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The grapes for this Blanc de Blancs, or 100% Chardonnay, come from Pascal Doquet's vines in Vertus, Villeneuve and Mont Aimé, 62% from the 2010 harvest and 38% from the 2011 harvest. It was bottled in March of 2012 and disgorged in April of 2015 with 5 grams per liter dosage, making it an Extra Brut, or very dry Champagne.
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N.V. Pascal Doquet "Arpege" Blanc de Blancs Extra-Brut, Champagne, France (750ml)
2021-C Nigl 'Freiheit' Gruner Veltliner, Niederosterreich, Austria (750ml)
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A Monthly Wine Club Selection
This bottling is 100% Grüner Veltliner sourced from four different vineyards in the hills above the city of Krems, where the temperature is moderated by the steep elevation, drawing out the ripening season and contributing spiciness and depth to the wines. Freiheit means “freedom” in honor of the legacy of the first privately held vineyards in the valley not owned by the Church or a feudal estate. It's a bottling that always overdelivers for the price point and shows honest depth of fruit. The fermentation and élevage were carried out exclusively in stainless steel; the wine was bottled at night when the cellars are the coolest, as Martin feels this helps preserve the freshness of the wine.
2010 Lopez de Heredia "Vina Tondonia" Rioja Reserva, Spain (750ml)
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For 142 years, four generations of the López de Heredia family have devoted themselves to producing exceptional and unique wines. Today they are considered textbook examples of traditional Rioja, and are one of the most accomplished proponents of the style.