{"title":"Rare \u0026 Collectible Champagne","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe greatest Champagnes are more than expressions of a vintage. They are benchmarks of history, craftsmanship, and place.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e From the legendary vintages of Dom Pérignon and the extraordinary rarity of Salon to the unmistakable signatures of Krug and Louis Roederer Cristal, these are the wines that have shaped Champagne's most enduring reputations. Explore exceptional cuvées from Billecart-Salmon, Bollinger, Philipponnat, and the region's most celebrated grower-producers, each offering a distinct interpretation of Champagne's remarkable terroir.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"2016-champagne-bollinger-b16somm2509-boll16b16-750","title":"2016 Champagne Bollinger, \"B16\"","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn Champagne, where \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003egrandes marques\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e often chase volume and consistency, Bollinger remains the magnificent, recalcitrant loner. This is a house that hand-riddles EVERY vintage bottle, ferments in ancient oak barrels maintained by their last remaining cooper, and stores reserve wines in magnums that must be opened by hand—a month-long process that surely infuriates their bankers. Tasting the wines makes it clear though: some things can't be rushed or mechanized.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2016 \"B16\" takes a completely different approach. Where TX20 showcases one village's character, B16 explores the late-ripening terroirs across the Montagne de Reims, blending 73% Pinot Noir with 27% Chardonnay for elegance. The 2016 vintage was a rollercoaster—cold, wet spring with damaging frosts, followed by a miracle August that delivered perfect ripening conditions. After seven years on the lees (under cork, hand-riddled like all Bollinger vintages), it emerged as a study in finesse: hawthorn, acacia honey, bergamot, and \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003esweet almonds.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44029239984182,"sku":"SOMM2509-BOLL16B16-750","price":179.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2016_Champagne_Bollinger_B16_PO.png?v=1758060134"},{"product_id":"2013-champagne-claude-cazals-clos-cazals-grand-cru-mill-simesomm2510-ccc13gcm-750","title":"2013 Champagne Claude Cazals, “Clos Cazals” Grand Cru Millésime","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn 1897, Ernest Cazals arrived in Champagne from the Languedoc to deliver barrels and never left. Four generations later, his great-granddaughter Delphine crafts Champagnes that marry delicacy with aromatic power and an uncanny ability to age. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Clos Cazals is the estate's crown jewel: a 3.7-hectare walled Grand Cru vineyard in Oger, and the largest of only 21 officially recognized clos in all of Champagne. Delphine's grandfather purchased it in the 1950s from Léon Bourgeois, a United Nations founder and Nobel Peace Prize winner, and planted it entirely to Chardonnay in 1957. The stone walls create a sun trap, coaxing an extra degree of ripeness that neighboring parcels can only dream of. When Delphine petitioned to have it officially designated a clos in 1995, no one in her family believed it could happen. She proved them wrong.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2013 vintage was a throwback to Champagne's cooler past—elegant, introverted, and lithe. The late October harvest yielded wines of exceptional purity and finesse, and the old vines of Clos Cazals responded with profound depth. Fermented in stainless steel and oak, then aged for 10 years on its lees with a minimal dosage of just 2 grams per liter, this is Champagne at its most precise and breathtaking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Piece of Champagne History:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eFrom its acquisition from a Nobel Peace Prize winner to its status as the largest clos in Champagne, the Clos Cazals is a vineyard with a story to tell. This is a rare opportunity to taste a single-vineyard Champagne from one of the region's most historic and unique sites.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Power of the Clos:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The walled vineyard of Clos Cazals creates a unique microclimate, producing a wine of exceptional ripeness and power. This is a Blanc de Blancs that shatters expectations, offering a richness and complexity that is simply not found in other Champagnes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Vintage of Classic Elegance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The 2013 vintage has produced Champagnes of remarkable finesse and purity. This Clos Cazals is a perfect expression of the year, a wine that is both powerful and graceful, with a chiseled acidity that promises a long and brilliant future.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Serve It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eServe at 50-55°F in a white wine glass to fully appreciate its complex aromatics.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrink now or cellar for another decade or more.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePair with roasted chicken, lobster with brown butter, or a rich, triple-cream cheese.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/Champagne_Claude_Cazals_vineyards.jpg?v=1789117453\" alt=\"Champagne Claude Cazals\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"La Grenouille Wine Imports","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44194984886326,"sku":"SOMM2510-CCC13GCM-750","price":179.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/products\/2013_Champagne_Claude_Cazals_Clos_Cazals_Grand_Cru_Mill_sime.jpg?v=1759786385"},{"product_id":"2020-loriot-pagel-blanc-de-blanc","title":"2020 Champagne Loriot-Pagel, Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru","description":"\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eThe 2020 Loriot-Pagel Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru, that identity is a 100% Chardonnay Champagne drawn from Grand Cru sites in the Côte des Blancs, including Cramant, Avize, and Oger, with a family history rooted in Festigny and spanning six generations. The estate itself reflects the classic grower-producer model that makes Champagne so compelling for enthusiasts and collectors: small parcels, careful vineyard work, and a house style built from the character of place rather than scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eLoriot-Pagel’s story is one of evolution without losing its roots. The family established itself in Festigny in the late 19th century, and by the 1980s Joseph Loriot and Odile Pagel had modernized the estate while preserving a deep understanding of both the Vallée de la Marne and Côte des Blancs terroirs. While the domaine is known broadly for Meunier-driven wines, its Blanc de Blancs bottling showcases the finesse, lift, and saline intensity that Chardonnay can achieve in the chalkiest corners of Champagne, with extended aging that adds depth and texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"why-youll-love-it\" class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-base first:mt-0\"\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eIt delivers the classic Blanc de Blancs profile: citrus, white flowers, green apple, and a clean mineral line that feels brisk but never \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eThe Grand Cru Côte des Blancs fruit gives it serious detail and length, with the kind of chalk-driven clarity that makes Champagne feel \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eVintage aging adds complexity and polish, bringing in layers of toast, almond, and creamy texture alongside the bright fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"how-to-serve-it\" class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-base first:mt-0\"\u003eHow To Serve It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eServe it well chilled, ideally around 48–52 °F, so the aromatics stay crisp and the mousse remains precise.\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"inline-flex\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eUse a white wine glass or a generous tulip rather than a narrow flute to let the floral and citrus notes open up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003ePair it with oysters, sashimi, roast chicken, or triple-cream cheese; its acidity and mineral frame are built for refined, salty, and lightly rich dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eItem excluded from discounts.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Springboard Wine Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46671866429494,"sku":"SOMM2606-LOR20CHA-750","price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2020Loriot-Pagel_BlancdeBlanc.png?v=1782340310"},{"product_id":"2018-champagne-remy-massin-pinot-noir-special-club","title":"2018 Champagne Rémy Massin Pinot Noir Special Club","description":"\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eChampagne Rémy Massin \u0026amp; Fils is a fifth-generation family estate rooted in Ville-sur-Arce, in the Côte des Bar, where Louis-Aristide Massin began cultivating vines in 1865. The family initially sold grapes to local producers, but in 1974 Rémy Massin established the estate as a récoltant-manipulant—growing its own grapes and making its own Champagne. Today, the Massins farm approximately 22 hectares, predominantly Pinot Noir, with the next generations continuing the family’s focus on terroir, careful vineyard work, and increasingly natural practices. The vineyards have been herbicide-free since 2000 and carry Sustainable Viticulture in Champagne and HVE credentials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eThe 2018 Rémy Massin Spécial Club Pinot Noir is a 100% Pinot Noir blanc de noirs from Ville-sur-Arce’s Kimmeridgian limestone-and-clay soils. Hand-harvested and fractionally pressed, it undergoes low-temperature fermentation in tank, malolactic fermentation, six months on fine lees, and at least five years of lees aging—building the depth and texture expected from a serious vintage Champagne. “Spécial Club” is among the most elite distinctions available to a grower Champagne: only members of the Trésors de Champagne can produce it, using estate-grown fruit and estate vinification, and each cuvée must pass blind evaluation both as a still wine and again after at least three years of bottle aging. It is not simply a prestige label; it is a grower-vetted guarantee that the wine represents the estate’s finest expression of an outstanding vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-semibold leading-tight text-pretty mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-lg first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\" id=\"why-youll-love-it\"\u003eWhy You’ll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003ePure Côte des Bar character,\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e100% Pinot Noir delivers a more vinous, generous style of Champagne, with floral tones, red berries, and the mineral lift of Kimmeridgian soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eThis is a small-grower luxury cuvée made from the estate’s own vineyards—not a blended négociant bottling—then subjected to the rigorous Spécial Club selection process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eExtended lees aging gives the wine a creamy, layered texture while preserving the freshness and precision that make vintage Champagne compelling.\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"inline-flex\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-semibold leading-tight text-pretty mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-lg first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\" id=\"how-to-serve-it\"\u003eHow To Serve It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eServe at 50–54°F—cool enough to preserve energy and mousse, but not so cold that its Pinot Noir fruit and lees-derived complexity are muted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eUse a tulip-shaped Champagne glass or Burgundy-style white-wine glass rather than a narrow flute; the broader bowl will better reveal its floral, red-fruited, and mineral aromatics. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eserve the first glass immediately, then allow the wine to evolve in the glass for 15–20 minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eEnjoy with roasted poultry, lobster, seared scallops, mushroom dishes, or aged Comté.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/champagne-massin-image-1-vignes_jpg.webp?v=1786094937\" alt=\"Champagne Rémy Massin Pinot Noir Special Club\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Springboard Wine Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46959930966070,"sku":"SOMM2607-CRM18VSA-750","price":165.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2018ChampagneRemyMassinPinotNoirSpecialClub_1.png?v=1784759097"},{"product_id":"2020-champagne-girard-bonnet-caferlane-oger-grand-cru","title":"2020 Champagne Girard-Bonnet \"Caferlane\" Oger Grand Cru","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003eBorn from two historic Grand Cru lineages, Champagne Girard-Bonnet has rapidly become one of the most sought-after grower-producer houses across Europe’s top wine bars and Michelin-starred lists—and that fervor has officially crossed the Atlantic. Tending to pristine old vines across Le Mesnil-sur-Oger and Oger, 7th-generation vigneron Paul Girard works organically and biodynamically to craft single-plot, single-vintage expressions of pure chalk power. With US allocations entering the country in microscopic quantities, securing a bottle of this rising superstar's production is an extraordinary coup for any serious Champagne collector.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"16\"\u003eOriginating from a coveted single \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"16\" data-index-in-node=\"34\"\u003elieu-dit\u003c\/i\u003e planted on thin topsoil over deep chalk in the sun-drenched amphitheater of Oger, \"Caferlane\" reveals the broader, more generous, and textured side of Grand Cru Chardonnay. Partial oak aging endows the wine with a luxurious mouthfeel while preserving its vibrant mineral core. Aromatically seductive, it unfolds with yellow orchard fruit, lemon curd, candied ginger, and toasted hazelnut, leading into a silky, vinous palate anchored by a rich, chalky finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"18\"\u003eFast Facts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"19\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"19,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"19,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eClassification:\u003c\/b\u003e Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs (100% Chardonnay)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"19,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"19,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFarming:\u003c\/b\u003e Certified Organic \u0026amp; Biodynamic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"19,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"19,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDosage:\u003c\/b\u003e Extra-Brut | Single-Vineyard (\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"19,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"38\"\u003eLieu-Dit\u003c\/i\u003e \"Caferlane\")\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"21\"\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"22\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"22,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"22,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBroad \u0026amp; Textural:\u003c\/b\u003e Showcases Oger’s signature warmth and richness, offering a rounder, more voluptuous contrast to Le Mesnil’s razor-sharp focus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"22,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"22,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eArtisanal Craftsmanship:\u003c\/b\u003e Wild-fermented with low sulfur intervention and subtle oak integration for multidimensional complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"22,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"22,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCollector's Side-by-Side:\u003c\/b\u003e The ultimate comparative bottling to taste alongside \"Les Mussettes\" for a masterclass in Côte des Blancs terroir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"24\"\u003eHow To Serve It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"25\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"25,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"25,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eIdeal Temperature:\u003c\/b\u003e Serve at \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"25,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"28\"\u003e48°F–52°F (8°C–10°C)\u003c\/b\u003e in a wide-tulip glass or Pinot Noir stem to highlight its vinous texture and layered aromatics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"25,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"25,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCellaring:\u003c\/b\u003e Has the density and acid structure to age beautifully for \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"25,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"69\"\u003e10–15 years\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"25,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"25,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFood Pairing:\u003c\/b\u003e Pairs brilliantly with roasted poultry, lobster bisque, truffle mushroom risotto, or aged Comté cheese.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47286323052598,"sku":"SOMM2608-GBO20CAF-750","price":149.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2020ChampagneGirard-BonnetCaferlaneOgerGrandCru.png?v=1787090276"},{"product_id":"2012-champagne-ployez-jacquemart-dosage-zero-extra-brut","title":"2012 Champagne Ployez-Jacquemart, Blanc de Blancs Dosage Zéro Extra Brut","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBack-vintage Champagnes like the 2010 and 2012 releases are becoming harder to find in retail distribution, making bottles like today’s featured \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2012 Ployez-Jacquemart Extra Brut Blanc de Blancs “Dosage Zéro”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e an absolute prize for serious collectors. While the standard \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2012 Ployez-Jacquemart Extra Brut Blanc de Blancs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e scored a glowing 95 points from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWine Spectator\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this far scarcer \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Dosage Zéro” version flew under the radar of the big critics simply because there isn't enough of it to go aroun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ed. Pulled from the exact same world-class Premier and Grand Cru Chardonnay plots—spanning the house's cold chalk slopes in Ludes to legendary terroirs in the Côte des Blancs—this is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003epure non-dosage, vintage Champagne firing on all cylinders with zero added sugar.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThird-generation winemaker Laurence Ployez doesn't make corporate, predictable Champagne. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWorking out of her family's historic estate, she vinifies strictly in un-oaked stainless steel using only pristine \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efirst-press juice—no wood makeup, no shortcuts. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHer cellar regimen is uncompromising: the wine ages \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esur pointe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (nose-to-punt) in 25-meter-deep chalk cellars to preserve piercing fruit intensity without getting bogged down by heavy lees. Bottled as a true non-dosage cuvée with no added sugar post-disgorgement, there is nothing to hide behind. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat you get is raw, unfiltered saline energy and unadulterated Chardonnay purity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImagine tasting  Cru White Burgundy with fine pinpoint bubbles and exquisite mousse. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOn release, it slammed the palate with the razor-sharp, bone-dry intensity of a top-tier Premier Cru Chablis. Now, with over a decade of bottle age under its belt, it has morphed into something far more sophisticated—drinking like a fully throttled Puligny-Montrachet \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLes Perrières\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Expect a surge of crushed chalk, lemon curd, raw hazelnut, and vibrant white florals backed by a ferocious, mouthwatering streak of ocean air. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you crave mineral drive, well-orchestrated precision, and terroir-driven earthtones over mass-market fluff, snap this up before it vanishes entirely.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSanté!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/Champagne_Ployez-Jacquemart_table.jpg?v=1788237417\" alt=\"2012 Champagne Ployez-Jacquemart, Blanc de Blancs Dosage Zéro Extra Brut\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"La Grenouille Wine Imports","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47397091311670,"sku":"SOMM2608-PJ12DZ-750","price":129.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2012ChampagnePloyez-Jacquemart_DosageZeroExtraBrut_1.png?v=1787689227"},{"product_id":"2012-sanchez-le-guedard-meunier-vallee-de-la-marne","title":"2012 Sanchez-Le Guédard, Meunier, Vallée de la Marne","description":"\u003cp\u003eJosé and Sébastien Sanchez run this family estate in Cumières, a Premier Cru village in the Vallée de la Marne just 3.5 km from Épernay. The house has been in the family since 1954, and today's estate is built on generations of hands-on vineyard work: manual plowing, cover cropping, and a certified organic approach that puts the health of the soil first. In the cellar, every cuvée is still riddled by hand, a detail that speaks to the family's commitment to traditional Champagne craft even as they bring in modern technique where it serves the wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis bottling puts Meunier entirely on its own, a grape usually cast as a supporting player in Champagne blends. It's sourced from the estate's Premier Cru parcels in Cumières, where chalk, limestone, and clay soils provide the drainage and mineral backbone the variety needs to shine solo. The 2012 is vinified completely in stainless steel to preserve precision and fruit purity, then given extended aging on the lees before release with zero dosage. The result is a vintage-dated, Extra-Brut Champagne that shows just how serious single-varietal Meunier can be when it comes from the right site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt's a rare chance to taste Meunier unblended and un-sweetened, from a Premier Cru village built for it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe nose opens on baked apple, quince, and toasted hazelnut, layered over a faint brioche note from extended lees aging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOn the palate, lively acidity carries ripe pear and citrus zest, framed by a saline, chalky minerality that keeps the fruit from ever going soft.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe finish is long and precise, with a mineral snap that keeps you coming back for another sip.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZero dosage keeps everything taut and food-friendly, making this as at home at the table as it is on its own before dinner.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow To Serve It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChill it to 45-48°F, cold enough to keep the structure tight without muting the aromatics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo decanting is required, though a few minutes in the glass let the toasted and brioche notes open up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePour it into all-purpose stems rather than a narrow flute, giving the wine room to show its layered aromatics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAt the table, it's a natural match for seared scallops with brown butter and toasted hazelnuts, or classic Champagne companions like soft-ripened cheese and oysters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Springboard Wine Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47598677196854,"sku":"SOMM2609-SAN12MEU-750","price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2012Sanchez-LeGuedard_Meunier_ValleedelaMarne.png?v=1788306148"},{"product_id":"2012-champagne-jean-vesselle-le-petit-clos-grand-cru-extra-brut-bouzy","title":"2012 Champagne Jean Vesselle, \"Le Petit Clos\" Grand Cru Extra Brut, Bouzy","description":"\u003cp\u003eAt just 0.08 hectares (one-fifth of an acre), Jean Vesselle’s \u003ci\u003eLe Petit Clos\u003c\/i\u003e is nearly nine times smaller than Krug Clos d'Ambonnay. While Krug sells its 100% Pinot Noir Grand Cru monopole for over $3,000 a bottle, Vesselle's tiny walled site offers the exact same high-elevation Bouzy Grand Cru Pinot Noir terroir and wood-aged depth from old vines planted in 1968—making it one of the rarest, most absurdly underpriced \u003ci\u003eclos\u003c\/i\u003e allocations in all of Champagne.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is essentially like drinking Grand Cru Côte de Nuits Burgundy with world-class bubbles. Fermented and aged entirely in neutral French oak barrels (\u003ci\u003efûts de chêne\u003c\/i\u003e), this 2012 Blanc de Noirs possesses a jaw-dropping vinosity, structural muscle, and coat-your-mouth texture that demands a seat at the dinner table to showcase its full pedigree. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the glass, it pours a rich, shimmering gold, erupting with a deeply complex bouquet of baked red apple, dried figs, roasted hazelnuts, brioche, and woodsmoke, underscored by a streak of crushed chalk minerality. On the palate, it hits with profound weight and creamy vinous density, balanced by an electric, mouthwatering wave of Extra Brut acidity that drives through an insanely long, savory finish. At 14 years from vintage, it is firing on all cylinders today yet built to age gracefully for another decade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSourced from a tiny, walled micro-parcel in the legendary Grand Cru village of Bouzy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% Pinot Noir (Blanc de Noirs) showcasing immense power, structure, and vinous depth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOver a decade of lees aging delivers complex notes of roasted nuts, bruised red apples, pastry dough, and chalk.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA rare, single-vineyard prestige cuvée for collectors of serious grower Champagne.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow To Serve It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eServe slightly warmer than standard sparklers, between 50°F and 54°F, to allow its full-bodied structure to blossom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo decanting needed; allow it to unfurl gradually in the glass over 30 minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse all-purpose stems to capture its deep, vinous aromatics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePair with rich dishes like roasted duck, seared foie gras, truffle risotto, or aged Comté.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/Jean_Vesselle.jpg?v=1766475292\" alt=\"Champagne Jean Vesselle\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"North Berkeley Wine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47708932603958,"sku":"SOMM2609-CJV12PCL-750","price":269.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2011ChampagneJeanVesselle_LePetitClos_GrandCruBouzy_MainImage-1800x1800.jpg?v=1756835454"},{"product_id":"2008-dom-perignon","title":"2008 Dom Pérignon Brut Champagne","description":"\u003cp\u003eThere are great vintages of Dom Pérignon, and then there is 2008. Widely regarded as one of Champagne’s defining vintages of the modern era, 2008 delivered the rare combination of exceptional ripeness, brilliant acidity, and immense aging potential. The growing season hardly suggested greatness at first, with cool, grey conditions dominating much of the year before clear skies and sustained north-northeasterly winds arrived just as harvest began. The result was remarkably healthy fruit with outstanding balance. Dom Pérignon recognized just how slowly the wine would evolve, famously releasing the more immediately generous 2009 before the 2008. For one of Champagne’s most important prestige cuvées, it was an extraordinary decision, and one that speaks volumes about the potential they saw in the vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNearly two decades from harvest, that patience is beginning to pay off. The 2008 Dom Pérignon is entering a beautiful stage of development, retaining the precision and energy that defined it from release while gaining layers of mature complexity. White flowers, citrus, and stone fruit lead into toasted brioche, roasted almond, subtle spice, and smoky mineral notes. The palate has gained breadth and richness, but the defining feature remains its extraordinary spine of acidity. Everything feels tightly composed rather than heavy, driving toward a long, saline, smoky finish. It is exactly the combination that makes great Champagne so compelling with age: richness without excess, maturity without sacrificing freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor collectors, 2008 has established itself as one of the benchmark Dom Pérignon releases of its generation. Antonio Galloni awarded it 98 points and has described it among the great wines in the history of the house, while Jane Anson awarded it 100 points. More importantly, the wine is only beginning to show what nearly two decades of evolution can do. There is enough development to make opening a bottle enormously compelling today, yet the underlying acidity and structure point toward many more years of life ahead. For anyone building a serious Champagne cellar, 2008 Dom Pérignon is one of the vintages that belongs in the conversation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImpeccable Provenance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese wines were acquired through approved channels and have remained in professional, temperature-controlled storage since release, ensuring impeccable provenance and condition. Don't miss this rare opportunity to own a piece of Champagne history. With limited quantities available, these wines represent the perfect gift for the discerning oenophile or a treasured addition to any cellar.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/dom_p_estate.webp?v=1789793718\" alt=\"Dom Pérignon\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Adam Tuton (Bordeaux Collection Feb. 2025)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47760453926966,"sku":"AT-DP08CHA-750","price":349.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2008-dom-perignon-champagne_dcc02743-3271-42e1-8a55-65d91ae2087c.jpg?v=1789792774"},{"product_id":"2002-salon-le-mesnil-blanc-de-blancs","title":"2002 Salon, Le Mesnil Blanc de Blancs","description":"\u003cp\u003eThere are rare Champagnes, and then there is Salon. The house produces just one wine: a vintage Blanc de Blancs made entirely from Chardonnay grown in the Grand Cru village of Le Mesnil-sur-Oger. There is no non-vintage Salon and no second cuvée. If the vintage does not meet the house’s standards, Salon simply is not made. That uncompromising philosophy has turned this tiny Champagne house into one of the most coveted names in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSalon was born from the vision of Eugène-Aimé Salon, who believed that Chardonnay from the chalk soils of Le Mesnil-sur-Oger was capable of producing profound Champagne entirely on its own. At a time when blending grapes, villages, and vintages defined Champagne, his approach was radical. One grape. One Grand Cru village. One vintage. More than a century later, that singular philosophy still defines every bottle of Salon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2002 Salon shows exactly why this approach can produce Champagne of extraordinary longevity. More than two decades after harvest, citrus and orchard fruit still surge through layers of brioche, toasted almond, white flowers, chalk, flint, and saline minerality. There is tremendous depth and power, but the defining quality is tension. Brilliant acidity cuts through the richness and drives an extraordinarily long, precise finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDecanter, James Suckling, and Wine Enthusiast have each awarded the 2002 Salon 100 points, and the wine still possesses decades of potential evolution. Salon is produced in tiny quantities even by prestige Champagne standards, and mature bottles from its greatest vintages rarely surface. For a serious Champagne cellar, 2002 Salon is not simply a trophy bottle. It is one of the reference points.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-lg first:mt-3\"\u003eProvenance Guarantee\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis wine comes with an unimpeachable provenance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-textOff list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePurchased Ex Chateau En Primeur in 2017\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReleased between June 2018 and March 2019\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStored at Dartess in Bordeaux\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTransferred to London City Bond in February 2020\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKept in original packaging, undisturbed case\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-lg first:mt-3\"\u003eImpeccable Provenance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese wines were acquired through an approved Bordeaux négociant as futures in 2017. Upon release from the châteaux between June 2018 and March 2019, they were stored at Dartess in Bordeaux before being transferred to London City Bond in February 2020. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDon't miss this rare opportunity to own a piece of Bordeaux history. With limited quantities available, these wines represent the perfect gift for the discerning oenophile or a treasured addition to any cellar.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/salone_estate.jpg?v=1787664223\" alt=\"2002 Salon, Le Mesnil Blanc de Blancs\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Adam Tuton (Bordeaux Collection Feb. 2025)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47760454254646,"sku":"AT-SAL02BDB-750","price":1495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2002-champagne-salon.jpg?v=1789997184"},{"product_id":"2015-champagne-charlier-fils-special-club-brut-montigny-sous-chatillon","title":"2015 Champagne Charlier \u0026 Fils, \"Special Club\" Brut, Montigny-sous-Châtillon","description":"\u003cp\u003eChampagne Charlier \u0026amp; Fils is a historic grower house situated in Montigny-sous-Châtillon in the Vallée de la Marne. The estate is unique in Champagne for maintaining the rare tradition of vinifying and aging 100% of their base wines in large oak casks (foudres). As a member of the prestigious Club Trésors de Champagne, their \"Special Club\" release is subjected to rigorous blind tastings by fellow growers before approval.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2015 \"Special Club\" is a Meunier-influenced blend grounded in Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Fermented in oak casks and aged on its fine lees in bottle for nearly eight years before disgorgement, the 2015 vintage displays a rich, vinous profile: baked yellow apples, mirabelle plum, toasted brioche, candied ginger, and subtle pastry cream, underscored by a fine mousse and a chalky line of acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sommselect.com\/blogs\/tasting-notes\/club-tresors-de-champagne\" title=\"Special Club Champagne\"\u003ePrestigious Club Trésors de Champagne (\"Special Club\") bottling, representing the apex of grower Champagne.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRare 100% oak cask (foudre) base wine fermentation, lending exceptional texture and micro-oxygenated depth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNearly eight years of lees aging produces deep autolytic notes of brioche, hazelnut, and yellow orchard fruit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow To Serve It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eServe slightly warmer than typical Champagne, between 48°F and 52°F, to let the vinous oak-aged layers bloom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo decanting required; open and allow it to evolve naturally in the glass over 30 minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePour into all-purpose stems to capture its complex autolytic and oak-aged bouquet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn exceptional partner for roasted poultry, seared scallops, lobster, or aged Comté cheese.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/Champagne_Charlier_Fils_fam.jpg?v=1792135540\" alt=\"Champagne Charlier \u0026amp; Fils\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Springboard Wine Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47909010407478,"sku":"SOMM2609-CEF15SPC-750","price":189.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/Copyof2015ChampagneCharlieretFils_SpecialClub_ValleedelaMarne_MontagnySousChatillon1.png?v=1790622947"},{"product_id":"2013-champagne-billecart-salmon-cuvee-louis-salmon-blanc-de-blancs-extra-brut","title":"2013 Champagne Billecart-Salmon, \"Cuvée Louis Salmon\" Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut","description":"\u003cp\u003eNamed in honor of Louis Salmon, brother of co-founder Elisabeth Salmon and the estate's very first chief winemaker, this prestige cuvée represents the pinnacle of Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs from Billecart-Salmon. Sourced exclusively from legendary Grand Cru villages in the Côte des Blancs (principally Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, Chouilly, and Cramant), the 2013 harvest yielded an exceptional expression defined by crystalline chalk purity, long cellaring potential, and vibrant natural tension.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUniquely, Billecart-Salmon ages approximately 25-30% of the base wine in neutral oak barrels to build texture and complexity, while preserving the pristine minerality of the limestone terroir. Resting on its lees in the estate's 17th-century chalk cellars for nearly a decade prior to disgorgement with a low Extra Brut dosage, the 2013 \"Cuvée Louis Salmon\" is a study in finesse: lemon confit, toasted hazelnuts, white floral scents, fresh brioche, and a chalky, saline mineral drive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCritical Acclaim:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e97 points, Vinous Media:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \" ... an exceptional follow-up to the 2012. Naturally, the 2013 offers a bit more tension, cut and drive, all signatures of this late-ripening vintage. Chalk, slate, crushed rocks, citrus confit and hazelnut all race across the palate as the 2013 sizzles with tension from start to finish. This is still a baby. Give it time. Dosage is 4 grams per liter. Disgorged: January 2024.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e96+ points, Wine Advocate: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\" ... stands as the most characterful wine of the new lineup, expressing itself from the glass with aromas of early-blooming white flowers, lemon oil, nashi pear and almond paste mingled with cardamom, oyster shell and freshly baked bread. On the palate, it is medium- to full-bodied and elegantly muscular, with a tensile core of crystalline purity, racy acids and ample chalky extract. Harvested in October, it derives from the communes of Cramant, Chouilly, Le Mesnil-sur-Oger and Oiry and was vinified entirely in stainless steel with full malolactic fermentation in pursuit of greater harmony in a cool-profile vintage such as this.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe ultimate Blanc de Blancs prestige cuvée from Billecart-Salmon, sourced from premier Grand Cru sites in the Côte des Blancs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePartial oak cask aging endows the wine with a silky mid-palate texture and autolytic depth without masking chalk purity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA decade of slow lees maturation produces a seamless balance of fresh citrus, brioche, and salty minerality.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt with incredible structural precision and razor-sharp acidity that will allow it to age gracefully for decades.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow To Serve It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eServe chilled between 48°F and 52°F to allow its complex, multi-layered bouquet to open up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo decanting necessary; pour directly and allow the fine mousse to unfold in the glass over 20 minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse all-purpose white wine stems to gather its high-toned floral and mineral aromatics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn ideal match for raw oysters, sea scallop carpaccio, turbot in champagne sauce, or aged Comté.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sommselect.com\/collections\/champagne-billecart-salmon\" title=\"Champagne Billecart-Salmon Wine Collection\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShop The Full Champagne Billecart-Salmon Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/3d6448c1-e1ee-4d30-96dc-a7d661c82b8b.jpg?v=1790890836\" alt=\"Champagne Billecart-Salmon\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Chambers \u0026 Chambers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47919857139766,"sku":"SOMM2609-BSAL13LSBB-750","price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2013ChampagneBillecart-Salmon_CuveeLouisSalmonBlancdeBlancsExtraBrut.png?v=1790723337"},{"product_id":"2015-champagne-billecart-salmon-cuvee-nicolas-francois-extra-brut","title":"2015 Champagne Billecart-Salmon, \"Cuvée Nicolas François\" Extra Brut","description":"\u003cp\u003eCreated in 1964 as a tribute to the founder of the House, \"Cuvée Nicolas François\" is Billecart-Salmon's flagship prestige vintage cuvée. It unites top Grand Cru Pinot Noir from the Montagne de Reims and the Grande Vallée de la Marne (such as Verzenay and Aÿ) with Grand Cru Chardonnay from the Côte des Blancs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2015 release highlights a vintage of exceptional phenolic ripeness and power. Partial vinification in oak barrels (approx. 15-20%) lends subtle micro-oxygenated structure and complexity, while extended aging on fine lees under natural cork (bouchage liège) yields an expansive autolytic richness. Finished with a precise Extra Brut dosage, it balances rich red berry weight with bright, chalky linear drive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCritical Acclaim:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/jackes_suckling_240x240.png?v=1769834026\" alt=\"James Suckling Wine Logo\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e95 Points, James Suckling:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"An overt style of baked apples and stone fruit with vibrant lemons and chalk, as well as subtle brioche character. Medium-bodied, generous and large, showing fine mousse and crisp acidity. Tight yet focused with a toasty finish. Drink now.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/vinous_240x240.png?v=1769834033\" alt=\"Vinous Wine Media Logo\" style=\"margin-bottom: 15.992646px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points, Vinous Media:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2015 Brut Cuvée Nicolas François Billecart is quite delicate and understated. Floral and savory notes meld into a core of lemon confit, sage, mint and dried flowers. Medium in body and vibrant, with terrific energy, the 2015 has a lot to offer. A trace of savory\/slightly vegetal notes lurks beneath, but those flavors are not terribly intrusive; they are more like a strand in a fabric rather than an overpowering characteristic. Dosage is 5 grams per liter. Disgorged: July 2025.- Antonio Galloni\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe flagship prestige vintage release from Billecart-Salmon, celebrating nearly two centuries of winemaking heritage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA luxurious blend of Grand Cru Pinot Noir and Chardonnay offering remarkable power, elegance, and ageability.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplex aromatics of mirabelle plum, roasted nuts, honeyed pastry, dried cherries, and subtle wood spice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExceptional structural weight on the palate backed by fine, creamy effervescence and chalky persistence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIn 1999, Billecart-Salmon’s 1959 Cuvée Nicolas François was named “Champagne of the Millennium” in a blind tasting of 150 of the greatest Champagnes of the 20th century. Even crazier, Billecart-Salmon’s 1961 finished second. They swept #1 and #2, ahead of vintages from Dom Pérignon, Krug, Pol Roger, Ruinart, and others\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow To Serve It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eServe slightly warmer than most Champagne, between 50°F and 54°F, to allow its vinous power to shine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo decanting needed; allow it to evolve in the glass over 30 minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePour into all-purpose white wine stems to concentrate its broad, autolytic bouquet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePair with roasted poultry with truffle, seared duck breast, lobster thermidor, or aged hard cheeses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sommselect.com\/collections\/champagne-billecart-salmon\" title=\"Champagne Billecart-Salmon Wine Collection\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShop The Full Champagne Billecart-Salmon Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/Billecart_Salmon_Champagne_layout.jpg?v=1779569549\" alt=\"Champagne Billecart-Salmon\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Chambers \u0026 Chambers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47919857172534,"sku":"SOMM2609-BSAL15CNF-750","price":245.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2015ChampagneBillecart-Salmon_CuveeNicolasFrancoisExtraBrut.png?v=1790722629"},{"product_id":"2013-champagne-billecart-salmon-cuvee-elisabeth-salmon-rose-extra-brut","title":"2013 Champagne Billecart-Salmon, \"Cuvée Elisabeth Salmon\" Rosé Extra Brut","description":"\u003cp\u003eFirst created in 1988 as a homage to co-founder Elisabeth Salmon, this prestige bottling is widely considered one of the single greatest vintage rosé Champagnes in the world. Blending Grand Cru Chardonnay from the Côte des Blancs with Grand Cru Pinot Noir from the Montagne de Reims, its signature pale salmon hue and delicate berry intensity come from the inclusion of a small percentage (~8-10%) of still red Pinot Noir wine sourced from old vines in Valofroy (Mareuil-sur-Aÿ).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2013 vintage benefited from long, cool late-season ripening, giving the fruit exceptional aromatic clarity and high natural acidity. Aged for nearly a decade on fine lees in bottle, the 2013 \"Cuvée Elisabeth Salmon\" is ethereal and elegant, weaving together wild strawberries, blood orange, pink peppercorn, pastry dough, and crushed chalk minerality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCritical Acclaim:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e98 points, Falstaff Magazine\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Light salmon pink. On the nose, intense chalky notes stand out even before the subtle Pinot fruit, while subtle yeast aromas underscore the irresistibly fresh bouquet. Upon exposure to air, aromas of rosehip, Rainier cherry, and floral notes emerge. The palate is a dense blend of fine effervescence, chalky minerality, lively acidity, and sweet fruit. The body remains almost unobtrusive in the background—delicacy dominates. Long-lasting, yet remaining homogeneous with great finesse. Finally, delicate iodine-like, marine-mineral components linger.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 Points, Vinous Media:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\" ... much more exuberant than the 2012, even though on the surface, that does not exactly align with the respective vintages. The decision to use a bit more new oak, more still red wine and a touch higher dosage to soften the natural austerity of the year paid off handsomely. Rose petal, blood orange, spice and kirsch confer a decidedly exotic flair. The ample, substantial finish is striking.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points, Jeb Dunnuck:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\" ... pours a deeper copper\/salmon color, but not too dark, with more orange undertones. It offers notes of smoky wet stone, pithy grapefruit, and licorice. It has a long, fruity feel on the palate, with verticality and a fluffy mousse. The focus and backbone of Chardonnay really play into it in this vintage, which I prefer. Drink over the coming 20 years. Made from 53% Pinot Noir from Aÿ (sélection massale) and Bouzy, with red wine from parcels in Mesnil-sur-Aÿ, and 47% Chardonnay from Oger, Cramant, and Le Mesnil-sur-Oger. It was 5% barrel vinified and 95% stainless steel. Disgorged in January 2024, with 4 grams per liter dosage. Drink: 2025-2045. (12\/15\/25)\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points, James Suckling:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\"Very fragrant wildflower honey, citrus, sliced apple, nutmeg and pastry aromas. It's beautifully fresh and saline on the palate, with fantastic concentration, but in a delicate, silky way. Long, elegant and chalky finish.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne of the most sought-after, highly rated prestige vintage rosé Champagnes produced.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeatures still red Pinot Noir from historic old vines in Mareuil-sur-Aÿ for refined color and red-berry depth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNearly a decade of lees aging delivers a silky, satiny mousse integrated with high-toned floral and citrus lift.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePristine, bone-dry Extra Brut finish that lingers with extraordinary saline chalk length.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow To Serve It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eServe chilled between 48°F and 52°F.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo decanting necessary; pour straight into the glass and let it breathe over 20 minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse all-purpose white wine stems to maximize its delicate red berry and floral perfume.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent partner for wild salmon carpaccio, pan-seared squab, Peking duck, or fresh raspberry tartlets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sommselect.com\/collections\/champagne-billecart-salmon\" title=\"Champagne Billecart-Salmon Wine Collection\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShop The Full Champagne Billecart-Salmon Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/4be059e9-ea84-4e28-9358-cf6b70a84a2c.jpg?v=1790890836\" alt='2013 Champagne Billecart-Salmon, \"Cuvée Elisabeth Salmon\" Rosé Extra Brut' style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Chambers \u0026 Chambers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47919857238070,"sku":"SOMM2609-BSAL13ESR-750","price":245.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2013ChampagneBillecart-Salmon_CuveeElisabethSalmonRoseExtraBrut.png?v=1790723598"},{"product_id":"2014-champagne-gonet-medeville-grand-cru-extra-brut-cuvee-theophile","title":"2014 Champagne Gonet-Médeville, Grand Cru Extra Brut “Cuvée Théophile”","description":"\u003cp\u003eChampagne Gonet-Médeville is a grower estate founded by Xavier Gonet, from a long-established Chardonnay family in Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, and Julie Médeville, whose family runs Château Gilette in Sauternes. Working from the village of Bisseuil, the couple farm a patchwork of top Grand Cru parcels across the Côte des Blancs and the Montagne de Reims using organic practices, and they bring a Bordeaux-trained patience to the cellar. Their Champagnes are vinous and structured, built for the table and for the long haul.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Cuvée Théophile” is the estate’s prestige vintage bottling, drawn from Grand Cru sites in Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, Oger, and Ambonnay: roughly 60% Chardonnay from the Côte des Blancs and 40% Pinot Noir from Ambonnay. The base wines ferment and age in neutral oak barrels with no malolactic conversion, which keeps the acidity taut while the wood adds texture. The 2014 then rested for nearly a decade on its lees before disgorgement with a low Extra Brut dosage. The result is a deep, layered Champagne with real weight and a long, chalky backbone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA grower prestige cuvée that pairs the tension of Côte des Blancs Chardonnay with the depth of Ambonnay Pinot Noir.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe nose opens with bruised yellow apple, candied lemon, and toasted hazelnut, with brioche emerging as it warms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBarrel fermentation without malolactic gives a broad, vinous palate carried by bright, mouthwatering acidity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNearly ten years on the lees adds savory, nutty depth, and the finish is long and saline with a crushed-chalk edge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSerious enough for a celebration dinner, ready to drink now, and built for years of further life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow To Serve It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eServe chilled between 48 and 52°F. It reveals more as it warms gently in the glass.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo decanting is needed, but give it 15 to 20 minutes in the glass to fully unfold.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePour into all-purpose white wine stems rather than flutes to capture the full bouquet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePair with seared sea scallops in brown butter, lobster thermidor, or a wedge of long-aged Comté.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Martine's Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47991992909878,"sku":"SOMM2610-GM14THEO-750","price":175.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2014ChampagneGonet-MedevilleGrandCruExtraBrutCuveeTheophile.png?v=1791313795"},{"product_id":"2012-champagne-pierre-paillard-la-grande-recolte-bouzy-grand-cru-extra-brut","title":"2012 Champagne Pierre Paillard, “La Grande Récolte” Bouzy Grand Cru Extra Brut","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Paillard family has grown grapes in the Grand Cru village of Bouzy for eight generations, and today brothers Antoine and Quentin Paillard run the estate. All 11 hectares sit within Bouzy itself, a village best known for powerful Pinot Noir, and the brothers favor massal-selection vines planted in thin topsoil over deep chalk. Their focus is on site expression, giving Bouzy’s natural richness a firm mineral frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“La Grande Récolte” is the estate’s vintage flagship, made only in the strongest years. The 2012, from a celebrated vintage across Champagne, blends 55% Pinot Noir and 45% Chardonnay, all from estate Grand Cru parcels, with base wines raised in stainless steel and neutral oak. It then spent more than ten years on its lees under natural cork before disgorgement as Extra Brut. The result is a broad, powerful Champagne held in check by chalky tension.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA single-village Grand Cru vintage Champagne, sourced entirely from the family’s own Bouzy vineyards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAromas of mirabelle plum, dried cherry, and toasted brioche, lifted by a hint of candied ginger.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBouzy Pinot Noir brings weight and red-fruit depth, while Chardonnay and chalk keep the palate driving forward.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOver a decade of aging under cork builds a fine, creamy mousse and a long, saline finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA true dinner Champagne with the structure to stand up to rich, savory dishes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow To Serve It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eServe a touch warmer than most Champagne, between 50 and 54°F, to show its full range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo decanting is required. Let it evolve slowly in the glass over the course of the meal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll-purpose white wine stems will capture its broad bouquet better than flutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePair with roast duck breast with cherry jus, seared foie gras, or a truffled roast chicken.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Skurnik Wines West","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47991992942646,"sku":"SOMM2610-PP12GRC-750","price":249.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2012ChampagnePierrePaillard_LaGrandeRecolte_BouzyGrandCruExtraBrut_1.png?v=1791318083"},{"product_id":"2019-champagne-benoit-lahaye-grand-cru-violaine-extra-brut","title":"2019 Champagne Benoît Lahaye, Grand Cru \"Violaine\" Extra Brut","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003eBenoît Lahaye is a titan of biodynamic Champagne, and \"Violaine\" is his rawest, most mesmerizing masterpiece. Sourced 50\/50 from two contiguous, horse-plowed parcels bridging Bouzy and Tauxières-Mutry, this equal blend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay gets the ultimate minimalist treatment: native fermentation, 10 months of lees aging in neutral oak casks, and bottling with zero added sulfur and zero dosage. It is an uncompromising snapshot of deep Montagne de Reims chalk, bursting from the glass with laser-focused energy, salted lemons, white peach, bruised orchard fruit, and an incredible vein of smoky, crushed-flint minerality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eWhat makes \"Violaine\" a bucket-list bottle for sommeliers is its impossible balance of power and purity. The neutral barrel aging builds a silky, vinous texture on the palate, yet the complete absence of added SO2 leaves the wine tasting entirely \"alive\"—soaring, weightless, and intensely energetic. Expect vibrant notes of wild brioche, lime blossom, and fresh hazelnut leading into a bone-dry, mouthwatering finish that hums with chalky tension. Pair this natural Grand Cru powerhouse with roasted turbot, duck liver pate, or aged Comté, and open it 15 minutes before pouring to let its brilliant complexity unfurl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eIconic Zero-SO2 Natural Winemaking:\u003c\/b\u003e Benoit Lahaye is a pioneer in biodynamic Champagne, and \"Violaine\" is made without any added sulfur or dosage, creating an unadulterated, living expression of pure fruit and chalky soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eEqual Grand Cru Balance:\u003c\/b\u003e A seamless 50\/50 blend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay sourced from adjacent, horse-plowed parcels in Bouzy and Tauxières-Mutry that combines deep vinous structure with laser-sharp mineral tension.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eUltra-Limited Production:\u003c\/b\u003e Crafted in tiny quantities via native-yeast fermentation in neutral French oak barrels, making it a coveted bucket-list bottle for collectors and sommeliers alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHow To Serve It\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/b\u003e Serve cellar-cool at 48-52°F (10–12°C)—avoid serving it bone-cold so the complex aromas and vinous texture can fully open up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eGlassware:\u003c\/b\u003e Use a wide-swowl white wine glass or tulip Champagne glass instead of a narrow flute to let the zero-dosage profile breathe and express its subtle oak aging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFood Pairings:\u003c\/b\u003e Pair with rich, savory dishes like roasted halibut with chanterelles, duck liver pâté, pan-seared sea scallops, or aged mountain cheeses like Comté and Beaufort.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Avanelle Wine Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47996587540534,"sku":"SOMM2610-BLHY19CHMPVLN-750","price":189.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2019ChampagneBenoitLahaye_GrandCruViolaineExtraBrut.png?v=1792173417"},{"product_id":"2018-champagne-bollinger-la-grande-annee-brut","title":"2018 Champagne Bollinger, \"La Grande Année\" Brut","description":"\u003cp\u003eFounded in 1829 in the Grand Cru village of Aÿ, Champagne Bollinger remains one of the great family-owned houses of Champagne. Bollinger farms an unusually large estate of its own, much of it Grand and Premier Cru, with Pinot Noir at the heart of its style. It is also one of the few houses that still ferments in oak barrels, maintained by its own in-house cooper, which gives its Champagnes a signature depth and vinous richness. Bollinger is certified HVE (Haute Valeur Environnementale) for sustainable farming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLa Grande Année is the house's prestige vintage Champagne, made only in years Bollinger judges exceptional. It is a Pinot Noir-led blend drawn from Grand and Premier Cru villages across the Montagne de Reims and Côte des Blancs, fermented entirely in old oak barrels, then aged on its lees under natural cork rather than crown cap and riddled by hand. The warm, generous 2018 harvest shows in the wine's opulence, but the long lees aging and chalky backbone keep it focused and fresh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBollinger's flagship vintage Champagne, rich and vinous with real precision.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBaked mirabelle plum, dried apricot, and honeyed orange peel on the nose, with toasted hazelnut.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA creamy, fine mousse carries notes of pie crust and subtle oak spice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe finish is long, chalky, and gently saline.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Champagne for the dinner table as much as the toast, with years of development ahead.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow To Serve It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eServe slightly warmer than most Champagne, between 50°F and 54°F, to let its layers show.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo decanting needed. Let it open in the glass over the first 20 to 30 minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePour into all-purpose white wine stems rather than flutes to gather its full bouquet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePair with roasted lobster in black truffle butter, seared sweetbreads, roast chicken with morels, or a wedge of aged Comté.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Vintus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48128321224758,"sku":"SOMM2610-BOLL18LGA-750","price":209.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2018ChampagneBollinger_LaGrandeAnneeBrut.png?v=1792178655"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/collections\/Billecart_Salmon_Champagne_34_06dc9da0-77b8-4690-95f7-46528836461e.jpg?v=1792284121","url":"https:\/\/sommselect.com\/collections\/rare-collectible-champagne.oembed","provider":"SommSelect","version":"1.0","type":"link"}