{"title":"Allocation I","description":"\u003cp\u003eAllocation I tier selections by the Potion Collector.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"2021-stereophonic-red-blend-if-eventually-why-not-now-paso-robles-ca","title":"2021 Stereophonic Red Blend — If Eventually...Why Not Now \/ Paso Robles","description":"\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\"\u003eAs scientists have warned us, change is coming for us whether or not we’re ready.  This blend combines grapes of California’s past and potential future with drought-resistant varieties.  Dark, powerful and soulful, this wine has two sides:  a welcoming, luscious blackberry character for immediate enjoyment and a firm, muscular structure that reminds us, that with our participation, the future could bring great rewards.  Why sit on our hands, passively waiting to be confronted by change?  Tackle it head-on.  If Eventually….Why Not Now?\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Potion Collector","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48071139885288,"sku":"SQ0261630","price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"2021-stereophonic-cabernet-sauvignon-to-here-knows-when-old-bailey-vineyard-paso-robles-ca","title":"2021 Stereophonic Cabernet Sauvignon — Old Bailey Vineyard \/ Paso Robles","description":"\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\"\u003eFor almost sixty vintages in the limestone hills of West Paso, Old Bailey’s ungrafted vines have reliably produced some of the most beautifully fruited Cabernet in California.  The aromas and taste are packed with graceful black cherry, Santa Rosa plum and pomegranate notes with complimentary oak tones of baking spice and flowers.  This promising young wine has undeniable charm and balance, its medium tannins and good natural acidity lead to a persistent finish which portends a good decade of improvement.  A living piece of California’s wine history.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Potion Collector","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48071140147432,"sku":"SQ2154043","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"wine-explorers-club-voltfruit-the-electric-ludes-riesling-kabinetts-6pk-sampler","title":"Voltfruit — Electric Ludes Riesling Kabinetts 6pk","description":"\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eIs it possible to bottle an icicle?  To vinify a slice of lemon wrapped around a gold brick?  If anyone can do it, it’s Julian Ludes, the man making wines from the 1960’s that somehow are exactly what we needed in 2026.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eRiesling from the coldest reaches of the already cold Mosel - taut, imperceptibly fruity wines that make most Chardonnays taste like Sauternes by comparison.  Like an immaculate line drawing that doesn’t need any shading nor any color - all the detail is there in stark, delicious obviousness.  Incredible flavor, spine-tingling acidity.  The best.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eIncludes one bottle each of:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eRitsch Kabinett Feinherb Gackes Unten 2023\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eRitsch Kabinett Gackes Oben 2022\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eRitsch Kabinett Im Schneidersbrerg 2022\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eRitsch Kabinett Monster 2022\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eRitsch Kabinett Monster 2023\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eRitsch Kabinett Terrassen 2022\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Potion Collector","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48071140311272,"sku":"SQ7673102","price":279.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"nv-champagne-franck-bonville-grand-cru-blanc-de-blancs-brut-750-ml","title":"NV Champagne Franck Bonville Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Brut","description":"\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Bonville family has some of the best terroir imaginable for growing Chardonnay--every acre that they own is super chalky, east-facing Grand Cru on the Cote des Blancs. They have been making their own Champagne here since the 1920s, and growing here for many generations before that. This is their entry level bottling, and what a way to start! It is made of at least half reserve wines, giving it not only the dry, chalky drive that makes this area famous, but also giving the wine toasty, creamy, delicious drinkability. A must-try for any Champagne lover!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul data-rte-list=\"default\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e92Robert Parker's Wine Advocate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eBased on the 2020 vintage with some vins de réserve from 2021, Bonville's NV Brut Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs displays a delicate, floral bouquet of spring blossoms, blanched almonds and lemon oil. Moderately weighted, round and elegant, it's beautifully citrusy on the mid-palate with a pure, clean and crystalline texture that segues into a long, mouthwatering finish. With a dosage of 4.2 grams per liter, this 100% Chardonnay is derived from vines planted in Avize, Oger and Cramant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e92James Suckling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eA balanced blanc de blancs that has notes of notes of, lemon, grapefruit, oyster shell and honey. Creamy, fine bubbles. 5 years on lees. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Potion Collector","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48071140933864,"sku":"SQ0819368","price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"potion-collector-thomas-labaille-sancerre-3-pack-wine-explorers-club","title":"Thomas-Labaille Sancerre — 3pk","description":"\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot your patio Sancerre.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eThis is Sancerre with weight. With presence. The kind that leans toward white Burgundy—not in imitation, but in seriousness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eThe fruit comes from \u003cstrong\u003eLes Monts Damnés\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of the steepest, most punishing vineyard sites in Chavignol. Farming here isn’t optional—it’s commitment. Old vines, worked by hand, on slopes that don’t forgive shortcuts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFrom the Louis\/Dressner archives:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eWhen asked who still made Sancerre the traditional way, an old vigneron in Chavignol answered simply:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Cotat… and my friend Claude.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eThat lineage now runs through the Labaille family.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eThis isn’t citrus and forgettable minerality.\u003cbr\u003eIt’s \u003cstrong\u003etexture\u003c\/strong\u003e. Lees influence. Quiet density.\u003cbr\u003eA wine that evolves in the glass instead of disappearing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHighlights\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul data-rte-list=\"default\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eOld vines from Monts Damnés\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eBroad, leesy texture (rare for Sancerre)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eLong, saline finish with real structure\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe 3-Pack includes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul data-rte-list=\"default\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e2023 “Les Monts Damnés”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e2024 “Les Monts Damnés”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e2024 “Cuvée Buster” (limited)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eFor collectors who love Sancerre—but want the version that actually holds your attention.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVery limited allocation.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese bottles don’t circulate widely—and rarely show up together like this.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Potion Collector","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48071141097704,"sku":"SQ9863894","price":139.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/5389\/3096\/files\/loirelegendsthomaslabailleavatar.png?v=1773972204"},{"product_id":"2019-stereophonic-malbec-where-corn-dont-grow-paso-robles","title":"2019 Stereophonic Malbec — Where Corn Don't Grow \/ Paso Robles","description":"\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\"\u003eLike the “corny” Travis Tritt song for which it was named, “Where Corn Don’t Grow” simply wants to know what’s so great about leaving home, breaking tradition and needing to just Find Out For Yourself.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\"\u003eAt least, that’s what it means to me. \u0026gt; It also means a really supple, varietally perfect Malbec with pressed flower tones, ample red and black plum and a finish that’s lightly herbal and tannic. \u0026gt; The objective here was to do something like the new wave of Argentine producers - ripe but elegant and with less reliance on whomping, toasty, astringent oak. I really love the flavors of Malbec but I think there’s too much extreme winemaking - we tried to style it a bit in a “Margaux” fashion - not light per se, but delicate and accessible - and clearly differentiated from other Bordeaux varieties. This was aged in once-filled barrels. Malbec doesn’t need to be a cheaper version of Cabernet to be awesome. We were inspired by Bodega Noemia and Bodega Aleanna (El Enemigo).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Potion Collector","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48071141130472,"sku":"SQ5577118","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"wine-explorers-club-potion-collectors-choice-mystery-six-pack-jason-take-the-wheel","title":"Potion Collector's Choice — Mystery 6pk","description":"\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eDoes everything look too damn good to choose?  Let Jason pick out six wines that will combine his powers of wine buying experience, storytelling and excitement.  Nothing boring or mediocre will be a part of these sets.  This will be a great fucking half case of wine.  Promise.  Includes tasting notes written by Jason.  \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Potion Collector","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48071141425384,"sku":"SQ5123934","price":360.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"2023-stereophonic-chardonnay-into-the-blue-again-norgrove-vineyard-slo-coast","title":"2023 Stereophonic Chardonnay — Into the Blue Again \/ Norgrove Vineyard","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Chardonnay sculpted by its close proximity to the Pacific Ocean, where cool mornings and marine air create a sleek and electric glass of wine. Into the Blue Again offers vivid aromas and flavors of key lime, granny smith apple, a dash of salted butter and the smell of the air after a spring rain. The well-regarded Clone 4 of Chardonnay is uniquely suited to the cool climate and soils of the SLO Coast, delivering rich flavor and texture while retaining a bright, fresh finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFermented in barrel, 20% of which was new, medium toast.  10% aged in stainless steel.  90% of the wine has undergone Malolactic fermentation.  Bottled in July 2024.  13.5% alcohol.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Potion Collector","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48071141490920,"sku":"SQ1914028","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"wine-explorers-club-duo-of-natural-wine-beauties-from-louis-dressner-4pk","title":"Louis Dressner Natural Wine Beauties — 4pk","description":"\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eTwo remarkable, complex wines at everyday, cellar-defender pricing.  I was able to purchase these at one-time steep discount and am passing along the savings to you.  They drink perfectly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eIncludes two bottlles each of\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e2015 Fongoli Montefalco Sagrantino\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e2020 Domaine de Belliviere L’Effraie Coteaux du Loir Chenin Blanc\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eFongoli\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e93pts Vinous:The 2015 Montefalco Sagrantino opens slowly in the glass, as dusty red florals and crushed stone evolve into sour cherry and hints of blood orange. This is like pure juice on the palate, yet with the depth and intensity of Sagrantino. Masses of ripe wild berries and depths of minerality form under an air of purple-tinged florals. A resonance of chalk dust and pretty rose lingers, while the 2015 finishes lightly structured and with a hint of hard candies that lingers on and on.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e100% Sagrantino. From biodynamically farmed, hand-harvested estate fruit. The younger vines of about 15 years old go into this traditional Sagrantino (the oldest vines go into the Fracaton bottling). Fermentation is spontaneous with native yeasts, a bare touch of sulfur and no temperature control in vat. The maceration is around 30 days. The wine is aged for a minimum of 5 years in old Slavonian oak botti. It is bottled without fining, filtering or additional sulfur. 2015 is still the current release as of summer 2022\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eBelliviere\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e92WS: A lush, enticing style, with generous juicy pear, persimmon and kumquat flavors laced up with zesty, bitter citrus peel. Slightly chewy in texture, this is full and long, with a mineral core and dry finish, despite the wooly richness. Drink now through 2030. 360 cases made, 80 cases imported.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Potion Collector","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48071141621992,"sku":"SQ9124470","price":190.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"wine-explorers-club-introduction-to-andre-bonhomme-macon-5pk","title":"André Bonhomme Mâcon — 5pk","description":"\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eViré, Saône-et-Loire\u003cbr\u003eThis is a true benchmark producer of the region. The humble domaine was founded in 1956 by André Bonhomme. Back then, André's father Joseph owned 4 hectares of vines that were sold under the Mâcon-Viré appellation. Through careful vine growing and vinification, André received enormous respect from his colleagues. He was not only the co-founder of the Independent Winemakers of the Saône-et-Loire; he also was one of the principal initiators of the new, higher quality Viré-Clessé appellation in the 1990's. André has since passed the torch to his daughter Jacqueline and her husband Eric Palthey. They were later joined by their son Aurélien who acquired an oenology degree in 2007 and his brother Johan who subsequently completed his wine studies. The domaine presently covers 11 hectares located on the clay and limestone soils of both the Viré and Clessé communes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eOrganic Methodology\u003cbr\u003eAs far as work in the vineyards go, not much has changed since André took over from his father: all vineyard work is organic, and the family attempts to keep even its organic sprays to a minimum so that the plant can defend itself. No chemical weed-killers are used between the vines, and certain strains of hay are planted between the rows (which aerates the soil and brings it valuable nitrogen). Insecticides: taboo! In fact, the family actually encourages certain predators that they feel create a natural balance in the vineyard. Yields are kept low. Grapes are picked by hand, and are delicately pressed with their stems in a balloon press. Parcels are vinified separately using only their indigenous yeasts. The wines are lightly filtered before bottling so that they are clear and brilliant, and minimal sulfur is added. Underneath the winery is a very humid, dark cellar, whose moist walls are stained black with mold. 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This is from the Côte des Blancs, so very much Blanc de Blancs territory – 87% of Philippe’s vines are Chardonnay and the balance are Pinot Noir. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: start; ; white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eTheir Champagne House is directly opposite the famous “Salon” Champagne House, widely recognized as one of the very best Champagnes in the world! \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: start; ; white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eThe standout Grand Cru Réserve is from vineyards all in Le Mesnil-sur-Oger and Oger. 2017 forms the base vintage with 60% of the cuvee, followed by 40% from the 2016, 2015, and 2014 harvests. It rests for a minimum of 60+ months en tirage before disgorgement and finishing with a 5 g\/l dosage. A delicate nose of white flowers and citrus zest leads to toasted brioche and fresh croissant thanks to prolonged aging on lees. In the mouth, the minerality and salinity of Mesnil are expressed with plenty of finesse and freshness, closing with a precise finish full of tension. The energy combined with elegance make for a particularly stimulating apéritif or a perfect partner with holiday seafood preparations like Dungeness crab or Maine lobster.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“The NV Brut Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Reserve is a gorgeous wine laced with minerals, graphite, crushed rocks and bright, citrus fruit. A graceful, elegant wine, the Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Reserve floats on the palate in a focused, beautifully delineated style. The finish is exceptionally elegant and refined. 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Perfect champagne for any occasion and appeasing to all!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Potion Collector","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48071141949672,"sku":"SQ8863648","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"a-bergere-origine-brut","title":"A. Bergere Origine Brut","description":"\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eThe Bergère family has tended vines on the slopes of the Vallée du Petit Morin since 1848 and in 1949, Albert Bergère founded Maison Bergère in an effort to better promote the family’s terroir. In 1986, Albert’s son, André took over the estate and further expanded their vineyard holdings. His wife, Brigitte established their boutique on Avenue de Champagne in Épernay, which is now managed by their daughter, Annaëlle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eAdrien Bergère joined his parents and sister on the estate in 2014 as winemaker after obtaining his diploma in oenology. He arrived with the desire to further enhance his family’s terroirs and showcase the richness of the Vallée du Petit Morin. To achieve this, he immediately began to vinify all the parcels separately to better understand the diversity of his terroir and isolate the best parcels, which gave birth to the parcel-based range and the two Coteaux Champenois, in addition to the traditional range already established by his family. Between 2014-2018 has been the period for Adrien to experiment. He introduced barrels and foudres, which allowed him to experiment and analyze his wines on different vinifications, and adapt his work to best express his terroirs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: start; ; white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eOrigine Brut NV\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: start; ; white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eThis cuvée represents the “origin” of the family story and blends grapes from their three historic villages.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul data-rte-list=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e70% Chardonnay, 20% Pinot Noir, 10% Pinot Meunier\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eVillages: Fèrebrianges, Etoges, Congy, Vallée du Petit Morin\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eSoil: Sand and clay over limestone\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eVinification: Aging on lees, partially in foudres and 228L barrels.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eDosage: 5g\/L\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Potion Collector","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48071142015208,"sku":"SQ8186464","price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"robert-moncuit-blanc-de-blancs-les-grands-blancs","title":"Robert Moncuit Blanc de Blancs Les Grands Blancs","description":"\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Moncuit family has a long history of farming some of the best vineyards in the Côte des Blancs. They began purchasing land in 1889 and by 1928 were bottling at the domaine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe current winemaker, Pierre Amillet, is the fourth generation to lead the winery. If you spend any time with him you quickly realize he is obsessed with Chardonnay grown in the chalky terroirs of Le Mesnil.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe estate has 8 hectares planted in Le Mesnil-sur-Oger and 2 hectares in Oger. All the wines assume optimum maturity, through fermentation in barrels (350 liters), systematic malolactic fermentation, aging of three years for the brut and five years for the vintages, aged for their part under cork.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLes Grands Blancs is a Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs is composed of approximately 80% Le Mesnil for tension, chalk-driven freshness, and longevity, and 20% Oger for ripeness, volume, and structural depth. Vinified from very ripe fruit to ensure aromatic precision, the wine undergoes alcoholic fermentation in 350-liter oak barrels with full malolactic fermentation, without racking, fining, or filtration. Aged 10 months on fine lees prior to bottling and a minimum of 36 months on lees in bottle, the cuvée is produced from two consecutive vintages (80% base wine, 20% reserve wine). Zero dosage since the 2019 base, it delivers a precise, mineral, and textural expression.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Potion Collector","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48071142113512,"sku":"SQ0998001","price":82.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"champagne-tellier-2021-les-massales-champagne-extra-brut","title":"Champagne Tellier 2021 Les Massales — Extra Brut","description":"\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e55% Chardonnay, 25% Pinot Meunier, 20% Pinot Noir\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDosage: 5g\/L\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDisgorged January 2023.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduced from grapes grown in the villages of Moussy, Pierry \u0026amp; Chavot-Courcourt.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTerroir consists of medium deep clay covering bedrock of 60% chalky limestone \u0026amp; 40% flint (silex).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith a golden hue tinged with pink, this wine displays a very fine persistent bead. The nose initially shows notes of plum, almond \u0026amp; dried floral aromas. As the wine gently opens, it shows notes of bread \u0026amp; butter, confirming the patient cellar aging on its lees. With more air the aromatics evolve revealing exquisite baked apple, marzipan and quince aromas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOn the palate, it is petulant, refreshing and lively effervescent. Crisp, bracing acidity provides the backbone that gently supports overall warmth in the mouth where the dosage is in perfectly harmony with the taught citrus-tinged freshness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Potion Collector","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48071142211816,"sku":"SQ8563308","price":59.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"champagne-tellier-2020-vignes-de-pierry-1er-cru-champagne-extra-brut","title":"Champagne Tellier 2020 Vignes de Pierry — 1er Cru Extra Brut","description":"\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e70% Chardonnay, 30% Pinot Meunier\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDosage: 4g\/L\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDisgorged May 2022.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduced from vineyards in the village of Pierry (Les Rocherets \u0026amp; Corrigot).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTerroir consists of medium deep clay covering bedrock of 50% chalky limestone \u0026amp; 50% flint (silex).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith a golden hue, this wine displays a very fine persistent bead. Biscuit and honey appear on the first nose, followed by aromas of linden and oriental spices, while the fruitiness remains very subtle. Then, the nose expresses an enticing palette of undergrowth, pear, licorice and seaweed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe attack on the palate is highly balanced, nicely blending smoothness and liveliness. Then, the wine seems to unfold: mouth-watering acidity and creamy effervescence harmoniously give birth to a silky texture. This full-bodied wine displays enough character to enhance the perfect balance of this opulent material, lingering on biscuit \u0026amp; sweet wood notes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Potion Collector","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48071142244584,"sku":"SQ8609604","price":71.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"agrapart-fils-extra-brut-champagne-les-sept-crus","title":"Agrapart Extra Brut Champagne Les Sept Crus","description":"\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eThis bottling no longer bears the Grand Cru designation. The source grapes for this bottling remain 85% Grand Cru \u0026amp; Premier Cru from the seven villages of Avize, Oger, Oiry, Cramant, Avenay Val d’Or, Bergeres Les Vertus and Mardeuil, thus the name 7 Crus.\u003cbr\u003eThis non-vintage cuvée is produced from wines of two consecutive years and the older of the two is aged in oak barrels for one year before bottling. The wine is then aged on the lees in the bottle for at least 3 years. The dosage after disgorging is 6g\/liter. Disgorged 60 days prior to shipping.\u003cbr\u003eMade of 90 percent chardonnay and 10 percent pinot noir, this is ripe and generous, though its rich depth of fruit is also tethered by fresh, zesty acidity. It’s notably fine in texture and sophisticated in tone, and it’s strongly marked by a stony, saline minerality that increases in intensity on the finish. 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Firmin is now the steward of 23 hectares of Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir vines spread throughout the appellations of Sancerre, Menetou-Salon and Pouilly-Fumé. They represent all three principal soil types of the region, terres blanches (chalk), caillotes (a gravelly limestone-based soil), and silex (flint), that bring complexity, purity and fine character to the wines produced.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eFirmin’s approach is to be more of a guide than that of a maker of wines. He believes that the soils give the wines their identity and that the vine and growers are there to simply accompany nature in the development of a wine’s character. For both the white Sancerre and Pouilly-Fumé, grapes are sorted and gently pressed into temperature-controlled stainless-steel tanks, to undergo a 30-60 day cool fermentation. The wine then continues aging on the fine lees for several months before being bottled in the following spring. Firmin prizes his special terroirs and farms meticulously to preserve their special ecosystems. The vineyards are now farmed organically. 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This includes single vineyard wines.  Larger orders will get more single-vineyard Cabernets which are no longer produced.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eThese bottles have been stored professionally since release and cover vintages between 2017 and 2022.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eYou will be saving between 30% and 60% per bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Potion Collector","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48071143293160,"sku":"SQ3814338","price":289.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"dealers-choice-jason-selects-champagnes-for-you-120","title":"Dealer's Choice — Jason Selects Champagne · $120","description":"\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eToo many good wines to choose from? The list of Champagnes here is just a fraction of what is available. Buy this option and I’ll assemble a set of bottles for you. $250 is the maximum price net of discount. The shipping charge is flat so it will cover whatever number of bottles the assortment amounts to.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Potion Collector","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48071143457000,"sku":"SQ8427505","price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"wine-explorers-club-champagnes-for-every-fridge-6pk","title":"Champagnes For Every Fridge — 6pk","description":"\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eIncludes 2 bottles each of three superb Champagnes that work with everything and can turn up your Tuesday.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNoel Bazin Blanc de Blancs ‘l’Unanime’ Brut (temporarily out of stock, please indicate preference for substitution or wait until stock returns)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eA. Bergere Origine Brut\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eFranck Bonville Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Brut\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eBazin:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eWinner of the Wall Street Journal’s recent blind tasting to give an all-around Champagne to replace Veuve Clicquot. “The unanimous” is the Bazin’s entry level cuvee, an assemblage of 70% 2022 base vintage, 30% Soléra including 10% reserve wine aged in oak barrels. Up to 50 year old vines in the Premier Cru Villers-Marmery. Crisp and light, a slight oxidative note and stirn chalky minerality. Perfect champagne for any occasion and appeasing to all!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eBergere: This is 70% Chardonnay, 20% Pinot Noir and 10% Pinot Meunier and has a broad, textured profile while still refreshing. Lovers of wines with Reserve wine character will love the value this presents!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eBonville:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-rte-list=\"default\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e92Robert Parker's Wine Advocate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eBased on the 2020 vintage with some vins de réserve from 2021, Bonville's NV Brut Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs displays a delicate, floral bouquet of spring blossoms, blanched almonds and lemon oil. Moderately weighted, round and elegant, it's beautifully citrusy on the mid-palate with a pure, clean and crystalline texture that segues into a long, mouthwatering finish. With a dosage of 4.2 grams per liter, this 100% Chardonnay is derived from vines planted in Avize, Oger and Cramant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e92James Suckling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eA balanced blanc de blancs that has notes of notes of, lemon, grapefruit, oyster shell and honey. 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