Champagne
From a simple name of a French province, Champagne has become a magic word that needs no translation. It is synonymous with elegance and savoir vivre, style and refinement. We continue to ship directly from small and large producers, bringing lesser known labels to the attention of Australian Champagne enthusiasts. We also frequently offer very special deals from bigger houses. Browse our top rated Champagnes here.-
$74.99 Bottle$888.00 Dozen
- Cellar Drink Now - 5 years (2017-2022)
- ABV 12.5%
- Closure: Cork
Henriet-Bazin origins date back 5 generations to two families both deeply rooted in Champagne. The Bazin family were grape growers from the village of Verzenay whilst the Henriet family specialised in Champagne production. It was in the late 19th century that the two families united through marriage and today a father and daughter team are producing a range of outstanding champagnes from Grand Cru and Premier Cru vineyards. The family own 3 hectares in Verzenay and Verzy (both Grand Cru villages) renowned for its Pinot Noir that’s so highly sought after by the likes of top Champagne houses such as Krug.
A blend of 70% Pinot Noir and 30% Chardonnay sourced from Grand Cru vineyards located in Verzenay and Verzy. Pours with a heady white mousse that shows good hold. A pale straw coloured base with pale gold edgings is finely threaded by a very persistent bead. The intensely scented nose offers up rich aromatics of baked bread, yeast lees and toast overlaid by dried honey characters followed by cashew and hints of citrus. Rich, full bodied and totally mouthfilling the creamy textured palate is filled with yeast lees, bready characters and honeyed toast flavours which meld into a back drop of citrus oils and roasted almonds. Dry, slightly oily yet crisp finish. Outstanding concentration and power with a long baked bread, yeast lees, oily toast, dried honey, citrus and roasted almond aftertaste.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
Alc. 12.5% -
$59.99 Bottle$719.88 Dozen
- Cellar Drink Now - 5 years (2016-2021)
- ABV 12.5%
- Closure: Cork
Made from 100% Chardonnay sourced from Premier Cru designated vineyards, it pours with a fine creamy white mousse which dissipates quickly to reveal a pale straw coloured base wine. The very fine bead showing excellent persistence. Displaying excellent intensity the nose is quite rich and full for a Blanc de Blancs with lifted aromas of pear dominate over subtle baked fruit characters. Overlaying these are yeast lees and toast followed by citrus end notes. Refined yet mouthfilling flavours of pears, citrus, baked bread characters and yeast lees flow across the palate with some brioche also present. Rich and full with excellent concentration and a moderately creamy textural feel it finishes dry with fresh acidity. Long rich aftertaste of baked bread, yeast lees, oily cashew and toast. An excellent fuller styled Blanc de Blanc.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
Alc 12.5% -
$59.99 Bottle$719.88 Dozen
- Cellar 5 - 6 years (2021-2022)
- ABV 12.5%
- Closure: Cork
Produced from 100% Pinot Noir grapes this excellent Blanc de Noirs Champagne opens with a white frothy mousse and a deeper colour of pale straw to pale gold. Like all of the Henriet-Bazin Champagnes the bead is exceptionally fine and shows excellent persistence. Powerful aromas of baked bread, yeast lees and toast are laced with a hint of plum, roasted almonds and light citrus following on. Rich and toasty the palate features traces of red fruits overlaid by toasty baked bread and yeast lees with underlying nuances of quince and roast nuts. Full creamy textural feel with a clean dry finish and crisp acidity. Long aftertaste of yeast lees, toast, baked bread and roasted nuts.
Cellar 5-6 years.
Alc 12.5% -
$69.99 Bottle$839.88 Dozen
- Cellar 4 - 5 years (2020-2021)
- ABV 12.5%
- Closure: Cork
A blend of 60% Pinot Noir, sourced from Grand Cru vineyards, and 40% Chardonnay sourced from Premier Cru vineyards. A white frothy mousse dissipates to reveal a pale straw/gold base wine colour with a very fine and profuse bead. Excellent aromatics with classical Champagne notes of yeast lees, baked bread and oily cashew filling the nostrils over some baked pear like characters with toasty citrus end notes. Rich and full with a cleansing freshness on the finish the palate possesses generous flavours of baked bread and yeast lees in conjunction with oily cashew and toasty characters followed by a trace of citrus on the finish. Long aftertaste of roasted nuts, toast, yeast lees and bready characters.
Cellar 4-5 years.
Alc 12.5% -
$84.99 Bottle$1,019.88 Dozen
- Cellar Drink Now - 6 years (2019-2025)
- ABV 12.5%
- Closure: Cork
Henriet-Bazin origins date back 5 generations to two families both deeply rooted in Champagne. The Bazin family were grape growers from the village of Verzenay whilst the Henriet family specialised in Champagne production. It was in the late 19th century that the two families united through marriage and today a father and daughter team are producing a range of outstanding champagnes from Grand Cru and Premier Cru vineyards. The family own 3 hectares in Verzenay and Verzy (both Grand Cru villages) renowned for its Pinot Noir that’s so highly sought after by the likes of top Champagne houses such as Krug.
A superb Grand Cru Champagne at a direct import price that makes it an absolute steal.
A blend of 70% Pinot Noir and 30% Chardonnay that pours with a frothy white mousse that sits over a straw pale gold base. An exceptionally fine bead flows through the wine with great persistence. Complex and powerful, aromatics of baked bread, yeast lees, toast and dried honey evolve into cashew, citrus and a faint whiff of hazelnut. Rich, toasty and expansive yet sculptured with fresh acidity, mouthfilling flavours of yeast lees, oily toast and citrus overlay honeyed cashew characters and traces of hazelnut. Creamy mid palate feel finishing dry and crisp with superb length on the aftertaste.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc. 12.5% -
Direct ImportChampagne, FRANCE$110.00 Bottle$1,320.00 Dozen
- Cellar Drink Now - 6 years (2019-2025)
- ABV 12.5%
- Closure: Cork
A 100% Chardonnay cuvee from the excellent 2012 vintage. A fine plentiful mousse sits comfortably over a pale straw base which is finely threaded by a generous stream of delicate bubbles. Very refined and yeasty the nose features elevated baked bread and citrus scents over dried honey, cashew and brioche notes. Elegant and long with vivid acidity leading into a chalk tinged finish the palate has a light airy feel. Well meshed flavours of yeast lees, citrus, oily baked bread, subtle honeyed cashew and brioche form a gently creamed texture. Finishes quite dry and crisp with plenty of finesse on the long yeasty aftertaste.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc. 12.5%