Grower Champagne Tasting
Le Petit Bijou
Thursday, Dec 29th 4-6pm
*Our original location- 103 North Side Square*
$39 Per Person (Wine Tasting Only)
Reservations Requested. Call 256-964-7980
Presented by special guest,
Phil Oreh Of Alabama Crown
"Being Independant Grower (Récoltant-Manipulant) means managing the production from the land to the bottle, this is the guaranty of a unique wine, with a sense of place and dedicated people behind the product." - Nomine-Renard Champagne
the line-up
NV Nomine-Renard Champagne Brut, Champagne, France $45.99
First and foremost, we are Winegrowers. Each generation has passed on to the next the same passion for our vineyard. We are the 3rd generation and we benefit from the most valuable experience of our family elders. We learn about the diversity of soils and climates of each plot, day after day. 3 grape-varieties planted across 6 different villages, spread in 36 plots!
Simon Nominé looks carefully after the vines until the grapes have reached their best. During harvest, the fruit is selected, hand-picked and directly pressed in our Cellar in Villevenard.
Being Independant Grower (Récoltant-Manipulant) means managing the production from the land to the bottle, this is the guaranty of a unique wine, with a sense of place and dedicated people behind the product.
A fresh and elegant Champagne, with lots of minerality and citrus fruits aromas. Ideal for Aperitif or to combine with fresh fish or smoked salmon. Champagne for celebration! Wine Spectator 91 points "Firm and focused, with a rich, smoky hint of tosted brioche carried on a lively bead and layered with more subtle notes of white peach , spun honey, lemon confit and pastry."
NV Valentin LeFlaive "Le Mesnil Sur Oger/15/50" Extra Brut Blanc De Blancs Grand Cru Champagne, France $98.99
Champagne Valentin Leflaive represents a unique interpretation of champagne bringing a Burgundian approach from Olivier Leflaive and his team into the champagne making emphasized the purity of the Chardonnay and the terroir of the Côte des Blancs. Made with extreme precision, each cuvée is a veritable celebration of minerality, finesse and complexity. Le Mesnil sur Oger Grand Cru Extra Brut Blanc de Blancs Valentin Leflaive is composed exclusively of Chardonnay from one of the most prized Grand Crus in the Côte des Blancs.
Le Mesnil sur Oger Grand Cru is the heart of Côte des Blancs that shows Chardonnay at its very best.
100% manual harvest. Fractional pressing with pressure level (the first juices are separated from the rest and are eliminated). Vinified in thermoregulated stainless steel vats. Aged on the lees for over 40 months.
NV Valentin LeFlaive "Avize/16/40" Extra Brut Blanc De Blancs Grand Cru Champagne, France $95.99
It is a parcel-based Champagne of wines harvested exclusively in Avize classified Grand Cru (Coeur de Terroir parcel) and made with wines of the year and 17% reserve wines. The vines are on average 20 years old. This steep cru is oriented southeast on the Côte des Blancs, renowned for the quality of its Chardonnay grape variety and the quality of its chalky soil, thus contributing to the birth of very characteristic and exceptional champagnes. It is a Blanc de Blancs, aged for 42 months on slats in a deep cellar at constant temperature and sheltered from light, 17% of which comes from reserve wines. .
The gold color reveals emerald green reflections. On the nose and on the palate, citrus notes such as kumquat, lemon from Menton, pink grapefruit from Florida or clementine from Corsica, punctuated by touches of white flowers such as spring hawthorn, osmanthus or of linden. The finish melts gently into saline and suave notes all in length.
Avize Grand Cru combine complexity and amplitude. The vines are located in the heart of Côte des Blancs terroir. 100 % hand-harvest. Fractional pressing with pressure level. Fermented In stainless steel vats. Aged on laths at least 42 months.
NV Valentin LeFlaive "Ma/17/60" Brut Rose Grand Cru Champagne, France $77.99
Champagne Valentin Leflaive Rosé Grand Cru is characterized by an incomparable purity, finesse and freshness. Its salmon pink dress and its majestic effervescence enchant our senses. On the nose, refreshing citrus aromas combine with enchanting notes of raspberries and wild strawberries. The palate is precise and fresh with a mineral hint and sensual notes of small red fruits that titillate our taste buds. Have it with Ris de Veau, Charlotte with tomato, goat pie, Crayfish Timbale, Blue Lobster and Red Mullet.
NV Nomine-Renard Rose Brut, Champagne, France $45.99
A high proportion of Chardonnay gives the Brut Rosé sensuality and elegance. Intense red fruit aromas, a hint of cherry, fresh grapefruit, followed by a subtle velvety mouthful.
Perfect with spicy dishes with ginger, anise or citrus notes, salty sweet dishes or a fresh fruit salad.
Blend: 45% Chardonnay, 45% Pinot Meunier, 10% Pinot Noir
NV Bertrand Senecort "Beau Joie" Brut Champagne, France $49.99
This producer is not a grower, but we couldn't resist!
Beau Joie is first class Champagne produced by Bertrand Senecourt, famous for his sumptuous Charles Ellner Champagnes. This cuvee is a 30% Pinot Noir, 30% Chardonnay, 40% Pinot Meunier blend, from grapes grown and hand-picked in the vineyards of Epernay.
This champagne has the perfect balance of dryness and sweetness with a clean, crisp taste. Zero dosage leaves it beautifully dry and elegant. The bottle is inspired by the armor worn by the knights that protected the Kingdom.
