The finest Champagne cannot be manufactured, it is created. For Alfred Gratien, the creative process begins right in the vineyard. Alfred Gratien boasts a proud tradition, disregarding the mass produced ethos and fashions of modern times. What you get is a hand crafted Champagne of great quality and uniqueness. Cuvée Brut Classique clearly displays the style of Alfred Gratien. One of very few Champagnes to be dominated by the fruity Pinot Meunier, combined with the masculinity of Pinot Noir and the elegance of Chardonnay.

$6999each $837DOZEN EACH DOZEN Chardonnay 45%, Pinot Noir 12%, Pinot Meunier 43. Cuvée Brut Classique is a result of the highest quality standards in the selection of grapes, traditional vinification, maturation in small 228 litre oak casks, and self imposed limits on production levels. Alfred Gratien s never treated to malolactic fermentation, thereby ensuring the finished wine retains its original character. The aroma of the grapes and the land from whence they come are thus preserved. Cuvée Brut Classique retains its freshness, even as it ages. This special care guarantees the unique quality which makes Alfred Gratien truly exceptional. That is the true art of Champagne. Alcohol 12.5%

Light gold colour, beautiful to behold with a very fine, extremely long lasting mousse. A bouquet of citrus fruits, mangos, peaches and apricot. A wonderful balance of aromatic strength with the freshness of exotic fruits. A wine of great refinement as the elegance of Chardonnay melds with the red fruit of Pinot Meunier and the enduring character of Pinot Noir.

One of Tasmania's most praiseworthy efforts, Bay of Fires expresses fully the exceptional quality of fruit grown to superior vineyards, nurtured exclusively for the production of world class sparkling wines which exhibit classically structured palates and the most splendid textures. A top shelf effort made to true Methode Traditionelle, Bay of Fires is reverently crafted by the stars of the Hardy winemaking team, rested for years on lees sediment to develop luxurious textures and infuse the wine with elegance, rich fruit characters and layers of complexity.

$2499each $297DOZEN EACH DOZEN Bay of Fires vineyards normally experience a growing season quite similar to Reims, Burgundy and Alsace. Roughly equal parcels of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay with a smaller component of Pinot Meunier are hand picked and whole bunch pressed, to ensure freshness and elegance of structure. After fining, the individual batches are vinified on light grape solids and treated to malolactic on primary ferment lees. Once clarified, the wines are assembled to style and prepared for triage. Extended maturation on yeast lees builds additional complexity and depth of character, while the expedition liqueur and inclusion of aged reserve wines contributes to the overall depth and dimension of palate. Approx 12.5%

Crystal clear, persistent bead, light straw in colour with a fresh gold hue. A very complex wine exhibiting toast, lanolin and sea brine characters. The aroma shows honey, oyster and fresh yoghurt. The palate is finely structured, long, powerful and complex. Multiple layers of oyster shell, truffle and apricot brandy build in this intriguing wine. A great depth of character from extended ageing, retaining freshness and vibrancy. Exhibits a solid, natural acid backbone, the softer citrus elements, and biscuit qualities follow the palate all the way along to the crisp, dry finish. Magnificent with the most delicate desserts, fine gourmandise and the freshest sashimi, ideally Barilla Bay oysters, freshly shucked with a squeeze of lime.

Billecart Salmon is one of the most generous Champagnes, a harmonious and balanced wine, the result of immense personal care during the crafting process, and subsequent ageing under the traditional chalk cellars. Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier grapes spanning several different vintages, from the best vineyard sites along the Marne, are fashioned into a timeless and refined Cuvée which has remained unchanged since 1945. Elegant aromas, and a full vinous palate, an elegant wine that's just right for every one of life's opportune occasions.

$6499each $777DOZEN EACH DOZEN Billecart Salmon is one of the last familial Houses of Champagne, all the wines are marked by the seal of excellence. The story begins with the wedding of Nicolas François Billecart and Elisabeth Salmon. The marriage lead to the founding of the distinguished Champagne House of Billecart-Salmon, established in 1818 at Mareuil-sur-Aÿ. Two centuries later, the seventh generation of the family still manages the Champagne company and oversees the crafting of each individual bottle, maintaining the legend of the Spirit of Champagne. The original love of the founders, lives on through the devoted viticulture, and passionate winecraft, a philosophy which has been cultivated around three principal values, finesse, balance and elegance.

Honeyed in colour and bouquet, distinct for the finesse of it's slowly rising bubbles, and persistent mousse. Maturation has not robbed it of an amazing floral freshness, it exhibits lovely aromas of ripe pear. Characters of brioche, sweet citrusses, and almond, exemplary for it's sophistication and flavours of plush lined fruit.

Established by Nicolas François in 1818, Billecart Salmon is known within France and around the globe for fashioning the most elegant Champagnes, fully rounded Cuvées with the cleanest palate and eternal, seemingly ageless styling. A Non Vintage assemblage of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Meunier, expressing characters of biscuit, fruits and nut.

$22999each $2757DOZEN EACH DOZEN Champagne Billecart Salmon fashions the most exquisite wines from choice parcels of fruit grown to twenty five acres of distinguished sites around its headquarters in the village of Mareuil-sur-Ay. Unlike many better known marques, the noble House of Billecart Salmon has elected to remain small in size and limit their production, focussing on quality and consistency over quantity. A cooler, temperature controlled fermentation, inoculated to finely aromatic yeasts, serves to preserve the freshness in the final wine and infuse the bouquet with the most exquisite expressions. Various components are treated to lees batonnage, malolactic fermentation and a spell in Burgundian oak barrels.

Honeyed in colour and bouquet, distinct for the finesse of it's slowly rising bubbles and persistent mousse. Maturation has not robbed it of an amazing floral freshness, it exhibits lovely aromas of ripe pear. Characters of brioche, sweet citrus and almond, exemplary for it's sophistication and flavours of plush lined fruit. A wine of the finest balance.

The essential Victorian Methode traditionelle, from vines surrounded by the blue hued Pyrenees, so named for their beauty and similarity to the range bordering France with Spain. French eccentricity was the genesis of Blue Pyrenees Estate and remains central to the winemaking philosophy. Entrepreneur Francois Henri was so inspired by the picturesque blue hills that he commissioned a painting which has since become the famous label. A cépage of the holy trinity, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and a healthy tranche of Pinot Meunier.

$2499each $297DOZEN EACH DOZEN Established in 1963 as Château Remy by the Champagne houses of Heidsieck and Krug, the Blue Pyrenees style has evolved into a unique wine that captures the perfect balance between new world technology and old world tradition. Following considerable development and experimentation, the inaugural release was in 1982, the rest as they say is history. The winemaking team assembles the finest components of Pinot Chardonnay into a harmonious whole that represents excellence in expression and styling. Inoculated by strains of yeast native to Champagne, the judicious use of small amounts of reserve wine adds complexity and maturity whilst maintaining consistency from year to year. Alcohol 12.8%

Brilliant straw yellow with a green hue, a fine and persistent bead. Complex aromas of baker's dough, freshly baked biscuits and nougat after an extended ageing on yeast lees. Subtle hints of lemon and confection give an overall impression of freshness and vitality. Concentrated yeast autolysis characters and grapefruit flavours. The lively palate is driven by a fresh acidity, which lingers harmoniously with the aged complexity. A component of Pinot Meunier adds complexity to the final cuvée. The wine completely coats the palate and leaves an ample feeling of beautiful ripe fruit lingering in the mouth. In the truest style of Blue Pyrenees, sensuous, attractive and creamy, released as a mature style, ready to ingratiate.

Special Cuvée stands as one of the most distinguished entry level Champagnes. Family owned and run, Bollinger is dedicated to producing a consistent and distinctive style. To reinforce this commitment, Bollinger launched it's own Charter of Ethics and Quality which guarantees the continuity of style and refinement. Grapes for Special Cuvée are sourced from thirty Crus, approximately 75% of which are estate vineyards. Dry and assertive, powerful and fine, Special Cuvée remains consistently a pure expression of fine Champagne.

$6999each $837DOZEN EACH DOZEN The first fermentation is done Cru by Cru, individual batches are kept separate, preserving the unique characters of the source vineyards. Bollinger is one of the very few Houses of Champagne to do some first fermentation in oak barrels. Bollinger uses small tanks to ferment its wines, improving the control of the fermentation process, enhancing the quality of wines in the Special Cuvée. Bollinger spends an exceptionally long time resting on it's sedimentery lees, contributing to the complexity. On average, the blend comprises 60% Pinot Noir, 25% Chardonnay and 15% Pinot Meunier. A further component of 5% to 10% reserve wines, from several different origins, all Grand and Premier Crus, all stored under cork.

Aromas of honey and biscuit, an immensely fine bead, a colour like platinum straw, pale amber gold. There is richnes and unparalleled complexity to the bouquet, there is both sweet fruit and astringency. Peach and praline, sweet smelling warm yeasty brioche, butter and almonds, citrus and soft pear. There is an intricate balance to the palate, a finesse that comes from inimitable blending and cellaring at the ancient cellars. The distinct chalkiness of Champagne is set against the alchemy of fruit compote flavours, refreshingly acidic, apricot and tropical fruit, butter and semolina cake. The flavours are many, aromas are authentic and exciting, the palate never breaks, a superb Champagne of immense personality.

Patricia is the culmination of Brown Brothers commitment to excellence in winemaking and viticultural. A slow and painstaking selection of fruit from the finest blocks of vine is followed by the utmost care throughout vinification, aimed at maximizing palate structure and achieving true elegance. A Pinot Noir dominated wine, from grapes grown to the high altitude Whitlands vineyard, crafted with strict adherence to traditional Methode Champeniose. A splendid effort, complex and rich with toasty fruit and yeast characters, Patricia is intended to impress.

$4999each $597DOZEN EACH DOZEN The climate at Whitlands is ideal for retaining the type of acidity so essential to this style of wine. The property sits at eight hundred metres above sea level in the sub alpine area at the top end of the King Valley. Fruit is hand picked and whole bunch pressed through an air bag. Grapes are treated gently to yield a scant five hundred litres of juice per tonne, minimising the impact of harsher compounds from skins. Base wines are treated to full malolactic for complexity. The secondary ferments are deliberately extended to produce a fine bead, then rested an extravagant five years on lees to develop further complexity. Patricia is then disgorged and liqueured, at an alcohol of 12.5%

Light straw colour with fine persistent bead. Llifted nose with a rich yeast autolysis character and hints of citrus and apple. The palate is full bodied, complex and rich with prominent lemon/ lime flavours and a bready character which lingers. The mouthfeel is creamy and elegant before a crisp, dry finish and with refreshing acidity. This complex and rich sparkling wine deserves to be accompanied by the finest faire, hors d'oeuvres or scallops, soufflé or brie.

A premium Cuvée, and a standout regional sparkling wine, fashioned from the holy trinity varietals of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier. An assemblage of elite parcels of fruit from the estate Whitlands Vineyard and selected cool climate sites around the King Valley. Pinot Noir has brought fullness, weight and length to this tasteful sparkler while the Pinot Meunier adds fruityness and roundness.

$1799each $21588/DOZ EACH DOZEN Milawa is the birth place of the Brown Brothers company, whence the first Brown Brothers wines were released in 1889. It is also the current site of the Brown Brothers winemaking facilities where grapes are received and vinified. All grapes are gently whole bunch pressed to minimise contact between the juice, the skins, and the seeds. 100% of the fruit underwent malolactic, following vinification, the component wines are assessed and a final Cuvée is determined. The assembled wine is then treated to a secondary fermentation in the bottle. Brown Brothers Milawa is then rested on sedimentery lees to add complexity and to allow greater time for the merging of aged and yeast autolysis characters. Approx 13.0%

An attractive pale green-gold colour and persistent bead. lifted aromas of green apples and citrus. Chardonnay from cool regions provides finesse, lightness and elegance, a detectably romatic lift and lavish intensity of fruit. One sip and the wine explodes in the mouth, with citrus flavours accompanied by a soft creaminess. The ideal aperitif, and as an accompaniment to a range of appetisers, natural oysters, smoked salmon or cheese and canapes.

In the 1850s Charles Heidsieck the man, crossed the Atlantic four times heading to the New World in search of new markets. His personality and charisma made him famous under the name of Champagne Charlie. Charles Heidsieck is today among the most prestigious brands of Champagne. With a full confidence in the quality of its Champagnes and their potential for ageing, Charles Heidsieck lays down exceptional wines in its Gallo-roman cellars. The Charles Heidsieck Brut Reserve has been carefully matured before sediment removal and an additional ageing of several years.

$9999each $1197DOZEN EACH DOZEN An uncommon voyage of the senses .

Colour is unmatchable to any other wine, it posseses an unforgettable lustre, a tint that is golden straw-yellow and deep. An entrancing bead that persists, each burst emanates with the bouquets of this famous wine. The nose is delicate but fresh. In the beginning floral notes with violet, irises and lilac. On the palate there is a rush of giggly yeast, great swathes of of fresh from the oven hot baked brioche flavours, golden buttery thick with candy like oils. There are hints of citrus peel closely followed by fruity notes of fresh fig, greengage plums and stewed rhubarb.

One of Australia's principal Pinot Chardonnay Meuniere, from fruit grown to superior vineyards at Pipers Brook, an area acknowledged as the premiere source of sparkling wine in Australia. Ever since debut, Clover Hill has impressed both the local and international industry press with its uncompromising quality and distinguished styling.

$3499each $417DOZEN EACH DOZEN Half Chardonnay with a third of Pinot Noir and the balance Pinot Meunier. A true Methode Traditionalle from the holy trinity of classic sparkling varietals, Clover Hill is a composition of selected reserve wines aged in French oak foudres, a process which ensures the unique personality of the Clover Hill house style. Taltarni boast of the fact that their average yields are less than half those in Champagne, resulting in a more concentrated juice. Clover Hill is topped up and treated to a minimum of three years on lees with a subsequent ageing under cork for a minimum of several months. The liqueur doseage is prepared from a selection of base wines, set aside for ageing in oak foudres. Alcohol 12.4%

Attractive pale straw colour with green hue, a persistent, fine bead and gentle, foaming mousse. Bouquet displays complex layers of lemon, white peach and honey, toasty yeast characters derived from time on lees and inclusion of aged reserves. The palate displays an elegant integration of tropical fruit flavours and freshly baked characters, an underlying creamy complexity with exceptional length. Rich autolysis and wonderful biscuit characters. A highlight is it's structure and finesse, creamy layers of Chardonnay fruit are integrated beautifully with the sherbet, bread and cherry Pinot characters.

Clover Hill is one of Australia's most eminent wines. In 1986, on the site of an old dairy farm in northeast Tasmania, the magnificent Clover Hill Vineyard was established by the Goelet family. Their aim was and still is, to produce superb sparkling wine using traditional French methodology. Since its debut vintage in 1991, Clover Hill has gained a reputation for its uncompromising quality, elegance, finesse and distinguishable Tasmanian style. Clover Hill's commitment to excellence has been recognized with numerous significant international awards.

$4699each $561DOZEN EACH DOZEN Fruit is sourced entirely from the Clover Hill vineyard on Pipers River, the premier location for sparkling wine in Australia. A limited release, Brut Rosé is crafted via controlled maceration of Pinot Noir grapes to extract a soft, pink colour and reveal a highly expressive bouquet of rose petal and red strawberries. A small amount of Pinot Meunier is included prior to bottling, adding fragrance and middle palate weight. Made according to true Methode Traditionelle, fermented in its own bottle and aged on yeast lees for at least three years, ensuring the complexity and intensity that is the hallmark of Clover Hill. The final liqueur dosage is prepared from a selection of base wines, aged in oak foudres. Alcohol 13.0%

Attractive salmon pink colour, exquisite with a fine persistent bead and gentle foaming mousse. Precise and crisp, it reveals layers of lifted redcurrant, ripe strawberry, spice and rose petal characteristics. An elegant sparkling wine with an extraordinary depth of flavours and superb length. The first choice for aperitif, a superb food wine alongside delicate cuisine such as pate, smoked fish and fowl.

Anyone who's enjoyed the plum and apricot hued Cockatoo Ridge Sparkling knows just how good these guys are at bubbly. They're a formidable player at sparklers that look and taste gorgeous, and they're also a cinch at the premium end of the market. Cuvée Eleanora draws grapes from the august inventory of estate vineyards, the winemakers have turned out small parcels of generously flavoured grapes and created an exciting wine that fuses the holy trinity of Chardonnay with Pinot Meunier, as dominated by the masculinity of Pinot Noir.

$1799each $213DOZEN EACH DOZEN Cockatoo Ridge went to the Adelaide Hills and the King Valley for fruit that would best suit the stylish Cuvée Eleanora. A non vintage assemblage of elite wines, the Chardonnay largely drawn from the King Valley, the Pinot Noir material largely from the Adelaide Hills. A small component of Pinot Meuniere, at around ten percent, from the King Valley has been folded into the blend to enhance the complexity of fruit, and to bring the wine closer still to it's flavoursome continental siblings. The wine was kept on tirage for over a year, prior to disgorging and final bottling. The result is an elegant sparkling Cuvée displaying fine fruit, superb mouth feel and refreshing tang of good acidity. Alcohol 12.9%

Appearance is a pale straw with light apple green highlights, a fine effervescence and a persistent bead. Aromas of biscuit and fruit, caramel, cherry and grapefruit. The palate displays whisps of strawberry, toastyness and creamy textures, peach and sour morello cherry, vanillan and marzipan. A judiciously fruit-driven sparkling wine, with underlying yeast complexity, a grapefruit-like acidity, long and persistent. The Pinot Noir component contributes cherry-like expressions and structure, the Chardonnay drives the palate with tropical characters and elegance, while the Pinot Meuniere adds brightness and fruit. Cuvée Eleanora is unique and stylish, flavourful and refreshing, squeaking clean and satisfying.