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Vajra Langhe Rosso.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCritical Acclaim\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWine Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2024\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Langhe Rosso blend\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Langhe, Piedmont, Italy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e G.D. 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The Veuve D'Argent Cuvée Prestige Rose Brut is a captivating French sparkling rosé of extraordinary charm, freshness and elegant character — crafted in the traditional method from a careful blend of premium red and white grape varieties, expressing the artistry of French sparkling winemaking with the sophistication and allure that defines the Veuve D'Argent Cuvée Prestige style.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVeuve D'Argent — \"Silver Widow\" — a name that evokes the romance and elegance of French sparkling wine tradition. Cuvée Prestige — the premium tier of the Veuve D'Argent range, crafted with meticulous attention to quality and character. 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The Babo Prosecco DOC NV is a premium Italian Prosecco of extraordinary freshness, lively effervescence and elegant character — crafted in the Veneto region of northeastern Italy from Glera grapes using the Charmat method, expressing the classic Prosecco DOC style with a fresh, contemporary approach that makes it the perfect sparkling for any occasion.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProsecco DOC — Italy's most celebrated and beloved sparkling wine appellation, produced in the Veneto and Friuli Venezia Giulia regions of northeastern Italy from Glera grapes using the Charmat method (secondary fermentation in tank), delivering the fresh, fruit-forward and lively character that defines great Prosecco. From Babo — a contemporary Italian Prosecco producer bringing a fresh, modern approach to the classic Prosecco DOC style. 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The Domaine Chermette Crémant de Bourgogne Brut NV is a premium traditional method sparkling wine of extraordinary finesse and sophistication — crafted by one of Beaujolais' most celebrated and respected producers using the traditional méthode champenoise, expressing the authentic character of Burgundian sparkling wine with the natural winemaking philosophy that defines all great Domaine Chermette wines.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCrémant de Bourgogne — traditional method sparkling wine from the Crémant de Bourgogne AOC, covering Burgundy and Beaujolais, produced with the same méthode champenoise as Champagne but at a fraction of the price. From Pierre-Marie Chermette — one of Beaujolais' most celebrated and respected producers, based in Saint-Lager in the Brouilly area, known for his natural winemaking approach and extraordinary Beaujolais crus. 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Domaine Chermette's Crémant de Bourgogne is one of the most compelling expressions of this style — crafted with the natural winemaking philosophy and meticulous attention to terroir that defines all great Domaine Chermette wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Domaine Chermette\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDomaine Chermette is one of Beaujolais' most celebrated and respected producers — Pierre-Marie Chermette is based in Saint-Lager in the Brouilly area of Beaujolais, known for his natural winemaking approach, meticulous vineyard management and extraordinary Beaujolais crus of the highest quality. 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The Pétillant style — gently sparkling — is one of Vouvray's most distinctive and characterful expressions, with less pressure than Champagne and a more delicate, refined mousse that highlights the purity and elegance of Chenin Blanc at its most expressive. Domaine Huet's Vouvray Pétillant Brut is the benchmark expression of this style — biodynamically farmed, bottle-fermented and hand-harvested, a wine of extraordinary purity, minerality and timeless elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Domaine Huet\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDomaine Huet is one of the most legendary and revered wine estates in France — the benchmark producer of Vouvray, founded in 1928 by Victor Huet and elevated to legendary status by his son Gaston Huet, one of the great figures of French wine. Gaston Huet was a pioneer of biodynamic viticulture in France — the estate has been farmed biodynamically since 1990, producing wines of extraordinary purity, longevity and unmistakable sense of terroir. 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The Pierre Gimonnet \u0026amp; Fils Cuvée Cuis 1er Cru Brut Blanc de Blancs is a Premier Cru Blanc de Blancs of extraordinary citrus precision and chalky mineral character — crafted entirely from Chardonnay sourced from Premier Cru vineyards in Cuis, one of the most celebrated and distinctive Premier Cru villages in the Côte des Blancs, expressing the minerality, finesse and elegance that define all great Pierre Gimonnet \u0026amp; Fils Champagne.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCuis — one of the most celebrated Premier Cru villages in the Côte des Blancs, known for producing Chardonnay of extraordinary citrus precision and chalky mineral character. From Pierre Gimonnet \u0026amp; Fils — one of the Côte des Blancs' most celebrated and respected grower-producers, with deep family roots and vineyards in Premier Cru and Grand Cru sites. 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Premier Cru elegance with rosé allure. $120.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Pierre Gimonnet \u0026amp; Fils\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePierre Gimonnet \u0026amp; Fils is one of the Côte des Blancs' most celebrated and respected grower-producers, with deep family roots and vineyards in Premier Cru and Grand Cru sites across the region. Renowned for their celebrated mastery of Chardonnay-based Champagne, the family estate is dedicated to producing terroir-driven wines of extraordinary precision, elegance and mineral depth — with Cuis at the heart of their identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWinemaking\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Cuvée Cuis is crafted in the traditional méthode champenoise from 100% Chardonnay sourced from Premier Cru vineyards in Cuis. 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The Pierre Gimonnet \u0026amp; Fils Cuvée Rosé de Blancs 1er Cru Brut is one of Champagne's most distinctive and unusual rosé expressions — a rosé made predominantly from Chardonnay, blended with just a touch of Pinot Noir for delicate colour and red fruit lift, expressing the elegance, minerality and Chardonnay precision of Premier Cru vineyards in the Côte des Blancs with the subtle allure of rosé.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRosé de Blancs — rosé from white grapes, a genuine rarity in Champagne. Where most rosé Champagne is made predominantly from Pinot Noir, the Rosé de Blancs inverts the convention — predominantly Chardonnay, with just a touch of Pinot Noir for colour and red fruit lift. From Pierre Gimonnet \u0026amp; Fils — one of the Côte des Blancs' most celebrated and respected grower-producers, with deep roots in Cuis and Cramant and a celebrated mastery of Chardonnay-based Champagne. 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Pierre Gimonnet \u0026amp; Fils' predominantly Chardonnay rosé — Premier Cru elegance and minerality with the subtle allure of rosé.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Rosé de Blancs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRosé de Blancs is one of Champagne's most distinctive and unusual rosé styles — a rosé made predominantly from Chardonnay (a white grape), with just a touch of Pinot Noir for delicate colour and red fruit lift. Where most rosé Champagne is made predominantly from Pinot Noir or Pinot Meunier, the Rosé de Blancs inverts the convention entirely — the result is a rosé of extraordinary elegance, mineral precision and Chardonnay finesse, with the delicate salmon-pink colour and subtle red fruit lift of a touch of Pinot Noir. It is a style that only a handful of producers in Champagne make with conviction — and Pierre Gimonnet \u0026amp; Fils is one of the most celebrated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Pierre Gimonnet \u0026amp; Fils\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePierre Gimonnet \u0026amp; Fils is one of the Côte des Blancs' most celebrated and respected grower-producers, with deep roots in Cuis and Cramant — two of the Côte des Blancs' most celebrated Premier Cru and Grand Cru villages. The family estate is known for their celebrated mastery of Chardonnay-based Champagne — producing Blanc de Blancs and Chardonnay-dominant expressions of extraordinary elegance, mineral precision and terroir transparency. 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The Laherte Frères Blanc de Noirs Brut Nature NV is a stunning example of grower Champagne at its most authentic and terroir-transparent — crafted from estate-grown Pinot Meunier and Pinot Noir with zero dosage, natural yeast fermentation and long lees aging, delivering a Blanc de Noirs of raw elegance, bone-dry precision and vibrant saline energy.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBrut Nature — zero dosage, no sugar added after disgorgement, the most uncompromising and pure expression of terroir in Champagne. From Aurélien Laherte — one of Champagne's most exciting young winemakers, leading a seventh-generation family estate in Chavot in the Coteaux Sud d'Epernay, known for biodynamic farming and artisanal craftsmanship. Outstanding value at $150 (on sale from $175).\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoteaux Sud d'Epernay, Champagne, France\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$150 a bottle (on sale from $175)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlanc de Noirs Brut Nature • Laherte Frères • Coteaux Sud d'Epernay\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Brut Nature — zero dosage, the most uncompromising and pure expression of terroir. Aurélien Laherte's Blanc de Noirs from estate-grown Pinot Meunier and Pinot Noir — raw elegance, bone-dry precision and vibrant saline energy.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Brut Nature\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrut Nature — zero dosage — is the most uncompromising and pure expression of terroir in Champagne. Most Champagne receives a small addition of sugar (dosage) after disgorgement to balance acidity and add complexity; Brut Nature receives none. The result is a Champagne of absolute purity and terroir transparency — bone-dry, tense and vibrant, with every nuance of the vineyard and winemaking exposed. It is a style that demands exceptional fruit quality and winemaking precision — and Laherte Frères' Blanc de Noirs Brut Nature delivers both.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Laherte Frères\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLaherte Frères is one of Champagne's most exciting rising-star grower-producers — a seventh-generation family estate based in Chavot in the Coteaux Sud d'Epernay, known for biodynamic farming and artisanal craftsmanship of the highest quality. Aurélien Laherte — one of Champagne's most exciting young winemakers — leads the winemaking with a singular focus on terroir transparency, minimal intervention and the extraordinary potential of Pinot Meunier, the dominant variety of the Coteaux Sud d'Epernay. Laherte Frères is one of Pinot Meunier's most celebrated champions in Champagne — producing wines of extraordinary authenticity, finesse and character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWinemaking\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Blanc de Noirs Brut Nature is made from estate-grown Pinot Meunier and Pinot Noir. Fermentation takes place with natural yeasts and minimal intervention. Long lees aging adds depth and texture, while zero dosage (Brut Nature) delivers absolute purity and terroir expression — a winemaking philosophy of extraordinary integrity and authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBright golden with a fine, energetic bead — luminous, vibrant and deeply inviting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePure and authentically expressive with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ewild red berries, pear skin and citrus zest — the hallmark of great Pinot Meunier and Pinot Noir Blanc de Noirs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ealmond and subtle floral spice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe raw, authentic terroir character of zero dosage winemaking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe biodynamic purity and natural yeast complexity of Laherte Frères' winemaking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlanc de Noirs of extraordinary aromatic purity — the wild red berry and citrus character of estate-grown Pinot Meunier and Pinot Noir beautifully expressed through Aurélien Laherte's celebrated zero dosage winemaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCrisp and pure with extraordinary clarity.\u003cbr\u003eExpect layers of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eorchard fruit, white peach and redcurrant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003echalky minerality and saline energy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe bone-dry precision of zero dosage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003evibrant acidity delivering extraordinary tension, purity and length\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine delivers Blanc de Noirs purity with zero dosage terroir transparency, combining Aurélien Laherte's celebrated biodynamic winemaking with the extraordinary estate-grown Pinot Meunier and Pinot Noir of the Coteaux Sud d'Epernay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBone-dry, tense and lingering with refreshing saline energy and the extraordinary purity that defines great Brut Nature Champagne.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWine Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Non-Vintage Blanc de Noirs Brut Nature (Zero Dosage)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlend:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pinot Meunier and Pinot Noir\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVineyards:\u003c\/strong\u003e Estate-grown, Chavot, Coteaux Sud d'Epernay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Coteaux Sud d'Epernay, Champagne, France\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Laherte Frères\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aurélien Laherte\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Biodynamic, natural yeasts, zero dosage, long lees aging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eServing Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8–12°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCellaring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Drink now – 2030 (best enjoyed fresh; 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The Bérêche et Fils Brut Réserve Vieilles Vignes Non Filtrée NV is a non-vintage Champagne of extraordinary authenticity, precision and old-vine character — crafted from a blend of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier from old vines, unfiltered to preserve texture and complexity, with native yeast fermentation and extended lees aging delivering a Champagne of remarkable depth, vibrancy and terroir transparency.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNon Filtrée — unfiltered, a rare and distinctive winemaking statement that preserves the wine's extraordinary texture and complexity. Vieilles Vignes — old vines, delivering concentration and depth that younger vines cannot match. From Raphaël and Vincent Bérêche — the Bérêche family has been farming in Champagne since 1847, based in Ludes on the Montagne de Reims. 96 points The Weekend Australian — outstanding value at $170 (on sale from $175).\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points – The Weekend Australian (Nick Ryan)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLudes, Montagne de Reims, Champagne, France\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$170 a bottle (on sale from $175)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrut Réserve Vieilles Vignes Non Filtrée • Bérêche et Fils • Montagne de Reims\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Non Filtrée — unfiltered, a rare and distinctive winemaking statement. Vieilles Vignes — old vines. Bérêche et Fils' entry-level NV of extraordinary authenticity, precision and old-vine character. 96 points.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Non Filtrée\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNon Filtrée — unfiltered — is a rare and distinctive winemaking statement in Champagne. Most Champagne is filtered before disgorgement to ensure clarity and consistency; Bérêche et Fils' decision to leave this wine unfiltered is a statement of extraordinary commitment to preserving the wine's natural texture, complexity and terroir expression. The result is a Champagne of remarkable depth, vibrancy and authenticity — slightly less brilliant in appearance than a filtered Champagne, but extraordinary in texture and character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Bérêche et Fils Range at Liquid Vibe\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo extraordinary expressions from one of Champagne's most celebrated family grower-producers:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrut Réserve Vieilles Vignes Non Filtrée NV\u003c\/strong\u003e — 96pts The Weekend Australian. Old-vine, unfiltered, multi-variety entry point. $170.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrand Cru Aÿ 2017\u003c\/strong\u003e — 97+ pts Vinous. Single-village vintage Champagne from one of Champagne's most celebrated Grand Cru villages. $570.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Bérêche et Fils\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBérêche et Fils is one of Champagne's most celebrated and respected family grower-producers — the Bérêche family has been farming in Champagne since 1847, now run by brothers Raphaël and Vincent Bérêche from their base in Ludes on the Montagne de Reims. Raphaël and Vincent Bérêche have elevated the estate's reputation through biodynamic practices, restrained minimal-intervention winemaking and meticulous vineyard care — producing Champagnes of extraordinary authenticity, finesse and terroir transparency that are highly sought after by collectors and connoisseurs worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWinemaking\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Brut Réserve Vieilles Vignes Non Filtrée is a blend of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier from old vines (Vieilles Vignes). 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The Larmandier-Bernier 1er Cru Longitude Blanc de Blancs NV is a striking multi-village Premier Cru Champagne crafted from Chardonnay grown along the \"Longitude\" line of the Côte des Blancs — drawing from four of the region's most celebrated villages to create a Blanc de Blancs of extraordinary tension, mineral precision and refined elegance.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLongitude — named for the north-south meridian of the Côte des Blancs, the line of great Chardonnay that runs through Vertus, Avize, Cramant and Oger. From Pierre and Sophie Larmandier — one of Champagne's most celebrated biodynamic grower-producers, farming biodynamically in Vertus on the Côte des Blancs. The most accessible expression in the Larmandier-Bernier range at Liquid Vibe. 95 points Vinous, 93 points The Wine Front — outstanding value at $210.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points – Vinous | 93 Points – The Wine Front\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVertus, Avize, Cramant, Oger • Premier Cru, Côte des Blancs, Champagne, France\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$210 a bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLongitude • 1er Cru Blanc de Blancs NV • Larmandier-Bernier • Côte des Blancs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Longitude — named for the north-south meridian of the Côte des Blancs. Pierre and Sophie Larmandier's multi-village Premier Cru Blanc de Blancs, drawing from Vertus, Avize, Cramant and Oger. 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Pierre and Sophie Larmandier farm biodynamically with extraordinary care and precision, producing Champagne of extraordinary quality and terroir expression through natural fermentation with indigenous yeasts, partial oak maturation, extended lees aging and minimal dosage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWinemaking\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Longitude is made from 100% Chardonnay sourced from Premier Cru vineyards in Vertus, Avize, Cramant and Oger. Fermentation takes place with indigenous yeasts, with a portion vinified in oak to build texture and complexity. 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The 2017 Terre de Vertus 1er Cru Blanc de Blancs is a single-vineyard Premier Cru Blanc de Blancs from Vertus — the village where Pierre and Sophie Larmandier farm and make their wines — expressing the elegance, linearity and mineral depth of Vertus terroir through Larmandier-Bernier's celebrated biodynamic winemaking philosophy.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTerre de Vertus — \"land of Vertus\" — a deeply personal expression of the home terroir. From Pierre and Sophie Larmandier — one of Champagne's most celebrated biodynamic grower-producers, farming biodynamically in Vertus on the Côte des Blancs. 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Pierre and Sophie Larmandier farm biodynamically with extraordinary care and precision, producing Champagne of extraordinary quality and terroir expression through natural fermentation with indigenous yeasts, partial oak maturation, extended lees aging and low dosage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWinemaking\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Terre de Vertus is made exclusively from Chardonnay from a single Premier Cru vineyard in Vertus. Fermentation is carried out with indigenous yeasts, and partial vinification in oak barrels adds texture and depth. 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The 2015 Blanc de Noirs 1er Cru is a single-vintage Champagne crafted entirely from Pinot Noir grown in Larmandier-Bernier's Premier Cru vineyards — expressing the power, red fruit depth and mineral elegance of Pinot Noir through Pierre and Sophie Larmandier's celebrated biodynamic lens, with the same indigenous yeast fermentation, partial oak maturation and low dosage philosophy that defines all great Larmandier-Bernier Champagne.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrom Pierre and Sophie Larmandier — one of Champagne's most celebrated biodynamic grower-producers, farming biodynamically in Vertus on the Côte des Blancs. 18.5\/20 from Jancis Robinson — an extraordinary score on the Jancis Robinson 20-point scale, equivalent to approximately 96–97 points — and outstanding value at $310 (on sale from $325).\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e18.5\/20 – Jancis Robinson\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePremier Cru, Champagne, France\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$310 a bottle (on sale from $325)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1er Cru Blanc de Noirs • Larmandier-Bernier • Champagne\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"18.5\/20 from Jancis Robinson — an extraordinary score equivalent to approximately 96–97 points. Larmandier-Bernier's rare Blanc de Noirs — pure Premier Cru Pinot Noir through a biodynamic lens.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Complete Larmandier-Bernier Range at Liquid Vibe\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFour extraordinary expressions from one of Champagne's most celebrated biodynamic grower-producers:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLes Chemins d'Avize 2016\u003c\/strong\u003e (Avize Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs) — 96pts Wine Advocate. Tensile, mineral precision. $450.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLes Chemins d'Avize 2015\u003c\/strong\u003e (Avize Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs) — 96pts The Wine Front, 95pts Vinous. Richer, more generous. $410.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVieille Vigne du Levant 2015\u003c\/strong\u003e (Cramant Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs) — 96pts WA, 95pts WF, 95pts Vinous. Old-vine richness and depth. $450.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1er Cru Blanc de Noirs 2015\u003c\/strong\u003e (Premier Cru Blanc de Noirs) — 18.5\/20 Jancis Robinson. Pure Pinot Noir power and elegance. $310.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Blanc de Noirs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlanc de Noirs — \"white wine from black grapes\" — is one of Champagne's most distinctive and characterful styles, made exclusively from Pinot Noir (and occasionally Pinot Meunier) with the skins removed before fermentation to preserve the wine's pale colour. The result is a Champagne of extraordinary depth, red fruit character and mineral complexity — the power and structure of Pinot Noir expressed through the precision and elegance of Champagne winemaking. Larmandier-Bernier's 1er Cru Blanc de Noirs is a rare and striking expression of this style — biodynamic Premier Cru Pinot Noir of extraordinary richness, elegance and finesse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Larmandier-Bernier\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarmandier-Bernier is one of Champagne's most celebrated and respected biodynamic grower-producers, based in Vertus on the Côte des Blancs. Pierre and Sophie Larmandier farm biodynamically with extraordinary care and precision, producing Champagne of extraordinary quality and terroir expression through natural fermentation with indigenous yeasts, partial oak maturation, extended lees aging and low dosage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWinemaking\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1er Cru Blanc de Noirs is made from 100% Pinot Noir sourced from Premier Cru vineyards. Fermentation takes place with indigenous yeasts, and partial vinification in oak barrels builds texture and complexity. Extended lees aging adds richness, while a low dosage highlights both the fruit intensity and the chalky character of the terroir — a winemaking philosophy of extraordinary integrity and precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGolden straw with fine, persistent bubbles — luminous, vibrant and inviting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRich and distinctively expressive with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ered berries, orchard fruit and citrus peel — the hallmark of great Pinot Noir Blanc de Noirs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esubtle brioche and spice — from extended lees aging and partial oak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe mineral elegance and biodynamic purity that defines all great Larmandier-Bernier Champagne\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePremier Cru Blanc de Noirs of extraordinary aromatic richness — the red fruit depth and mineral elegance of biodynamic Premier Cru Pinot Noir beautifully integrated with the brioche richness of extended lees aging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRich and structured with remarkable depth.\u003cbr\u003eExpect layers of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eripe pear, apple and red berries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ealmond, toast and subtle spice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003echalky mineral character and biodynamic precision\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003evibrant acidity delivering extraordinary tension, balance and length\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine delivers Pinot Noir richness with Premier Cru mineral elegance, combining Pierre and Sophie Larmandier's celebrated biodynamic winemaking with Premier Cru Pinot Noir of extraordinary depth and the low dosage that preserves the wine's extraordinary purity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLong and complex with mineral freshness, lingering depth and the extraordinary elegance that defines great Larmandier-Bernier Blanc de Noirs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCritical Acclaim\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e18.5\/20 – Jancis Robinson\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e(equivalent to approximately 96–97 points on the 100-point scale)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWine Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2015\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Pinot Noir (Blanc de Noirs)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClassification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Premier Cru\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Champagne, France\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Larmandier-Bernier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinemakers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pierre and Sophie Larmandier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Biodynamic, indigenous yeasts, partial oak, extended lees aging, low dosage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eServing Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10–12°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCellaring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Drink now – 2038+ (drinking beautifully now; 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The 2015 Vieille Vigne du Levant Grand Cru is a flagship Champagne from one of the Côte des Blancs' most celebrated biodynamic grower-producers — pure old-vine Chardonnay from Cramant Grand Cru, expressing the extraordinary richness, stone fruit and almond complexity of one of Champagne's most celebrated and historic Chardonnay villages.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVieille Vigne du Levant — \"old vine of the east\", named for the east-facing aspect of this exceptional old-vine Cramant Grand Cru vineyard. From Pierre and Sophie Larmandier — one of Champagne's most celebrated biodynamic grower-producers, farming biodynamically in Vertus on the Côte des Blancs. Produced only in the finest vintages. 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The Vieille Vigne du Levant is Larmandier-Bernier's most prestigious Cramant expression — produced only in the finest vintages from old-vine Chardonnay of extraordinary concentration and depth, and one of the most celebrated and age-worthy cuvées in the Larmandier-Bernier portfolio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCramant vs Avize — The Larmandier-Bernier Grand Cru Range\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarmandier-Bernier's Grand Cru range at Liquid Vibe draws from two of the Côte des Blancs' most celebrated villages:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLes Chemins d'Avize\u003c\/strong\u003e (Avize Grand Cru) — citrus precision, chalky mineral tension, linear and age-worthy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVieille Vigne du Levant\u003c\/strong\u003e (Cramant Grand Cru) — richer, stone fruit and almond complexity, east-facing old-vine concentration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth are produced only in the finest vintages. Both are extraordinary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Larmandier-Bernier\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarmandier-Bernier is one of Champagne's most celebrated and respected biodynamic grower-producers, based in Vertus on the Côte des Blancs. Pierre and Sophie Larmandier farm biodynamically with extraordinary care and precision, producing Blanc de Blancs of extraordinary quality and terroir expression through natural fermentation with indigenous yeasts, partial oak maturation, extended lees aging and restrained dosage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWinemaking\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Vieille Vigne du Levant is made from 100% Chardonnay sourced from old vines in Cramant Grand Cru. Fermentation with indigenous yeasts and partial vinification in oak barrels adds texture and complexity. 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The 2015 Les Chemins d'Avize is a wine of extraordinary concentration, richness and depth — the warmer, riper character of the 2015 vintage delivering greater concentration and generosity than the more tensile 2016, with the same extraordinary chalky mineral precision and old-vine Avize Grand Cru purity that defines great Les Chemins d'Avize.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrom Pierre and Sophie Larmandier — one of Champagne's most celebrated biodynamic grower-producers, farming biodynamically in Vertus on the Côte des Blancs. Les Chemins d'Avize is their most prestigious and age-worthy cuvée, produced only in the finest vintages from two exceptional old-vine Grand Cru parcels in Avize. 96 points The Wine Front, 95 points Vinous — outstanding value at $410 (on sale from $460).\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points – The Wine Front | 95 Points – Vinous\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLes Chemins d'Avize, Avize, Grand Cru, Côte des Blancs, Champagne, France\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$410 a bottle (on sale from $460)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLes Chemins d'Avize • Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs • Larmandier-Bernier • Avize\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"The 2015 vintage — warmer and riper than the 2016, with greater concentration and generosity. The same extraordinary chalky mineral precision and old-vine Avize Grand Cru purity. 96 points The Wine Front, 95 points Vinous.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e2015 vs 2016 — Two Expressions of Les Chemins d'Avize\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth vintages of Les Chemins d'Avize are available at Liquid Vibe — two extraordinary expressions of the same legendary terroir:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2016\u003c\/strong\u003e — 96pts Wine Advocate. Cooler vintage, greater tension and mineral precision. More linear and age-worthy. $450.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2015\u003c\/strong\u003e — 96pts The Wine Front, 95pts Vinous. Warmer vintage, greater concentration and richness. More generous and approachable now. $410.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth are exceptional. The 2015 rewards drinking now; the 2016 rewards patience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Les Chemins d'Avize\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLes Chemins d'Avize — \"the paths of Avize\" — is Larmandier-Bernier's most prestigious and celebrated single-vineyard cuvée, produced only in the finest vintages from two exceptional old-vine Grand Cru parcels in Avize. Avize is one of the most celebrated and historic Grand Cru villages in the Côte des Blancs — Champagne's heartland of great Chardonnay, where the region's extraordinary chalky soils produce Blanc de Blancs of world-class mineral precision, citrus freshness and extraordinary aging potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Larmandier-Bernier\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarmandier-Bernier is one of Champagne's most celebrated and respected biodynamic grower-producers, based in Vertus on the Côte des Blancs. Pierre and Sophie Larmandier farm biodynamically with extraordinary care and precision, producing Blanc de Blancs of extraordinary quality and terroir expression through natural fermentation with indigenous yeasts, partial oak maturation, extended lees aging and restrained dosage. Their philosophy of allowing the pure expression of the Côte des Blancs' Grand Cru terroir to shine through has established Larmandier-Bernier as one of Champagne's most exciting and celebrated producers of Blanc de Blancs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWinemaking\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLes Chemins d'Avize is crafted from 100% Chardonnay grown in two exceptional old-vine Grand Cru parcels in Avize. The wine is vinified with indigenous yeasts and partly matured in oak barrels to enhance complexity and texture. Extended lees aging contributes richness and finesse, while a restrained dosage preserves purity and transparency of terroir — a winemaking philosophy of extraordinary integrity and precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePale gold with fine, persistent bubbles — luminous, precise and deeply inviting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePure and expressively mineral with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecitrus zest, white peach and almond — the hallmark of great Avize Chardonnay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ebrioche and chalky minerality — from extended lees aging and old-vine concentration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe warmth and generosity of the 2015 vintage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eextraordinary depth from two exceptional old-vine Grand Cru parcels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrand Cru Blanc de Blancs of world-class aromatic purity — the citrus freshness and chalky mineral precision of old-vine Avize Chardonnay beautifully integrated with the brioche richness of extended lees aging and the concentration of the 2015 vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eConcentrated and layered with extraordinary depth.\u003cbr\u003eExpect layers of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elemon curd, ripe pear and citrus zest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esubtle hazelnut and almond\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003echalky minerality and crushed stone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003evibrant acidity delivering extraordinary tension, balance and length\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine delivers old-vine Chardonnay concentration with Grand Cru mineral precision, combining Pierre and Sophie Larmandier's celebrated biodynamic winemaking with Avize's extraordinary Grand Cru terroir and the restrained dosage that preserves the wine's extraordinary purity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLong, elegant and mineral-driven with exceptional persistence and the extraordinary chalky precision that defines great Les Chemins d'Avize.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCritical Acclaim\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96pts – The Wine Front\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95pts – Vinous\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWine Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2015\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Chardonnay (Blanc de Blancs)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two old-vine Grand Cru parcels, Avize\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClassification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grand Cru\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Avize, Côte des Blancs, Champagne, France\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Larmandier-Bernier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinemakers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pierre and Sophie Larmandier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Biodynamic, indigenous yeasts, partial oak, extended lees aging, restrained dosage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eServing Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10–12°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCellaring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Drink now – 2040+ (drinking beautifully now; 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The 2016 Larmandier-Bernier Grand Cru Les Chemins d'Avize is one of the most celebrated and prestigious single-vineyard Blanc de Blancs expressions in all of Champagne — pure old-vine Chardonnay from Avize Grand Cru, expressing the extraordinary chalky mineral precision and depth of one of the Côte des Blancs' most celebrated and historic vineyard sites.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLes Chemins d'Avize — Larmandier-Bernier's most prestigious and age-worthy cuvée, produced only in the finest vintages from old-vine Avize Grand Cru Chardonnay. From Pierre and Sophie Larmandier — one of Champagne's most celebrated biodynamic grower-producers, farming biodynamically in Vertus on the Côte des Blancs. 96 points Wine Advocate and outstanding value at $450 (on sale from $460).\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points – The Wine Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLes Chemins d'Avize, Avize, Grand Cru, Côte des Blancs, Champagne, France\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$450 a bottle (on sale from $460)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLes Chemins d'Avize • Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs • Larmandier-Bernier • Avize\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Les Chemins d'Avize — produced only in the finest vintages. 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Les Chemins d'Avize is the purest possible expression of this extraordinary terroir — a wine of remarkable finesse, depth and aging potential that rewards careful cellaring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Larmandier-Bernier\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarmandier-Bernier is one of Champagne's most celebrated and respected biodynamic grower-producers, based in Vertus on the Côte des Blancs. Pierre and Sophie Larmandier farm biodynamically with extraordinary care and precision, producing Blanc de Blancs of extraordinary quality and terroir expression through natural fermentation with indigenous yeasts, partial oak maturation, extended lees aging and minimal dosage. Their philosophy of allowing the pure expression of the Côte des Blancs' Grand Cru terroir to shine through has established Larmandier-Bernier as one of Champagne's most exciting and celebrated producers of Blanc de Blancs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWinemaking\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLes Chemins d'Avize is made from 100% Chardonnay sourced from old vines in Avize Grand Cru. The wine undergoes natural fermentation with indigenous yeasts, followed by partial oak maturation for depth and complexity. 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The 2017 Bérêche et Fils Grand Cru Aÿ represents the pinnacle of family grower Champagne craftsmanship — a wine of extraordinary depth, structure and Pinot Noir intensity, expressing the unique terroir of Aÿ with the precision and care that has made Bérêche et Fils one of Champagne's most celebrated and respected artisanal producers.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrom Raphaël and Vincent Bérêche — the Bérêche family has been farming in Champagne since 1847, now producing wines of extraordinary quality and terroir expression through minimal intervention winemaking and meticulous vineyard management. Aÿ — one of Champagne's most celebrated and historic Grand Cru villages, renowned for producing some of the region's most powerful and expressive Pinot Noir-based Champagnes. 97+ points and outstanding value at $570 (on sale from $610).\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97+ Points – Vinous\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAÿ, Grand Cru, Champagne, France\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$570 a bottle (on sale from $610)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrand Cru Aÿ • Bérêche et Fils • Aÿ • Champagne\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Aÿ — one of Champagne's most celebrated and historic Grand Cru villages. Raphaël and Vincent Bérêche's 2017 expression of Aÿ's extraordinary Pinot Noir terroir — 97+ points and artisanal excellence at $570.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Aÿ Grand Cru\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAÿ is one of Champagne's most celebrated and historic Grand Cru villages — situated on the right bank of the Marne, renowned for producing some of the region's most powerful, structured and expressive Pinot Noir-based Champagnes. The village's south-facing slopes, chalky soils and exceptional sun exposure produce Pinot Noir of extraordinary concentration, depth and complexity — the foundation of some of Champagne's greatest and most age-worthy wines. Bérêche et Fils's Grand Cru Aÿ is a wine of extraordinary terroir expression — 97+ points and one of the most compelling Grand Cru Aÿ expressions available in Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Bérêche et Fils\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBérêche et Fils is one of Champagne's most celebrated and respected family grower-producers — the Bérêche family has been farming in Champagne since 1847, now run by brothers Raphaël and Vincent Bérêche with a singular focus on expressing the extraordinary terroir of their Grand Cru and Premier Cru vineyards through minimal intervention winemaking of the highest quality. Meticulous vineyard management, extended lees aging and a deep respect for terroir have established Bérêche et Fils as one of Champagne's most exciting and celebrated artisanal producers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBeautiful golden with fine, persistent bubbles creating an elegant and lively mousse — luminous, structured and deeply inviting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eComplex and inviting with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eripe red fruits, cherry and strawberry — the hallmark of great Aÿ Pinot Noir\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ebrioche, honey and toasted almonds — from extended lees aging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esubtle spice and gingerbread\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edistinctive chalky minerality from Aÿ's Grand Cru soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrand Cru Aÿ Champagne of extraordinary aromatic complexity — the red fruit intensity and chalky mineral precision of Aÿ's Grand Cru Pinot Noir beautifully integrated with the brioche richness and toasted complexity of extended lees aging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFull-bodied and structured with remarkable depth.\u003cbr\u003eExpect layers of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003echerry, strawberry and citrus zest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003evanilla, gingerbread and toasted almonds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esubtle smokiness and spice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edistinctive chalky minerality from Aÿ's Grand Cru soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eexceptional structure delivering extraordinary tension, balance and length\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine delivers Pinot Noir richness with Grand Cru mineral precision, combining Raphaël and Vincent Bérêche's celebrated minimal-intervention 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The 2016 Egly-Ouriet Grand Cru Millésime represents the pinnacle of vintage Champagne excellence from Francis Egly's legendary domaine in Ambonnay — a wine of extraordinary depth, complexity and aging potential, expressing the perfect marriage of one of Champagne's greatest vintages and one of its most celebrated and revered grower-producers.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrom Francis Egly — one of Champagne's most revered and celebrated grower-producers, farming Grand Cru vineyards in Ambonnay, one of the most celebrated Pinot Noir villages in all of Champagne. The 2016 vintage is considered one of the finest in recent Champagne history — perfect balance between power and elegance, extraordinary concentration and depth. 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One of the most celebrated and revered Champagne expressions available in Australia.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the 2016 Vintage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2016 vintage is considered one of the finest in recent Champagne history — a year of extraordinary balance between power and elegance, remarkable concentration and depth, and the kind of natural acidity and mineral tension that defines great vintage Champagne. Francis Egly's meticulous vineyard work and minimal intervention approach allows the pure expression of this exceptional year to shine through — a millésime of extraordinary complexity and aging potential that will continue to evolve beautifully for decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Egly-Ouriet\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEgly-Ouriet is one of Champagne's most revered and celebrated grower-producers — Francis Egly farms Grand Cru vineyards in Ambonnay, one of the most celebrated Pinot Noir villages in all of Champagne, with extraordinary care and precision. 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undertones from the Grand Cru chalky soils of Ambonnay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003egingerbread, spice and subtle smokiness — the complexity of a great vintage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrand Cru Champagne of world-class aromatic complexity — the red fruit intensity and mineral precision of Ambonnay's Grand Cru Pinot Noir beautifully integrated with the brioche richness and toasted complexity of extended lees aging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFull-bodied and powerful with remarkable concentration and depth.\u003cbr\u003eExpect layers of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003estrawberry, raspberry and dark cherry — rich and concentrated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003evanilla, spice and toasted nuts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003egingerbread and subtle smokiness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esignature saline minerality from Ambonnay's Grand Cru chalk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eexceptional 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Minimal intervention and precision winemaking underpin this release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRegional Character\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvence, France offers a distinctive combination of climate and soils that shapes the wine’s line, length and perfume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eValue\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExceptional value relative to peers in its class. 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Subtle hints of jasmine and honeyed spice emerge with air.\u003cbr data-end=\"940\" data-start=\"937\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"951\" data-start=\"940\"\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intense and refined. Juicy citrus and stone-fruit flavours glide across a taut mineral backbone. 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Profound. Eternal.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"3444\" data-start=\"3441\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-end=\"3500\" data-start=\"3448\"\u003e2022 Alzinger ‘Ried Steinertal’ Riesling Smaragd\u003c\/strong\u003e is a \u003cstrong data-end=\"3574\" data-start=\"3506\"\u003e98-point Austrian masterpiece — the epitome of purity and grace.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Enoteca Sydney","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51207655915822,"sku":"LV-ALZINGER-STEINERTAL-2022-750ML","price":145.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0950\/5010\/5134\/files\/2022Alzinger_RiedSteinertal_RieslingSmaragd.png?v=1761611601"},{"product_id":"2021-alzinger-ried-steinertal-riesling-smaragd","title":"2021 Alzinger ‘Ried Steinertal’ Riesling Smaragd","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"306\" data-end=\"458\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"306\" data-end=\"362\"\u003eA breathtakingly precise and powerful Riesling from the Wachau’s most iconic vineyard \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"306\" data-end=\"458\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRazor-focused yet graceful, it embodies everything that makes Alzinger a legend\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"306\" data-end=\"458\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"306\" data-end=\"362\"\u003e99 Points – Falstaff | 96 Points – JamesSuckling.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"362\" data-end=\"365\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"365\" data-end=\"384\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"306\" data-end=\"458\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"365\" data-end=\"384\"\u003eWachau, Austria\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"384\" data-end=\"387\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"387\" data-end=\"458\"\u003eRRP $125 | Single-Vineyard Riesling | Majestic • Mineral • Timeless\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote data-start=\"460\" data-end=\"633\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"462\" data-end=\"633\"\u003e“A breathtakingly precise and powerful Riesling from the Wachau’s most iconic vineyard — crystalline purity, mineral energy, and seamless elegance from start to finish.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"640\" data-end=\"665\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"648\" data-end=\"665\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"667\" data-end=\"1162\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"667\" data-end=\"682\"\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pale gold with green-silver hues — brilliant and refined.\u003cbr data-start=\"740\" data-end=\"743\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"743\" data-end=\"753\"\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lime blossom, white peach and apricot unfold with notes of jasmine, herbs and crushed stone.\u003cbr data-start=\"846\" data-end=\"849\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"849\" data-end=\"860\"\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pure, tensile and expressive. 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Profound.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3375\" data-end=\"3378\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"3382\" data-end=\"3434\"\u003e2020 Alzinger ‘Ried Steinertal’ Riesling Smaragd\u003c\/strong\u003e is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"3440\" data-end=\"3504\"\u003e97-point masterpiece — the pinnacle of precision and purity.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Enoteca Sydney","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51207668728110,"sku":"LV-ALZINGER-STEINERTAL-2020-750ML","price":115.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0950\/5010\/5134\/files\/2020Alzinger_RiedSteinertal_RieslingSmaragd.png?v=1761612629"},{"product_id":"2023-alzinger-ried-loibenberg-riesling-smaragd","title":"2023 Alzinger ‘Ried Loibenberg’ Riesling Smaragd","description":"\u003ch3 data-end=\"445\" data-start=\"291\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"347\" data-start=\"291\"\u003eA breathtakingly pure and focused Riesling from the fabled Loibenberg vineyard \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"445\" data-start=\"291\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"347\" data-start=\"291\"\u003eVibrant fruit, sculpted minerality and the poise that defines great Wachau wine.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"445\" data-start=\"291\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"347\" data-start=\"291\"\u003e97 Points – Falstaff | 96 Points – JamesSuckling.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"350\" data-start=\"347\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"369\" data-start=\"350\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"445\" data-start=\"291\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"369\" data-start=\"350\"\u003eWachau, Austria\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"372\" data-start=\"369\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"445\" data-start=\"372\"\u003eRRP $100 | Single-Vineyard Riesling | Powerful • Mineral • Age-Worthy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote data-end=\"614\" data-start=\"447\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"614\" data-start=\"449\"\u003e“A breathtakingly pure and focused Riesling from the fabled Loibenberg vineyard — vibrant fruit, sculpted minerality and the poise that defines great Wachau wine.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-end=\"646\" data-start=\"621\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"646\" data-start=\"629\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1097\" data-start=\"648\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"663\" data-start=\"648\"\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pale gold with green-silver reflections — brilliant and luminous.\u003cbr data-end=\"732\" data-start=\"729\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"742\" data-start=\"732\"\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Layers of lime blossom, white peach and citrus zest lifted by notes of flint, jasmine and crushed stone.\u003cbr data-end=\"850\" data-start=\"847\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"861\" data-start=\"850\"\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intense yet precise. 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Sublime.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"3290\" data-start=\"3287\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-end=\"3341\" data-start=\"3294\"\u003e2023 Alzinger ‘Loibenberg’ Riesling Smaragd\u003c\/strong\u003e is a \u003cstrong data-end=\"3408\" data-start=\"3347\"\u003e97-point masterpiece — pure Wachau perfection in a glass.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Enoteca Sydney","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51207695204654,"sku":"LV-ALZINGER-LOIBENBERGRIES-2023-750ML","price":110.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0950\/5010\/5134\/files\/2023Alzinger_RiedLoibenberg_RieslingSmaragd.png?v=1761616255"},{"product_id":"2023-alzinger-ried-durnstein-riesling-federspiel","title":"2024 Alzinger ‘Ried Dürnstein’ Riesling Federspiel","description":"\u003ch3 data-end=\"423\" data-start=\"286\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"342\" data-start=\"286\"\u003ePure citrus energy, fine texture and brilliant minerality from one of the region’s most meticulous producers.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"423\" data-start=\"286\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"342\" data-start=\"286\"\u003e94 Points – JamesSuckling.com | 94 Points – Falstaff\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"345\" data-start=\"342\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"364\" data-start=\"345\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"423\" data-start=\"286\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"364\" data-start=\"345\"\u003eWachau, Austria\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"367\" data-start=\"364\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"423\" data-start=\"367\"\u003eRRP $68 | Estate Riesling | Pure • Precise • Mineral\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote data-end=\"588\" data-start=\"425\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"588\" data-start=\"427\"\u003e“A crystal-clear expression of Wachau Riesling — pure citrus energy, fine texture and brilliant minerality from one of the region’s most meticulous producers.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-end=\"620\" data-start=\"595\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"620\" data-start=\"603\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1069\" data-start=\"622\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"637\" data-start=\"622\"\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pale lemon-gold with green-silver glints — bright and transparent.\u003cbr data-end=\"707\" data-start=\"704\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"717\" data-start=\"707\"\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lime zest, white peach and apple blossom lifted by flint, jasmine and wet-stone minerality.\u003cbr data-end=\"812\" data-start=\"809\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"823\" data-start=\"812\"\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vibrant and perfectly poised. 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Focused, sleek and wonderfully drinkable.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1451\" data-start=\"1287\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1451\" data-start=\"1289\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1313\" data-start=\"1289\"\u003e94 Points – Falstaff\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1316\" data-start=\"1313\"\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"1449\" data-start=\"1318\"\u003e“Precise and elegant. Citrus and floral fruit framed by fine acidity and stony minerality. 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Flawless.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"3049\" data-start=\"3046\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-end=\"3102\" data-start=\"3053\"\u003e2024 Alzinger ‘Dürnstein’ Riesling Federspiel\u003c\/strong\u003e is a \u003cstrong data-end=\"3175\" data-start=\"3108\"\u003e94-point Wachau classic — pure energy and precision in a glass.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Enoteca Sydney","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51207819264302,"sku":"LV-ALZINGER-DURNSTEINRIES-2023-750ML","price":68.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0950\/5010\/5134\/files\/2023Alzinger_RiedDurnstein_RieslingFederspiel.png?v=1761616505"},{"product_id":"2023-alzinger-ried-durnstein-gruner-veltliner-federspiel","title":"2023 Alzinger ‘Ried Dürnstein’ Gruner Veltliner Federspiel","description":"\u003ch3 data-end=\"473\" data-start=\"325\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"381\" data-start=\"325\"\u003eA pristine and lively Grüner Veltliner from one of the Wachau’s most respected producers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"473\" data-start=\"325\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"381\" data-start=\"325\"\u003eit’s \u003cstrong data-end=\"3110\" data-start=\"3057\"\u003eAustrian Grüner at its most honest and delicious.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"473\" data-start=\"325\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"381\" data-start=\"325\"\u003e92 Points – JamesSuckling.com | 92 Points – Falstaff\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"384\" data-start=\"381\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"403\" data-start=\"384\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"473\" data-start=\"325\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"403\" data-start=\"384\"\u003eWachau, Austria\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"406\" data-start=\"403\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"473\" data-start=\"406\"\u003eRRP $49 | Estate Grüner Veltliner | Fresh • Mineral • Authentic\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote data-end=\"659\" data-start=\"475\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"659\" data-start=\"477\"\u003e“A pristine and lively Grüner Veltliner from one of the Wachau’s most respected producers — pure orchard fruit, white-pepper spice and crystal-clear minerality in perfect balance.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-end=\"691\" data-start=\"666\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"691\" data-start=\"674\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1137\" data-start=\"693\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"708\" data-start=\"693\"\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pale straw-green with shimmering clarity.\u003cbr data-end=\"753\" data-start=\"750\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"763\" data-start=\"753\"\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fragrant pear, green apple and lime blossom lift from the glass, supported by hints of white pepper, herbs and crushed stone.\u003cbr data-end=\"892\" data-start=\"889\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"903\" data-start=\"892\"\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright and precise — crisp citrus and orchard fruit glide over a fine, chalky texture. 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data-start=\"2059\" data-end=\"2082\"\u003eExtended lees aging\u003c\/strong\u003e to build texture and depth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2113\" data-end=\"2211\"\u003eThe result: a Grüner Veltliner of \u003cstrong data-start=\"2147\" data-end=\"2187\"\u003eserious structure and graceful power\u003c\/strong\u003e, true to its terroir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"2218\" data-end=\"2236\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2226\" data-end=\"2236\"\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2238\" data-end=\"2549\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2238\" data-end=\"2282\"\u003eWachau, Austria – Smaragd Classification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2282\" data-end=\"2285\"\u003e“Smaragd” denotes the pinnacle of Wachau quality — full-bodied, complex and cellar-worthy.\u003cbr data-start=\"2375\" data-end=\"2378\"\u003eAlzinger’s Loibenberg Smaragd captures both \u003cstrong data-start=\"2422\" 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Enduring.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3317\" data-end=\"3320\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"3324\" data-end=\"3379\"\u003e2022 Alzinger ‘Loibenberg’ Grüner Veltliner Smaragd\u003c\/strong\u003e is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"3385\" data-end=\"3464\"\u003e95-point masterpiece — the purest expression of Wachau precision and poise.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Enoteca Sydney","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51208009908526,"sku":"LV-ALZINGER-LOIBENBERG-2022-750ML","price":92.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0950\/5010\/5134\/files\/2022Alzinger_Loibenberg_GrunerVeltlinerSmaragd.png?v=1761619099"},{"product_id":"2023-rudi-pichler-gruner-veltliner-federspiel","title":"2024 Rudi Pichler Grüner Veltliner Federspiel","description":"\u003ch3 data-end=\"2648\" data-start=\"2616\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"332\" data-start=\"276\"\u003eAn outstanding Federspiel from one of the Wachau’s most precise and consistent producers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2648\" data-start=\"2616\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"332\" data-start=\"276\"\u003eDelivers \u003cstrong data-end=\"2791\" data-start=\"2746\"\u003eprecision, freshness and incredible value\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"423\" data-start=\"276\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"332\" data-start=\"276\"\u003e95 Points – Falstaff | 93 Points – JamesSuckling.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"335\" data-start=\"332\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"354\" data-start=\"335\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"423\" data-start=\"276\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"354\" data-start=\"335\"\u003eWachau, Austria\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"357\" data-start=\"354\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"423\" data-start=\"357\"\u003eRRP $55 | Estate Grüner Veltliner | Bright • Mineral • Elegant\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote data-end=\"595\" data-start=\"425\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"595\" data-start=\"427\"\u003e“An outstanding Federspiel from one of the Wachau’s most precise and consistent producers — vibrant fruit, pristine minerality, and beautiful balance in every glass.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-end=\"627\" data-start=\"602\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"627\" data-start=\"610\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1072\" data-start=\"629\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"644\" data-start=\"629\"\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pale straw with green reflections — brilliant and crystalline.\u003cbr data-end=\"710\" data-start=\"707\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"720\" data-start=\"710\"\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fresh pear, lime blossom and green apple with white pepper, crushed herbs and flinty minerality.\u003cbr data-end=\"820\" data-start=\"817\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"831\" data-start=\"820\"\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Elegant and lively. 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data-start=\"2132\" data-end=\"2155\"\u003eExtended lees aging\u003c\/strong\u003e for harmony and longevity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2185\" data-end=\"2318\"\u003eThe result is \u003cstrong data-start=\"2199\" data-end=\"2266\"\u003ea Riesling that balances vibrancy, structure, and mineral poise\u003c\/strong\u003e — a true expression of both vineyard and vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"2325\" data-end=\"2343\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2333\" data-end=\"2343\"\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2345\" data-end=\"2641\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2345\" data-end=\"2385\"\u003eKamptal DAC, Austria – Ried Gaisberg\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2385\" data-end=\"2388\"\u003eThis iconic slope is a natural amphitheatre overlooking the Kamptal Valley, known for its rocky soils and cool breezes that preserve acidity and aromatic lift.\u003cbr data-start=\"2547\" 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Focused. Eternal.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3457\" data-end=\"3460\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"3464\" data-end=\"3516\"\u003e2021 Schloss Gobelsburg ‘Ried Gaisberg’ Riesling\u003c\/strong\u003e is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"3522\" data-end=\"3596\"\u003e95-point Kamptal classic — purity and precision captured in every sip.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Enoteca Sydney","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51211123884334,"sku":"LV-SCHLOSSGOBELSBURG-GAISBERG-2021-750ML","price":85.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0950\/5010\/5134\/files\/2021SchlossGobelsburg_RiedGaisberg_Riesling.png?v=1761698724"},{"product_id":"2022-schloss-gobelsburg-ried-gaisberg-riesling","title":"2022 Schloss Gobelsburg ‘Ried Gaisberg’ Riesling","description":"\u003ch3 data-end=\"469\" data-start=\"315\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"371\" data-start=\"315\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3146\" data-start=\"3098\"\u003eA world-class Riesling of power and elegance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"469\" data-start=\"315\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"371\" data-start=\"315\"\u003eA stunningly pure, finely textured Riesling from one of Austria’s most historic estates\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"469\" data-start=\"315\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"371\" data-start=\"315\"\u003e95 Points – JamesSuckling.com | 95 Points – Falstaff\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"374\" data-start=\"371\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"398\" data-start=\"374\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"469\" data-start=\"315\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"398\" data-start=\"374\"\u003eKamptal DAC, Austria\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"401\" data-start=\"398\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"469\" data-start=\"401\"\u003eRRP $90 | Single-Vineyard Riesling | Precise • Mineral • Elegant\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote data-end=\"641\" data-start=\"471\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"641\" data-start=\"473\"\u003e“A stunningly pure, finely textured Riesling from one of Austria’s most historic estates — graceful power and crystalline focus from the legendary Gaisberg vineyard.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-end=\"673\" data-start=\"648\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"673\" data-start=\"656\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1140\" data-start=\"675\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"690\" data-start=\"675\"\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pale lemon-gold with silver glints — luminous and clear.\u003cbr data-end=\"750\" data-start=\"747\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"760\" data-start=\"750\"\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fresh lime, white peach, and orange blossom, lifted by flinty minerality and hints of jasmine and wet stone.\u003cbr data-end=\"872\" data-start=\"869\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"883\" data-start=\"872\"\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sleek and poised. 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Powerful. 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