Christophe Mignon Foudre Champagne
$131.99
According to Antonio Galloni of Vinous Wine Journal, “Christophe Mignon might very well be the finest grower in Champagne most people have not heard about, yet.” Galloni may have a point. Located just outside the tiny village of Festigny, Mignon farms a mere 6 ha, planted almost exclusively to Pinot Meunier. The vines were planted by his great-grandparents and are spread among thirty parcels between the villages of Le Breuil and Festigny in the Vallee de la Marne.
Mignon has practiced biodynamics for 16 years , allowing the moon’s cycles to dictate his work in the vineyards and in the cellar. Harvests adhere strictly to this calendar, as do tirage and disgorgement. In essence, Mignon strives to follow the rhythm of nature and this informs each decision he makes. While this might seem a tad esoteric to some, the results are well worth the potential befuddlement.
For the most part, Christophe does all the primary fermentation in stainless steel with ambient yeasts, while only the reserve wine is held in oak foudre. He strives to vinify each parcel in a separate tank in order to distinguish the unique qualities of each micro-climate. The non-vintage Champagnes spend a minimum of 24 months in bottle before disgorgement, while the vintage wines may spend as long as five or six years. Christophe uses the bare minimum of sulphur at bottling and the majority of his cuvees are bottled without any dosage. The resulting wines offer a delightful balance between intellectual and visceral enjoyment. They are at once vinous and rich, with complex brioche notes and herbal inflections, but also fresh and simply enjoyable. While Christophe may have a very complex philosophy, he also believes that Champagne should be enjoyed and not fawned over.
Telmont Reserve Brut Champagne
$111.99
Telmont was established in the late thirties by the Telmont family and was purchased by the Rémy Cointreau group in 2020, This purchase was driven by shared values and a common vision. The future of the house will be built alongside Bertrand Lhôpital who remains Cellar Master and Head of Viticulture at Telmont.
Champagne Piollot Cuvee de Reserve
$89.99
Champagne Piollot, based in the Cote des Bars, is produced by husband and wife Roland Piollot and Dominique Moreau (whose exceptional wines are sold as Marie Courtin, a KWM exclusive), from vines owned by Roland’s family in the Aube. Roland is the 5th generation, with the estate being founded 19th Century. It was then extended by Roland’s father, Robert. Robert’s legacy was planting the ‘Val Colas Robin’ parcel (in 1955), which produced a 100% Pinot Blanc Cuvée ‘Colas Robin’. This was incredibly rare at the time as many of Robert’s neighbours were grubbing up Pinot Blanc vines to be replanted with the more popular Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. However, it wasn’t until 1986 when Roland decided to bottle under his own family name. Farming has been organic since 2009, with a more recent move to work biodynamically. The house style is very much one of precision, and elegance.
Cognac Sponge Ed.09 Grand Champagne 1962
$574.99
45.2%
Producer Description
"This is Cognac Sponge Edition No.9, it is a Grande Champagne Heritage N.62 which hails from the cellars of Vallein Tercinier.
This is a single cask that was bottled at natural cask strength and it is downright, illegally gorgeous old juice!
Featuring all the great flavours of long-aged Grande Champagnes: wizen old raisins, grumpy old sultanas, hammock-bound prunes, figs in blankets, dates telling stories about the war, rocking chairs whittled from pure rancio and old wireless radios playing Charles de Gaulle speeches on a loop.
First please purchase several bottles of this Cognac, and then sit with them in hushed reverence until further instruction."
Bollinger Pn Ayc18
$189.99
Bollinger PN AYC is an exclusive Pinot Noir Champagne sourced mainly from their own vineyards in the esteemed Grand Cru village of Aÿ. Among the select 17 Grand Cru villages in Champagne, Aÿ enjoys a prime location at the heart of key regions.
The Bollinger PN cuvée is a new addition to Champagne Bollinger’s core range. It embodies the ambition to highlight the variety of expressions of Pinot Noir by selecting the finest from several terroirs, each conveying a unique taste.
The blend incorporates reserve wines, including a portion that has been aged in magnums enhancing aromatic harmony and complexity.
Piollot Tallants Champagne
$104.99
Robert Piollot (1930 - 2003) founded the house in the 19th century. Two generations later the family expanded their father's work by increasing the vineyard holdings of the domain. It is thanks to him that they can now produce a 100% pinot blanc Champagne called "colas Robin". In 1955, the Val Colas Robinl site was cleared and planted by his hand, row by row. He also established the Piollot Selection Massale that we know today in the region. He dedicated his life to selecting his best plants and then grafting. In 2009, they began converting to organic viticulture, with a total certification in 2014. They recently received their Demeter certification (biodynamics).
Krug Devialet
$1,219.99
This rare gift pack from Krug caters to the person who loves Champagne and music - and who doesn't. This experience has been made possible by Devialet, a French company that brings unrivalled sound purity, and Krug, the Champagne House founded by the visionary Joseph Krug, who understood the very essence of champagne and revolutionized the way it was created. Since 1843, six generations of the Krug family have perpetuated his legacy and upheld his stringent commitment to quality. Now, Krug and Devialet have come together to unveil unprecedented sound experiences, a harmonious meeting of Champagne tasting and musical immersion. The gift package includes a bottle of the 170eme edition Krug and Devialet's remarkable earbuds (in a class by themselves as far as build and sound goes).
Moet Dom Perignon P2 Magnum
$2,499.99
Champagne La Rogerie Heroine Grand Cru
$137.99
Francois Petit was born and raised in Avize and spent time at the iconic house of Jacques Selosse. He has now taken the reins from his father and is giving us another name to focus on in the village of Avize. Francois and his wife Justine took over for Francois’ father starting in 2015. Right away, they started to farm differently. The focus was to ensure they had a healthy and sustainable vineyard. The Champagne La Rogerie Héroïne is made from 100% Chardonnay harvested from vines in the Grand Cru village of Avize. Made in small quantities (only 7000 bottles!), this wine was aged an impressive 84+ months on the lees.