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A new non-vintage release which is a blend of 50% Chardonnay and 50% Pinot Noir from Grand Cru vineyards.
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Decanter
96"The nose is shy and subtle, though notions of red apple, peppery rye crumb, stone and lemon emerge with more air. Tightly coiled, the palate suggests spicy riches with its insinuations of white pepper and tangerine peel. A lovely interplay of Pinot richness and Chardonnay slinkiness, showing depth, svelteness and elegance. It justs needs air to breathe. Gorgeous. Drink: 2020 - 2030."
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Gary Walsh
94"Toasty with plenty of bready complexity and powerful lemon and mixed nut flavour. Intense acidity and focus–strong and firm—then a long briny/mineral finish. Muscular but graceful. So much fizz packed into one bottle, though it’s still easy to drink. Terrific."
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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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October20
- 6:30 PM AEST
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- 6:30 PM AEST
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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 -
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October27
- 6:30 PM AEST
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- Wine Type Event
- 6:30 PM AEST
- In Person Event
- 49 Rathdowne St, Carlton VIC 3053
- Epocha Restaurant
Grand CruGrand Cru Champagne Tasting Melbourne 27th October 2022 6.30pm$229.00 per ticket49 Rathdowne St, Carlton VIC 3053Read MoreIt’s back and more delicious than ever! Featuring more than 12 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.
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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 Taittinger
When Pierre Taittinger first discovered the Champagne region, he was a young liaison officer during the First World War. It was thanks to his passion for wine that he returned several years later and, with his brother-in-law, invested all his energy into the development of a nascent champagne business.
Divided into 37% Chardonnay, 48% Pinot Noir and 15% Pinot Meunier, the Taittinger vineyard marvelously reflects the unique style of the wines of the House, in which Chardonnay plays a paramount role by contributing elegance and freshness. Step by step, Champagne Taittinger has grown and taken its place among the great champagne houses.
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