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From the newly released Dom Pérignon 2017 to outstanding grower Champagnes and celebrated vintage cuvées, it was a wonderful opportunity to explore just how diverse Champagne can be.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFreight included until end Sunday 26th July - use code CHAMPAGNEFREIGHT at the checkout.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"andre-jacquart-vintage-2013-750ml","title":"Andre Jacquart Vintage 2013 (750ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003ePale gold with a delicate, persistent mousse, the 2013 Vintage Blanc de Blancs reveals a poised, complex bouquet—lemon curd, white blossom, hazelnut, and wet chalk, lifted by a whisper of smoke. The palate is structured and precise, reflecting the cool tension of the vintage. Flavours of citrus oil, green apple, and toasted brioche unfold over a chiselled mineral core. Oak vinification adds depth and a gentle creamy texture, while the acidity remains vibrant and finely etched. The finish is long and resonant, with saline length and a touch of savoury lees. A strikingly elegant expression of Le Mesnil-sur-Oger—focused, layered, and built for contemplation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Andre Jacquart","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50522739573036,"sku":"40014","price":228.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0910\/5280\/2348\/files\/AndreJacquartVintage2013.png?v=1743315347"},{"product_id":"champagne-philipponnat-grand-blanc-2018-750ml","title":"Champagne Philipponnat Blanc de Blancs 2018 (750ml)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"177\" data-end=\"903\" class=\"\"\u003ePale straw with golden reflections and a fine, persistent mousse, Champagne Philipponnat Blanc de Blancs 2018 (100% Chardonnay) opens with a graceful bouquet of white flowers, lemon curd, chalk dust, and toasted almond. Sourced exclusively from Côte des Blancs and Montagne de Reims Premier and Grand Cru vineyards, the base wines are vinified in stainless steel to preserve freshness, with no malolactic fermentation to retain tension. Aged for 5 years on lees and finished with a low dosage (4.25 g\/L), the palate is taut, elegant, and mineral—citrus zest, green apple, and subtle creaminess unfold over a chalky core. The finish is long, saline, and precise. A luminous, terroir-driven Blanc de Blancs—linear, refined, and beautifully age-worthy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Champagne Philipponnat","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50523213496620,"sku":"40043","price":179.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0910\/5280\/2348\/files\/ChampagnePhilipponnatGrandBlanc.png?v=1743315368"},{"product_id":"champagne-new-arrivals-fine-champagne-art-auckland-25th-september","title":"Champagne New Arrivals | Fine Champagne \u0026 Art (Auckland 25th September)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"50\" data-end=\"288\"\u003eJoin us in Auckland and Wellington for an evening dedicated to new arrivals from Champagne — a lineup that moves from refined Blanc de Blancs through to Grand Cru and Special Club bottlings, alongside rare and expressive grower Champagne.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"290\" data-end=\"655\"\u003eSet against the backdrop of the Select Art Auction exhibition on view, this tasting brings together two things we love deeply at Normanby — exceptional wine and remarkable art. It’s a chance to explore some of Champagne’s most exciting producers in a relaxed and engaging setting, surrounded by an equally inspiring collection of contemporary and significant works.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"657\" data-end=\"869\"\u003eFrom the richness and structure of Henri Giraud to the precision of Les Monts Fournois and the depth of Paul Bara’s Special Club, this is a tasting that showcases the breadth and individuality of Champagne today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"871\" data-end=\"919\"\u003eAn impressive evening of Fine Champagne and Art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"921\" data-end=\"940\"\u003eWines being poured:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"942\" data-end=\"1268\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"942\" data-end=\"987\"\u003eHenri Giraud MV Rosé Ay Grand Cru \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"988\" data-end=\"1014\"\u003ePaul Bara Brut Vintage 2018\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1015\" data-end=\"1065\"\u003eLes Monts Fournois Côte 2017 Cramant Grand Cru\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1066\" data-end=\"1111\"\u003eChampagne Pierre Bertrand Blanc de Blancs 2020\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1112\" data-end=\"1159\"\u003eChampagne Lassalle Cuvée Angeline Brut 2013\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1160\" data-end=\"1191\"\u003ePaul Bara Special Club 2015\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1192\" data-end=\"1225\"\u003eMontagne Grand Cru Verzy 2016\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1192\" data-end=\"1225\"\u003eHenri Giraud Ratafia de Champagne Solera\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAuckland \u003cbr\u003eFriday 25th September \u003cbr\u003eWebb's Auckland Gallery \u003cbr\u003e$189\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Normanby Fine Wines Events","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53247749292332,"sku":null,"price":189.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0910\/5280\/2348\/files\/Champagne_15.png?v=1779927448"},{"product_id":"champagne-new-arrivals-fine-champagne-art-wellington-17th-september","title":"Champagne New Arrivals | Fine Champagne \u0026 Art (Wellington 17 September)","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"288\" data-start=\"50\"\u003eJoin us in Auckland and Wellington for an evening dedicated to new arrivals from Champagne — a lineup that moves from refined Blanc de Blancs through to Grand Cru and Special Club bottlings, alongside rare and expressive grower Champagne.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"655\" data-start=\"290\"\u003eSet against the backdrop of the Select Art Auction exhibition on view, this tasting brings together two things we love deeply at Normanby — exceptional wine and remarkable art. It’s a chance to explore some of Champagne’s most exciting producers in a relaxed and engaging setting, surrounded by an equally inspiring collection of contemporary and significant works.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"869\" data-start=\"657\"\u003eFrom the richness and structure of Henri Giraud to the precision of Les Monts Fournois and the depth of Paul Bara’s Special Club, this is a tasting that showcases the breadth and individuality of Champagne today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"919\" data-start=\"871\"\u003eAn impressive evening of Fine Champagne and Art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"940\" data-start=\"921\"\u003eWines being poured:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"1268\" data-start=\"942\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"987\" data-start=\"942\"\u003eHenri Giraud MV Rosé Ay Grand Cru \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1014\" data-start=\"988\"\u003ePaul Bara Brut Vintage 2018\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1065\" data-start=\"1015\"\u003eLes Monts Fournois Côte 2017 Cramant Grand Cru\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1111\" data-start=\"1066\"\u003eChampagne Pierre Bertrand Blanc de Blancs 2020\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1159\" data-start=\"1112\"\u003eChampagne Lassalle Cuvée Angeline Brut 2013\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1191\" data-start=\"1160\"\u003ePaul Bara Special Club 2015\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1225\" data-start=\"1192\"\u003eMontagne Grand Cru Verzy 2016\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1225\" data-start=\"1192\"\u003eHenri Giraud Ratafia de Champagne Solera\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWellington \u003cbr\u003eThursday 17 September \u003cbr\u003eNormanby Wellington\u003cbr\u003e$189\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Normanby Fine Wines Events","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53247750603052,"sku":null,"price":189.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0910\/5280\/2348\/files\/Champagne_15.png?v=1779927448"},{"product_id":"dom-perignon-vintage-2017-giftbox-750ml","title":"Dom Pérignon Vintage 2017 Giftbox (750ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA compelling release from Dom Pérignon, the 2017 combines generosity with remarkable precision. White peach, citrus blossom and candied lemon lead the aromatics, followed by notes of brioche, toasted almond and a subtle mineral freshness. The palate is expansive yet finely detailed, carrying impressive energy through to a long, refined finish. There is both richness and restraint here, making it immediately captivating while clearly built for further evolution in cellar.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor collectors, there is another important aspect to this release. The quantity produced is exceptionally small. 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