Champagne Delavenne Original 60/40 Grand Cru Brut Tradition NV
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CDBTNVNV10 UCAU
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An exceptional champagne delivering a symphony of flavors and aromas that are sure to leave a lasting impression.
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The champagne's delicate bubbles and golden hue offer a visual feast, while its complex aroma and a perfect balanced pallet of fruitiness and acidity leave you wanting more.
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Its refined taste and impeccable quality make it a true standout in the world of champagne.
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6 or more bottles$90.00
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1 or more bottles$95.00
Editors notes
Champagne Delavenne are set to be superstar Grower Champagne producers. In France you can already find Delavenne in several Michelin Star restaurants. The wines are all about fastidious precision, freshness, (no MLF in any of the wines) and a razor sharp cleanliness to the finish.
Brut Tradition is a blend of 60% Pinot noir and 40% Chardonnay. A blend of 2014 and 2015 vintages. Spontaneous fermentation in Stainless Steel tanks. No malolactic fermentation, 3 years on lees, no fining, no cold stabilization in order to preserve all the best attributes of the terroir.
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Critic Scores & reviews
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Alistair Cooper MW
95"Beautiful nose with a red ripe redcurrant and a real sense of richness on the nose. A fine palate with a saline twist, fresh apple, brioche, redcurrant and cranberry fruits. A hint of almond kernel husk kisses the sides of the palate. Beautiful richness married with purity."
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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.
An exclusive event Want to taste this wine?
What could be better than tasting this wine alongside our knowledgeable staff and even someone from the winery themselves? Below are events that include the wine you are interested in.
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September29
- 6:30 PM AEST
- In Person Event
- Wine Type Event
- 6:30 PM AEST
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- 7b Chowder Bay Rd, Mosman NSW 2088
- L'Heritage Chowder Bay
Fine Wine DinnersGrower Champagne: Unique Expressions of Site and Vintage, 29 September 2022 6:30pm$420.00 per ticket7b Chowder Bay Rd, Mosman NSW 2088Read MoreGrower Champagne. If you know, you know. It’s not about consistency year in, year out, blending multiple vintages and fruit from various vineyards across several subregions to achieve that ‘house style’ as the large Champagne houses do. Instead, it’s about terroir – a unique expression of site – and the defining features of a particular vintage. It’s no surprise then that Grower Champagne, where the people who grow the grapes also make the wine, is often referred to as ‘Artisan Champagne’.
The premium quality and individual nature of Grower Champagnes is increasingly attracting attention from consumers around the world. As we pursue everything that is boutique, bespoke, and pure, the intimate relationship that growers have with their land and their vines, and the way this expresses itself in the wines, is highly appealing.
United Cellars invites you to this intimate evening at L’Heritage Chowder Bay, where we will taste and explore the art form that is Grower Champagne. Wines on pour will include those of some of the better known estates such as Egly-Ouriet and Agrapart, but we will also discover the wines of some of the rising stars of the Grower Champagne community and hear their stories. These Champagnes are new to the Australian market and exclusive to United Cellars. With footage from the vineyards and insights from the winemakers themselves, this will be a very special experience and one you will remember.
On Arrival - Amuses Bouches du Chef
Three Cheeses Gougere
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Entree - Seared Japanese Scallops, Jerusalem Artichokes and Smoked Sea Salt
Egly Brut Tradition NV (Disgorged 2011)
Agrapart 'Terroir' Blanc De Blancs Grand Cru Brut NV
Larmandier-Bernier 1er Cru Terre De Vertus Blanc De Blancs 2014Main Course - Sous Vide Free Range Chicken Breast, Potato Gratin and Grilled Asparagus with Thyme-Infused Cream Sauce
Delavenne Brut Nature Grand Cru NV
Delavenne Brut Traditon Grand Cru NV
Lumiere Blanc de Blanc Grand Cru 2018Dessert - Panna Cotta infused With French Vanilla Bean and Orange Blossom, served with Rhubarb Coulis
Louise Brison 'Cuvee Tendresse' Blanc de Blanc 2012
Louise Brison Extra Brut 2015
Louise Brison 'Impertinente Brut' Blanc de Noir Rose NV -
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April19
- 6:30 PM AWST
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- 6:30 PM AWST
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- 131 St Georges Terrace, Perth WA 6000
- Heritage Wine Bar
Grand CruGrand Cru Champagne Tasting and Dinner Perth 19th April 2023 6.30pm$275.00 per ticket131 St Georges Terrace, Perth WA 6000Read MoreIt’s back and more delicious than ever! Featuring more than 12 of France’s finest Champagnes.
The Grand Cru Champagne series is the perfect opportunity to taste some unfamiliar Champagne brands alongside your familiar favourites showcasing new vintages. With a superb selection curated 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!
Wine List & Menu:
On arrival
The Heritage bread and pickles
Jacquinot & Fils Private Cuvée Brut Champagne NVBracket 1 - House
Oysters, bacon fat, tomato
Champagne Pannier Brut Selection NV
Champagne Drappier 1er Cru Brut NV
Champagne Louise Brison Extra Brut 2015Bracket 2 - Grand Cru
Steak tartare, anchovy, cos, cheddar
Champagne Delavenne Brut Tradition Grand Cru NV
Champagne Autreau Grand Cru NV
Taittinger Prelude Grand Cru NVBracket 3 - Rose
Brioche, salmon caviar, egg jam
Champagne Drappier Rose Brut Nature NV
Champagne Jacquinot 'Symphonie Rose Millesime' 2013
Gosset 'Grand Rose' NV ChampagneBracket 4 - Big names
Miso toothfish, beurre blanc, chives
Ruinart Blanc De Blancs NV Champagne
Veuve Clicquot La Grande Dame 2012 Limited Edition Yayoi-Kusama
Dom Perignon 2012Mystery Champagne
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About the brand Champagne Delavenne
4th generation grower Jean-Christophe is the owner and winemaker. He works in hand-dug Caves excavated by his father and grandfather who started the process in the 1920s. Today they are 8 Metres underground and perfect for ageing Champagne.
Every single bottle of wine is made from 100% family owned and worked, estate grown fruit, classifying Delavenne as récoltants-manipulants (what we call Grower Champagnes). All fruit is either Grand Cru or 1er cru classified from the sites of Bouzy, Ambonnay and Cramant. Every bottle Hand riddled still to this day. Every vineyard is Organic, Biodynamic and even the labels for the bottles are made from recycled cardboard!
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