Champagne Autreau Brut Blanc De Blancs Grand Cru NV
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CABBNVNV10 UCAU
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The Autreau family has been producing Champagne at Champillon since 1670
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A brand new import for the Australian Market
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100% Chardonnay produced exclusively from Grand Cru Vineyard
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1 or more bottles$99.99
Editors notes
100% Chardonnay Grand Cru fruit sourced from the "White Hillside" Vineyards of the Autreau Estate.
The family Autreau is an old family from Champillon - ancient documents certify their presence since 1670. This family is linked to the farming of the land and to the Champagne production as far back as it goes - the beginning of the 18th century when Dom Perignon found bubbles in his wine.
A delicious Blanc de Blancs Champagne from Grand Cru Chardonnay vineyards in Chouilly.
A combination of ripe citrus fruits with a buttery overtone and flowery finish. The acidity combines to give a very fresh style of Champagne that can be drunk on all occasions.
The taste has a real freshness & vivacity but also minerality, with ripe citrus and fresh fruits aromas. The dosage is light which permits this wine to express its finesse.
A very good quality Grand Cru Champagne!
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France
Wine is being produced throughout France and has been done for over 2,500 years with certain Châteaux dating their history back to Roman times, around 6th Century BC. Ranking second in the world in per-capita consumption and first in total production quantity. More so than the overall quantity of wine is the quantity of truly great wines coming out of France makes the nation the envy of wine-making nations worldwide.
Two concepts pivotal to the higher end French wines, in particular, are the idea of 'terroir' and the Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée (AOC) system. Terroir refers to the way the geography, geology and climate find their way into the glass, telling a story of the origin of the wine. The AOC was set up in 1935 and has the primary goal of protecting the authenticity of the wines and the livelihoods of the producers. Appellation rules strictly define which varieties of grapes and winemaking practices are approved for classification in each of France's several hundred geographically defined appellations, which can cover entire regions, individual villages or in some cases, like in Burgundy even specific vineyards.
Classic wine regions in France include Champagne (home of Champagne), Burgundy (Pinot Noir and Chardonnay), Bordeaux (Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec, Petit Verdot), Alsace (Aromatic varietals), Loire Valley (Chenin Blanc, Crémant) and the Rhône Valley (Syrah, Grenache Mourvedre)
The Bordeaux classification of 1855 is still in use, as is the Sauternes and Barsac Classification of the same year. Wines from certain regions can be bought En Primeur, which is when the wine is sold prior to it being bottled.
Champagne
Champagne is a wine region to the north-east of Paris where wine has been grown since the Romans first planted in the 5th century and the region is most well known for the sparkling wine that goes by the regions name.
Champagne is made from 3 grapes. The two red grapes Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier and the white grape Chardonnay. All three are commonly blended though a ‘blanc de blanc’ meaning ‘white from white’ indicates that only Chardonnay was used. Conversely a ‘blanc de noir’ or ‘white from black’ indicates that the two red grapes were used.
A common misconception is that Champagne was invented by Dom Pérignon. Although this is not the case, he made considerable contributions to the quality and production methods used in the region. The very first bottles of Champagne were created by accident, and coined ‘the devil’s wine’ for all the popping corks. Sparkling wine in Australia was referred to as Champagne but this practise has long been disallowed.
Methode Champenoise is the traditional method by which Champagne is produced and if you see Millisime on a bottle, it represents the fact that the wine comes from a particular vintage rather than being blended, which is the more common practice.
Icons such as Dom Pérignon and Kristal are world reknowned, but we find as much pleasure in the smaller Champagne houses such as Gosset and Jacquinot. Magnums are perfect for the festive occasions and half bottles are also available.
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September01
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- 199 George St, The Rocks, Sydney
- Four Seasons Hotel Sydney
Grand CruGrand Cru Chardonnay Tasting Sydney 1st September 2022 6.30pm$199.00 per ticket199 George St, The Rocks, SydneyRead MoreChardonnay is an incredibly polarising grape variety. Some love it (it’s one of the most popular wines in the world); others have ascribed to an ABC (anything-but-Chardonnay) approach to white-wine drinking. The question is: Have you really gotten to know Chardonnay?
One of the true classic white varieties, Chardonnay is an early-budding, early-ripening grape that can grow in a range of climates and soils. Consequently, it can be made in a wide range of styles, with something to suit everyone – think blanc de blanc Champagne; lean, steely Chablis; smoky Yarra Valley expressions; big, buttery American Chardys; and more.
Join us on Thursday 1 September at 6:30pm at Sydney’s five-star Four Seasons hotel to taste a superb selection of these versatile wines. At this seated event, host and head buyer Mark Faber will take you through Chardonnay’s esteemed regions and styles, and most important – you’ll get to taste more than 25 of them! The Four Seasons chefs will provide a range of scrumptious small plates to accompany these fine wines! Come along and find your new favourite Chardonnay – it promises to be a memorable and delicious evening.
Our previous Chardonnay events have sold out quickly, so get in early to secure your seat.
We will announce the full wine selection closer to the event date.
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October20
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- Riverside Centre, 123 Eagle St, Brisbane City QLD 4000
- Blackbird Bar & Grill
Grand CruGrand Cru Champagne Tasting Brisbane 20th October 2022 6.30pm$229.00 per ticketRiverside Centre, 123 Eagle St, Brisbane City QLD 4000It’s back and more delicious than ever! Featuring more than 15 of France’s finest Champagnes. At this dinner, we'll taste and talk through all that this special region has to offer, from the boutique producers to the most iconic of Houses. The Grand Cru Champagne series is the perfect opportunity to taste some unfamiliar champagne brands alongside your familiar favourites showcasing new vintages. With superb selection hand chosen by us, this is the best way to learn more about the region of Champagne and maybe even find your next favourite wine to drink at home! With our previous evenings selling out quickly, you’ll need to get in early to secure your spot at this tasting! Wines will be presented in 4 brackets matched to courses in a sit-down dinner. Full wine list to be announced closer to the date.Read More -
About the brand Champagne Autréau
Since 1670, the Autréau’s family has perpetuated fine Champagne from the heights of Champillon. They own Grand Cru vineyards of Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier and Pinot Noir in Aÿ and Chouilly. The family is linked to the farming of the land and to the Champagne production as far back as the time when Dom Pérignon found bubbles in his wine. A vast and beautiful vineyard of 30 hectares is divided in the best Crus of the Côte des blancs (White Hillside) and the Vallée de la Marne (Marne Valley.) Chardonnay grapes come from 5 hectares of vines situated in Chouilly, a Grand Cru soil from the Côte des Blancs and Pinot Noir comes from the Vallée de la Marne. Pinot Meunier, over 14 hectares is also grown in the Vallée de la Marne. United Cellars are proud to bring Champagne Autréau to Australia. Their Premier Cru and Grand Cru offerings are outstanding
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