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H. Billiot Brut Tradition

75% Pinot Noir, 25% Chardonnay Dosage: 9g/l Wines of the first and second pressing Blend of three vintages; is the only champagne from Billiot to receive a small amount of grape juice from the second pressing, which lends this cuvée an unbelievable balance and softens the acidity which can be notorious in the Cuvée de Réserve. A stunning vinous, champagne for beginners and experts alike. Moritz OCT22: A charming, uncomplicated cuvée with a very vinous character. A dominant red fruitiness is carried by a light herbaceousness, which balances the champagne nicely.

Content: 0.75 Liter (€53.20* / 1 Liter)

€39.90*

H. Billiot Brut Rosé

75% Pinot Noir, 25% Chardonnay 4-8% red wine (Bouzy Rouge) Dosage: 9g/l Aged for 12 months in oak Instead of a Saignee, this is a blend of 4-8% red wine (Bouzy Rouge), vinified in wood for one year. The rosé from Billot is particularly celebrated and prized in the USA for its expressiveness and extreme vinous character. It is less a siren for fans of fresh, mineral-driven rosés, and eschews the heavy earthy character of a Rosé de Saignee. Billiot's decision to forgo the Saignee method is typical for the domaine, with wines noted for their vinous nature, body, balanced and expressiveness, all while maintaining a cool and refreshing character. No one component is allowed to tower above the rest.

Content: 0.75 Liter (€56.00* / 1 Liter)

€42.00*

H. Billiot Brut Réserve

75% Pinot Noir, 25% Chardonnay Dosage: 9g/l 50% reserve wines from the most recent 2 vintages First pressing onlyTilman FEB24: Very balanced champagne with ripe fruit and nice spice. Full-bodied and round. Tasting FEB20 (base 14 + 15 + 16): Perfect for pairing with food, spicy, full-bodied, accidity beautifully embedded, aromatic, vinous, round Moritz OCT22: Strong noticeable wood, which is rounded off by a warm yellow fruitiness and a subtle spiciness.

Content: 0.75 Liter (€57.33* / 1 Liter)

€43.00*

Benoit Marguet Yuman 21 - Bio

100% Chardonnay Dosage: 0g/lSince its initial release in 2019, the house Marguet's base cuvée. An exquisite calling card made from 100 percent Chardonnay from Vrigny, fresh and lively.

Content: 0.75 Liter (€72.67* / 1 Liter)

€54.50*

H. Billiot Millesime 2018

70% Pinot Noir, 30% Chardonnay Dosage: 8g/l At least 4 years of bottle maturity Old vines No Malo Maturation in enamel tank

Content: 0.75 Liter (€76.00* / 1 Liter)

€57.00*

H. Billiot Cuvée Julie 2016

50% Pinot Noir, 50% Chardonnay Dosage: 6g/l 6 month in oak barrels In 1999 the house created its second Tête de Cuvée, named for Laetitia's daughter, Julie. It is created from equal parts Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Usually a single vintage champagne, although it is not marked as such on the label. The barrel-matured cuvée has a distinctive and individual character. Pairs beautifully with many meat dishes, smoked foods, and flavorful dishes — often called a "fireplace champagne."

Content: 0.75 Liter (€80.00* / 1 Liter)

€60.00*

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Benoit Marguet Shaman 21 - Bio

84% Pinot Noir16% Chardonnay Dosage: 0g/l Juicy, salty, mineral and complex! The cuvée of annually changing portions of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from pure Grand Cru locations was fermented in barrels up to nine years old. The Benoît Marguet champagnes are filled without added sulfur and without dosage. Description of Sebastian Bordthäuser about 2016: Nose: The Shaman by Champagne Marguet from the 2016 vintage has been on the lees for around two years and entices with a richly filled display: yeast braid, brioche and pretzel biscuits as well as a generous piece of butter outline the notes of autolysis, which are enhanced by fine notes of apricot with increasing ventilation in the glass . Stoved apples follow, which are accompanied by herbal spices with aromas of sorrel and Giersch. Grounded through the obligatory ground oyster shell, the nose can look forward to the first sip. Mouth: With a creamy texture and small-sparkling Mousseux in the first taste, it is initially a bit quick-tempered, which can be attributed to the short time after the disgorgement and will soon go away. The bread notes of sourdough and pretzels of pretzels are aromatically reflected in the nose. On the palate it is precise but by no means leptosome, but with a good juice and joyful appearance. Its mouth-watering saline vein nestles around the slim acid nerve and, in combination with the fine phenolic, gives it its non-slip, non-slip feel that accelerates its drinking speed immensely. Fruity and tart with animating notes of red, ripe apple in a long, smoky finish. Food Pairing: - Ravioli with young spinach in nutmeg butter and crumbs - Mussels with french fries - Fried chicken wings with red fermented tofu

Content: 0.75 Liter (€82.00* / 1 Liter)

€61.50*

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Eric Rodez Cuvée de Crayères - Bio

60% Pinot Noir, 40% Chardonnay Dosage: 6g/l Blended with 12 diverse base wines from 4 vintages 45-50% Reserve wine (20-25% vinified in small barrel) Terroirs: Terroir d'Ambonnay: Les Bermonts, Le Moulin, Les cheminots, Les Grandes Ruelles, Le Noyer saint pys, les secs, Les Fournettes, La pierre aux larrons, Les agusons, Les Beurys.... Average age of the vines: 30 Years Vinification: 70% in enamel tank, 30% in old barrel, 75% with malolactic fermentation, matured for up to 7 years on the lees Domaine's entry level champagne, one that nonetheless displays a challenging complexity. Crisp & fruity (primarily apple) and nuanced. 60% Pinot Noir, 40% Chardonnay, Dosage 6g/l Nicola FEB24: Ultra strong, complex, slightly matured flavors but spot on, extremely long, multi-layered, also a bit of a stony element which makes it even more interesting. Ultra balanced. Moritz FEB24: Even with the "entry-level" cuvée, one can feel the elegance and complexity that Eric skillfully wants to encapsulate in the bottle. Everything is very delicate, not too loud, yet very present. A harmony of marzipan, roasted nuts, chalk, and a light smokiness greets the senses. The palate brings out more of the fresh, chalky flavors, which suits the cuvée extremely well. An extremely long finish ties the whole package together. What is sold as an entry-level at Maison Rodez, without overstepping, could be the pinnacle in many other houses. Tasting FEB20: Very strong, made another leap forward since tasting a year ago, very dense, great Tasting JUL21: very complex release, very nutty, very layered, browned apple, slight ripeness, cool, great depth (Eric's language for minerality, chalk contact of vines, mouthfeel).

Content: 0.75 Liter (€84.67* / 1 Liter)

€63.50*

Lacourte-Godbillon Mi-Pentes Extra Brut

100% Pinot Noir Dosage: 3g/l 31% reserve wines from previous vintage Mid-slope plots, 40 years average age, ploughing under the vines and grass between the rows. Ageing: Minimum of 28 months on lees and 4 months after disgorgement. Vinification: 80% in thermo-regulated stainless steel tanks, 20% in oak barrels (228l), No malo-lactic fermentation. Tasting: Concentrated, intense nose of yellow fruits, sweet spice. Precise structure and meaty substance of Pinot d’Ecueil. Vibrant, high pitched and persistant texture.

Content: 0.75 Liter (€86.67* / 1 Liter)

€65.00*

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H. Billiot Cuvée Julie 2017

Content: 0.75 Liter (€89.33* / 1 Liter)

€67.00*

H. Billiot Cuvée Laetitia

60% Pinot Noir, 40% Chardonnay Chardonnay reserve wines 1983-2014, Pinot Noir from 2013 No malolactische fermentation Vinified im enamel steel tank 48 monath aging on the lees Distinctive cuvée created using a perpetual blending system (solera) since 1980. At this point a blend of more 20 vintages, aged in an enamel tank. A portion is removed regularly, to be refreshed with a portion of the current vintage. This system, similar in style to the solera system, differs only in that the wine is not stored in wooden barrels. The proportions used for the blending remain a closely guarded house secret, although it has been revealed that the share of Chardonnay is slightly ahead of the rest. In 2005 the cuvée grew too voluminous for a single tank, and so a portion was added into a second tank. This 'retanking' provided an interesting experiment into the complexity of this style of maturation: the winemakers suddenly had to deal with a new and unwanted oxidative effect. By 2009 order had been restored to the system and the decision was made to start refreshing the cuvée with a larger proportion of newer, highly ripe vintages. Cuvée Laetitia is the most challenging, complex and distinctive top blend from the Billiot domaine. For advanced champagne drinkers only, especially those who enjoy a well matured wine! Beautiful when paired with a variety of foods, especially a fragrant cheese plate! Moritz OCT22: A cuvée made using the Solera method, which is dominated by a warm-hearted yellow fruit. There is a subtle spiciness in the finish, which gives the cuvée a nice tension.

Content: 0.75 Liter (€92.00* / 1 Liter)

€69.00*

Eric Rodez Macération Rosé - Bio

30% Pinot Noir, 24% Chardonnay vinified as white wine, 46% Pinot Noir vinified as maceration Dosage: 3g/l Average age of the vines: 33 Years Vinification: 80% in wood 40% malolactic fermentation, 60% without 4 years bottle aging Dosage: 3g/l Full-bodied, vinous, food friendly! Nicola FEB24: Ultra-complex, vibrant fruit, very strong energy, such lightness and finesse, there's hardly a better rosé out there. Moritz FEB24: Complex and radiant. Cooked strawberry, strawberry leaf, and earthy umami notes offer an extremely diverse taste experience. The acidity almost dances across the tongue with a lightness that is invigorating. The finish seems endless. A rosé champagne for those who have dismissed rosé as trivial and are open to being pleasantly surprised.

Content: 0.75 Liter (€98.67* / 1 Liter)

€74.00*

Eric Rodez Blanc de Blancs - Bio

100% ChardonnayDosage: 4g/l Assemblage using 5-6 vintages: 2007 - 41%, 2006 - 20%, 2005 - 17%, 2004 -15%, 2003 - 3%, 2002 - 4%. Average age of the vines: 32 years. Vinification: 70% used wood, 30% enamel tank; 70% without malolactic fermentation, 30% with. Terroir: Le noyer St Pys, les Morins, les Genettes, les Champsaults, Les Secs, Les Bermonts, Les Crayères, les Agusons, les Cheminots. This Blanc de Blanc does not belong to the minimalistic, mineral-driven style, but rather is round and balanced with a touch of fragrant flowers. Complex and nuanced due in part to the barrel influence and a perfect pairing partner at the table — to more than just fish! Nicola FEB24: A slightly richer release at the moment, very generous, a somewhat noticeable influence of wood, dried fruits, brioche. Moritz FEB24: Light, but very nice reduction, nose and palate reflect each other perfectly. Salty, wet stones, white almond are predominant, with a background of some dried apricot. All very calm. Very subtle, perfectly integrated wood notes. The mousseux is round but precise, and the long finish is very chalky.

Content: 0.75 Liter (€98.67* / 1 Liter)

€74.00*

Lacourte-Godbillon Terroirs Épanouis #1, Degorg. tardif

85% Pinot Noir, 15% Chardonnay Base 2015 Dosage: 1,5g/l

Content: 0.75 Liter (€102.00* / 1 Liter)

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Eric Rodez Blanc de Noirs - Bio

100% Pinot NoirDosage: 5g/lAssemblage using 5-6 vintages. Average age of the vines: 32 years Vinification: 75% used wood, 25% enamel tank; 65% without malolactic fermentation, 35% with. Terroir: Les Beurys du bas, Les goisses, les secs, les fournettes, les genettes, les bas touret, les vaux saint basles, La pierre aux larons, les Bouités, les grandes ruelles. More full-bodied and vinous than the Blanc de Blancs. Complex, deep fruits, and elegant with a long finish. Nicola FEB24: (has those green aromas again that I can't place) Winey, full-bodied, strength, intensity, elegance. Moritz FEB24: Juicy blackberry, licorice, and a nice cardamom spice give the BdN great complexity. On the palate, full-bodied and juicy, but somewhat leaner than the Blanc de Blanc. The tight acidity provides a beautifully long finish. Tasting FEB20: Extremely long, elegant, great pinot fruit, dense, harmonious, balanced, not too heavy, creamy, acidity very well integrated

Content: 0.75 Liter (€102.00* / 1 Liter)

€76.50*

Benoit Marguet Ambonnay Freedom 2019 - Bio

63% Pinot Noir 37% Chardonnay Dosage: 0g/l The grapes for the Ambonnay Grand Cru Brut Nature are grown on old vines with an average age of 42 years on lime, clay and sandy soils in the following Lieu-Dits: Les Saints Remys, Les Beurys, Les Crayères, La Grande Ruelle, Les Bermonts and Le Parc . The six lieu dits are all fermented individually in wood. The barrels vary from second to ninth occupancy. The plants have been plowed manually with the horse since 2010. Marguets champagne are generally neither enriched nor provided with shipping dosages. He works with minimal intervention, without pumps and with little to no added sulfur.

Content: 0.75 Liter (€111.33* / 1 Liter)

€83.50*

Benoit Marguet Verzenay Grand Cru 2019 - Bio

100% Pinot Noir Dosage: 0g/lVinegrower: Hugues Godmé

Content: 0.75 Liter (€111.33* / 1 Liter)

€83.50*

H. Billiot Brut Réserve MAGNUM

75% Pinot Noir, 25% Chardonnay Dosage: 9g/l 50% reserve wines from the most recent 2 vintages First pressing only Moritz OCT22: Strong noticeable wood, which is rounded off by a warm yellow fruitiness and a subtle spiciness.

Content: 1.5 Liter (€56.67* / 1 Liter)

€85.00*

Benoit Marguet Ambonnay Chardonnay (Still Wine) 2018 Coteaux Blanc - Bio

100% ChardonnayFermentation and vinification in oak (19 months)Single vineyards "Les Beurys and Les Crayères"STILL WINE

Content: 0.75 Liter (€116.00* / 1 Liter)

€87.00*

Benoit Marguet Ambonnay Chardonnay (Still Wine) 2019 Coteaux Blanc - Bio

100% Chardonnay Fermentation and aging in oak barrels for 19 months Single vineyards ""Les Beurys und Les Crayères" minimal use of SO2 1511 bottlesSTILL WINE

Content: 0.75 Liter (€116.00* / 1 Liter)

€87.00*

Lacourte-Godbillon Chaillots Hautes Vignes 2019

100% Chardonnay Dosage: 2,5g/l From the single vineyard Chaillots, planted in 1966 (Massal selection of Pinots from Ecueil), southern exposure, green vineyards Terrois: sand on the surface, chalk in the subsoil 5 years of bottle maturity Fermentation in 300 l. Wooden barrels (wood from the forests of Ecueil) No malolactic fermentation Wine movement only using gravity, not filtered, filtered or embellished Natural cold stabilization

Content: 0.75 Liter (€118.67* / 1 Liter)

€89.00* €105.00* (15.24% saved)

H. Billiot Brut Rosé MAGNUM

Content: 1.5 Liter (€59.33* / 1 Liter)

€89.00*

Benoit Marguet Ambonnay Chardonnay (Still Wine) 2021 Coteaux Blanc - Bio

100% Chardonnay Fermentation and aging in oak barrels for 19 months Single vineyards ""Les Beurys und Les Crayères" minimal use of SO2 1511 bottlesSTILL WINE

Content: 0.75 Liter (€120.00* / 1 Liter)

€90.00*