Champ Rene Geoffroy Rose
$123.99
The roots of the Geoffroy family date back to the 17th century. Cumières, a village in the heart of the Vallée de la Marne is where this line of winemakers is rooted. The few acres of vineyards that our ancestors cultivated and handed down from generation to generation provide the link to our Champagnes. At the beginning of the 1950s, Roger Geoffroy and his wife Julienne decided to take the plunge into winemaking and produced their first bottles: the Roger Geoffroy brand was born. René Geoffroy, their son, who loved the land, soon succeeded his father, who died suddenly and too young. An owner-grower to his soul, he acquired new vines, and with the help of his wife Bernadette, they developed and promoted their brand.
Laurent Lequart Millesime 2015 Champagne
$119.99
Champagne Laurent Lequart is a family estate located in Passy-Grigny, in the heart of the Marne Valley. The village is situated on a natural limestone fault that gives freshness and elegance to the wines. The domain has cultivated its vineyard with passion, and a high respect for the terroir and environment for four generations. Since 1988, Laurent has been a sustainable vine grower. His engagement has been rewarded with two certifications: HVE (High Environmental Value) & VDC (sustainable Viticulture in Champagne). Passy Grigny is characterised by the diversity of its terroirs and enjoys exceptional sun exposure. Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and more specifically Pinot Meunier are grown. This last grape variety, typical of our area, is finely represented in our cuvées to bring them roundness, elegance and fruitiness.
Champagne Piollot Reserve
$182.99
Champagne Piollot, based in the Cote des Bars, is produced by husband and wife Roland Piollot and Dominique Moreau (who has her own Champagnes - Marie Courtin, exclusive to KWM and highly sought-after), 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.
Maison Gamet Rive Droite Champagne
$89.99
Located in the Vallée de la Marne, Marianne & Jean-François took over this estate from their parents, Fabienne and Philippe. This family estate work mainly with Meunier grapes, planted over the villages of Mardeuil, Damery and Fleury la Rivière over more than 8 hectares.Fourth generation, the domain continues to develop while reducing its impact on the environment and favoring agricultural diversification.
Remi Leroy Les Crots Saignee Rose
$172.99
Rémi Leroy is a talented grower & winemaker from the Aube region of Champagne, based in the village of Meurville. With a background in oenology, Rémi combines science and tradition to craft champagnes that reflect the unique terroir of the Côte des Bar. His vineyards are comprised of Pinot Noir, with some Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier. Known for their freshness, balance, and purity, Rémi Leroy’s Champagnes are all about letting the natural character of the region shine. He’s quickly gaining recognition as one of the rising stars in the world of grower Champagne.
Leclerc Briant Saignee Rose Champagne
$169.99
Founded in the village of Cumières in 1872 by Lucien Leclerc, the winery moved, in 1955, to the premises it still occupies today in Chemin de la Chaude Ruelle in Epernay. It was also at this time, thanks to the dynamism of Bertrand Leclerc, the great grandson of the founder, and of his wife Jacqueline Briant, that the estate-based business changed its status to that of a Maison de Negoce or trading house. In 2012 Leclerc Briant was saved from oblivion when it was acquired by Mark Nunelly and Denise Dupré, an American couple who are great enthusiasts of the French "art de vivre" and who fell in love with the nonconformist character of the House. They are joined by Frédéric Zeimett, a native of Champagne, who since then has led the House to the marches of Champagne codes, serving the expression of a unique style that is now internationally recognized.
Marie Courtin Efflorescence Brut 2014
$154.99
A Kensington Wine Market exclusive! The champagnes from Marie-Courtin are truly something special. An ultra-fine, elegant style with amazing freshness. Delicate and racy, yet absolutely unique in style thanks in part to biodynamic viticulture. All her grapes are grown in a single plot of 2.5 hectares, which is also the total size of the domain that Dominique Moreau founded in 2000. Because all her wines come from a single vineyard, she has decided to emphasize the differences in champagnes through vinification. There are wines matured in barrique, amphorae, enamel tanks and one without sulfur. All come from the 2.5 hectares of single vineyard on the Kimmeridge marl soil of the Soden, on the Côte des Bar. Winemaker Dominique Moreau, who named the estate after her grandmother, is a master of purism. Her champagnes are delicate and elegant, yet with underlying power and a high degree of drinking pleasure.
Pongracz Sparkling
$23.99
In 1973, Desidirius Pongrácz was appointed Chief Viticultural Adviser at Distillers Corporation. During his 20-odd years in viticulture at the Cape, Pongrácz helped shape the South African wine industry through his intellect, insight, knowledge, innovation, vision and above all, fearless tenacity to pursue what he believed to be right. Pongrácz died at the age of 61 in hospital after a tragic accident while transporting Chardonnay vines to Uitkyk Estate. He was cremated on 16 August and his ashes remain in the wall of the family cemetery on Meerlust Estate. In an obituary Nico Myburgh, owner of Meerlust at the time, referred to Pongrácz as “a true gentleman and good friend”.
Champalou Brut
$39.99
This beauty from the husband-and-wife team of Didier and Catherine Champalou is a winner. Floral on the nose, dry and clean as a whistle on the palate, this 100% Chenin Blanc sparkler is less austere and less effervescent than Champagne, but every bit as fun to drink and it's very versatile with food.