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More to the point, non-cru Burgundy are now commanding asking prices similar of this Faiveley and that's why we call this wine the best value Premier Cru Burgundy in Australia. The local wine scribes often compare local pinots to that of premier Cru Burgundy, well here's your chance to buy the real deal without forking out the big bucks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e''Aromas of plums, spices, incense and soil tones, framed by a touch of toasty new oak, a medium to full-bodied, layered and velvety wine that’s fleshy and concentrated, with fine, powdery tannins and lively acids. 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Balanced and well made, dry on the finish with fine tannins for added texture.'' \u003cstrong\u003e92 Points, Cam Douglas (Previous Vintage Review)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e''Highlighted by aromas of peach, pear, citrus, melon, and floral notes. An enveloping bouquet with a soothing texture. The richness here is respected, while the freshness brings suppleness to a salivating finish.'' \u003cstrong\u003eGilbert \u0026amp; Gaillard International Challenge (Previous Vintage Review)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Joval","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":29245030760512,"sku":"27035","price":36.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0012\/7850\/9120\/products\/xxTAAfUU3pTQ2POqXy09F-Nw_pb_x600_fd0dcb54-f274-446b-a16b-9b183985ffa7.png?v=1561256673"},{"product_id":"domaine-louis-moreau-chablis-2023","title":"Domaine Louis Moreau Chablis 2024","description":"\u003cp class=\"product-details__winemaker\"\u003e''Green apple character dominates the palate with some flinty, slightly smoky notes on the finish. A Chablis where the overall balance is very appealing and complex.''\u003cstrong\u003e 92 Points, Decanter Magazine (Previous Vintage Review)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-details__winemaker\"\u003e''Notes of green and yellow apple join zesty lemon hints on this wine’s appetizing nose. The palate carries that same fruitiness, marked by both full ripeness and aromatic freshness. A bright, lemony vein cuts through the middle every juicy allure, giving glimpses of cool, appealing depth.'' \u003cstrong\u003e91 Points, Wine Enthusiast (Previous Vintage Review)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-details__winemaker\" id=\"product-details__winemaker-specific\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-details__winemaker--inner\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"winemaker__copy\"\u003e''This has vivid citrus fruit, with some yellow plum richness. This shows good concentration and weight with a lovely mineral undercurrent. Good acidity. 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Good balance, length and complexity. Take a bow, Devaux\"  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 Points, Decanter World Wine Awards\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt the Winewise Champagne tasting, it was ranked the #1 rated Non-Vintage Champagne.  I should point out Winewise tastes all wine blind, so there's no possibility of ratings adjusted to suit the big names and boy did this NV beat the big names.   The top 10 that Devaux out-scored was Roederer, Billecart Brut Reserve, Pol Roger Brut, Billecart Extra Brut, Ayala Brut Majeur, Bollinger, Piper Heidsieck Cuvée Brut, Pol Roger Pure \u0026amp; Mumm Cordon Rouge... that's just about the who's who of Champagne Houses!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnd with that introduction, you must ask yourself, why continue to drink mass-produced Champagne?.... when you can get this with all the complexities and nuances of a superior Champagne for the same price.  I'll leave you to answer that. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, 'helvetica neue', helvetica, sans-serif;\" face=\"arial, helvetica neue, helvetica, sans-serif\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a fantastic Champagne that in a blind tasting out does the big guns.  Read the reviews and buy online today!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"An outstanding champagne with a marzipan, floral, citrus, pear and stone fruit perfume. The palate is rich and somewhat toasty with an energetic mousse; still youthful and bright. Good balance, length and complexity. Take a bow, Devaux!\"  \u003cstrong\u003e97 Points,  Decanter World Wine Awards\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Superbly complex rich, nutty bouquet with meringue, stone fruits, citrus and hazelnut. Very rich, complex palate with length and freshness. Dry finish. Great flavour and harmony.\"  \u003cstrong\u003e 95 Points, Huon Hooke\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A very impressive sense of prowess, complexity, poise and power here. This marries fresh lemons and peaches with deeper, darker-fleshed stone fruit and attractive, savoury pastry and nutty complexity.'' \u003cstrong\u003e93 Points, James Suckling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This intriguing Champagne is fresh and complex, possessing power, length, balance and creaminess. The finish is long and dry, and the palate has ideal structural phenolics.'\u003cstrong\u003e' Rated No.1 , Non-Vintage Champagne, Winewise\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e''Complex, elegant and balanced, with stone fruit and a nutty character, as well as some elderflower, and a mineral note, too. 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