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Refreshing & Toasty

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Fresne-Ducret is rich in family history and has been rooted in the premier cru village of Villedommange since the mid 1800s. Originally growing grapes for the big champagne houses, it wasn’t until the end of the second world war that the family decided to make their own wine. The tradition carries on today with Pierre Fresne and his wife Daniella (an Oakville ex-pat). Their philosophy is to produce wines that best exemplify the terroir of Villedommange, and they do this with sustainability in mind.

The New Explorers is an initiatory journey through the Premier Cru lands of Champagne Fresne Ducret. It is an invitation to meet those who have forged the image of the family house. Produced mainly from Pinot Meunier, which was once the only grape variety in Villedommange, this vintage first reveals the freshness of its yellow apple aromas before lifting the veil on more complex notes of honeyed toast and raspberry. The bubbles are fine and persistent but the true highlight of this wine comes from its thirst-quenching acidity. 

Serve as an aperitif or with a French apple tart.

Savoury & Rich

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Guy Salmona, who transitioned from a career in computer engineering to winemaking at age 40, pursued his passion after studying viticulture and vinification in Burgundy. He purchased Chateau Laurou in Fronton in 1997, seeing it as a "sleeping beauty" ready for transformation. With enthusiasm and a spirit of adventure, Salmona invested in the property, achieving organic certification in 2013. Known for his commitment to quality, he harmonizes with the vineyard’s cycles, terroir, and vintage variations, embodying his philosophy with the motto, “We make wines that we like.”

'Les Complices,' meaning 'partners in crime,' perfectly describes this harmonious blend of local Négrette and Syrah grapes. Bursting with enchanting aromas of violet florals and peonies layered over top notes of blackberry compote and graphite. Velvety tannins envelop the mouth and are tempered by ripe fruit flavours with hints of black olive tapenade on the palate. Rich and textured, this wine provides a deep and complex experience with a lingering finish that offers impressive depth.

This will be a solid match with grilled or cured meats but will also compliment roasted veggie-based fare. 

Mature & Complex

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Fresne-Ducret is rich in family history and has been rooted in the premier cru village of Villedommange since the mid 1800s. Originally growing grapes for large champagne houses, it wasn’t until the end of the second world war that the family decided to make their own wine. The tradition carries on today with Pierre Fresne and his wife Daniella, who are the embodiment of the Fresne Ducret story: at the crossroads of cultures and history. They represent a new generation of winemakers devoted to the future of champagne, keen to preserve the land that has sustained their family for so long. 

Part of the 'Arquémie' collection of micro-cuvées—a nod to medieval alchemy—these exceptional wines are crafted by Pierre, tailored to each vintage profile. The N°7 Blanc de Blancs exhibits impressive maturity and complexity on the nose, with a rich autolytic character emerging in the glass. It boasts a remarkable balance of sweetness and acidity, featuring a soft palate where persistent effervescence enhances its creamy texture. Along with secondary notes of custard and toasted nuts, there are abundant citrus and orchard fruit flavours that bring out the youthfulness still very present in the wine. A superb addition to any cellar.

Oysters and caviar are timeless companions for Blanc de Blancs, perfectly complementing the wine's intensity and freshness. You may also consider pairing it with fried calamari, or with smoked fish such as salmon or trout.

Structured & Mature

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Nicolas Potel is an iconic producer and pioneer in the Burgundy winemaking scene. He grew up in a family dedicated to wine; and after gaining some experience internationally, he started his own project in the late 90's. The Maison Roche de Bellene offers a complete range of carefully cultivated and versatile wines, often made from old vines. All of the Maison wines are made with respect to sustainable and natural farming practices, with as little intervention as necessary to showcase their individual terroirs.

Potel created the Bellenum Collection to offer exceptional wines at an affordable price. These wines highlight the developmental stages of specific vintages and showcase the diversity of Burgundy's climats. He selected the best crus and cuvées from over 2,500 wines, featuring notable vintages from as early as 1959. 

This Clos Vougeot Grand Cru presents a beautifully mature yet vibrant character, perfectly balancing ripe fruit with developing savoury nuances. On the palate, it shows impressive density for its age, offering juicy layers of cherry and pomegranate, enhanced by delicate floral notes of rose hip and the tangy brightness of tamarind. The oak is finely integrated, playing a secondary role that allows the elegance of the Pinot Noir to take centre stage. Refined and harmonious, the wine’s complexity unfolds with each sip.

There's potential to cellar this wine further, though it's drinking exceptionally well now. Sip this sophisticated Pinot with delicate cured meats like prosciutto or pâté, or mild, aged cheeses.