spills down into the winery cooling every level so that the whole winery retains a very cool temperature with natural humidity. Rows of oak barriques have replaced the old large foudres of yesteryear, and large temperature controlled stainless steel vats now line the walls, resulting in wines of freshness and finesse in both red and white wines. More recently optical sorting machines at harvest time have helped to remove any unripe or shriveled grapes as well as any vegetation resulting in great precision for every single wine. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn recent years the developments have continued at a great pace with Pierre Fabre being installed as wine-maker from 2008 and in 2017 Pierre took over management of the estate from his father and uncle. In 2017 he produced the first Gigondas from purchased fruit and in 2019 the purchase of more vineyards have been made in the southern Rhône. This remarkable estate will continue to develop apace as the potential of its great terroir is realised under the guardianship of Pierre Fabre.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMont-Redon is clearly a candidate for not only the most improved producer and the best value producer of the Southern Rhône but now also one the very best producers in the large historic appellation of Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Mont-Redon looks destined to become one of the highest achievers of the Rhône Valley in the coming decade. Recent reviews confirm this trend.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Buzz Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31803563769956,"sku":"MR17CNFRED750","price":165.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0115\/8329\/1492\/products\/CNDPROUGE750copy_c11bbfdb-f7fd-499f-958a-de433667edb9.jpg?v=1586747124"},{"product_id":"lignier-michelot-morey-saint-denis-en-la-rue-de-vergy-2018","title":"Lignier-Michelot Morey-Saint-Denis En La Rue De Vergy 2018","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Pinot Noir\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry Region:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFrance, Burgundy, Cote-de-Nuits\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppellation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Morey Saint Denis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis tiny vineyard of just over 3 hectares borders directly on to 3 Grand cru vineyards (Bonnes Mares, Clos de Tart and Clos des Lambrays) and Virgile owns 1.9 ha of vines planted 1975 bordering on to those Grand Crus. Situated quite high on the slope just above Clos de Tart where the limestone is quite close to the surface similar to the highest vineyards in Chambolle Musigny which it borders on the southern side. A stunning village site and from his fabulous holding this wine looks closer to Premier cru standard than village in intensity and detail.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #752575;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e‘(70% whole cluster). A notably cooler nose reflects notes of cassis, blueberry and plenty of floral elements. The quite finely detailed and lightly stony middle weight flavors possess a suave mid-palate mouthfeel while culminate in a lingering bitter cherry pit-inflected finish. Good stuff, especially for a villages level Morey St. Denis. Drink 2025+’\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e(89-91) points, \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBurghound, January 2020.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" height=\"69\" width=\"352\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0115\/8329\/1492\/files\/Lignier-michelot_logo_b_w_9abac3c2-3ffe-4fa2-8da9-417087835be1_480x480.png?v=1590638780\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #752575;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e'The Lignier-Michelot range attains the heights that Morey-Saint-Denis can achieve courtesy of their Premier Crus and obligatory Clos Saint-Denis and Clos de la Roche cuvées.'\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeal Martin, Vinous, January 2019.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Lignier family have deep roots in the village of Morey Saint Denis and own 10.5 hectares of some of the very best vineyard sites in this village, and also in the two neighbouring villages of Chambolle Musigny and Gevrey Chambertin. Virgile's father and grand-father had always produced wine and sold it to negotiants until Virgile started working with his father in the early 1990s and he decided to sell the wines himself. Now with almost 20 vintages of experience Virgile has moved the domaine to fully organic viticulture and is producing what many believe to be the best wines of this prestigious village.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the last 10 years Virgile has modified his wine-making using whole-bunch vinification ranging from 30-100% depending on the vintage and the vineyard and he has also reduced the percentage of new oak (mostly Seguin-Moreau and Francois freres) for maturation with most wines seeing around 30% making its effect seamless in the final wines. He also completed a new winery in time for the 2013 vintage that now enables him to work with temperature control and to gain a very gentle extraction of tannins for all his wines. This results in wines showing great precision and energy with remarkable perfume and also beautiful fine tannins and very silky structure. They are wines which are often very seductive at a young age which also clearly have the potential for ageing superbly. This very young domaine is now regarded among the very best in the Cotes de Nuits.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Buzz Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":35421475864730,"sku":"LM18VERGY","price":198.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0115\/8329\/1492\/products\/LMMoreyVergy2018.jpg?v=1599501416"},{"product_id":"domaine-dourea-gigondas-2018","title":"Domaine D'Ourea Gigondas 2018","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCertified Organic\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e 70% Grenache, \u003cspan\u003e20% Syrah, \u003c\/span\u003e10% Cinsault\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry Region:\u003c\/strong\u003e France, Southern Rhône Valley\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAppellation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gigondas\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e70% Grenache, 20% Syrah (Petite Serine) and 10% Cinsault planted in 1975. This comes solely from the Grand Montmirail vineyard located high on the Dentelles de Montmirail where the soils are predominantly limestone marl and the temperature is about 1 degree cooler every 100 metres above the village with his vineyard ranging from 400 up to 520 metres. Grapes are 100% de-stemmed and crushed with a gentle infusion to avoid high extract and any course elements. Aged solely in concrete tanks to reveal the purity and tension and elegance of Grenache grown on limestone at altitude at cooler temperature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #752575;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e’Deep vivid red. Highly perfumed aromas of ripe red and blue fruits, incense and exotic spices pick up potpourri and mineral nuances as the wine opens up. Appealingly sweet and seamless in texture, offering vibrant, spice-laced raspberry, boysenberry and floral pastille flavors that exhibit a suave blend of richness and energy. Shows sharp clarity and mineral lift on the impressively long, smooth finish, which is given shape by discreet, slow-building tannins.’\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e(91-93) points, Josh Raynolds, Vinous, February 2020.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #752575;\"\u003e’In the same league as the 2017, the 2018 Gigondas has attractive red fruits, spice, and a distinct rose garden and floral quality that keeps you coming back to the glass. Medium-bodied, silky and elegant, like the 2017, it’s not a blockbuster yet offers a complex, seamless, incredibly satisfying style. It will keep for a decade.’\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e(90-92) points, Jeb Dunnuck, September 2019. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0115\/8329\/1492\/files\/D_Ourea_Logo_63c7a81f-ecc5-490a-a8b1-4796d570c460_480x480.png?v=1585367483\" alt=\"\" width=\"148\" height=\"150\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eOurea is the name of the Greek God for mountains and heights and as this domaine owns the highest vineyard in Gigondas up amongst the Dentelles de Montmirail the name is very fitting for this incredibly beautiful vineyard does indeed feel very special. This vineyard is also naturally cool as the temperature drops by 1 degree centigrade for each 100 metres one climbs not to mention the cooling effect of the winds near the top of the Dentelles where his Gigondas vineyard is located at a height of 520 metres above sea level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe domaine was established in 2010 when Adrien Roustan inherited vines from his grandfather including 4.5 ha of Gigondas located in the spectacular Grand Montmirail vineyard together with some plots since purchased in Vacqueyras, Côtes du Rhône and IGP. Today the total area farmed is 20 hectares.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAdrien’s parents were not winemakers so he set about educating himself attending Beaune’s oenology\/viticulture program and spent 3 years working in Burgundy including an apprenticeship in 2007 at Domaine de la Romanee Conti, and also working with Turley in California. Influenced by his time with these estates Adrien works organically being certified since 2012. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the cellar he uses whole bunch as much as possible with very light extraction and ages mostly in cement. In the vineyards he aims for planting at 10,000 vines per hectare working mostly with old established Grenache vines in both Gigondas (1975) and Vacqueyras (1950’s). \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe wines at this estate show a markedly fresh profile, something we have been searching for to show just how great really old vine Grenache can be when grown in cool limestone terroir with a little altitude as is the case here. 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