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1 Black Events and international wine communicator of the year Tyson Stelzer present taste champagne 2018 the biggest champagne showcase in the world

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3 ANTIPODES TURNING WATER INTO A WINE COMPANION Tyson Stelzer Presents Taste Champagne

4 tastechampagne Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, winter 2013 Tyson Stelzer photography tastechampevent 4 Tyson Stelzer Presents Taste Champagne 2018

5 Showcasing 81 Champagne Houses Champagne in Australia Welcome to Taste Champagne 4 Champagne Maps 24 Taste Champagne Venue Maps 32 Consumer Contacts 124 Trade Contacts 127 Upcoming Events with Tyson 131 Achille Princier 50 Agrapart & Fils 71 Alexandre Bonnet* 79 Alfred Gratien 56 André Clouet* 84 AR Lenoble 73 Ayala 116 Bernard Brémont 106 Besserat de Bellefon 102 Billecart-Salmon 75 Boizel 123 Boll & Cie* 110 Bollinger 117 Brimoncourt 115 Camille Savès* 111 Canard-Duchêne 76 Charles de Cazanove* 87 Charles Dufour* 103 Charles Heidsieck 118 De Sousa* 74 Dehours & Fils* 92 Delamotte 77 Demière-Ansiot* 111 Deutz 46 Dhondt-Grellet* 103 Didier-Ducos* 112 Duperrey 57 Fluteau* 107 Franck Bonville 94 Gardet * 108 Gatinois 114 Georges Lacombe* 65 Georges Vesselle* 80 Heidsieck & Co Monopole 63 Henri Abelé 47 Henri Giraud 81 Henriot 78 Jacquart 82 Jacques Lassaigne* 104 Jacquesson 88 Jeeper 49 JmSélèque* 89 José Dhondt* 112 Joseph Loriot-Pagel 90 Joseph Perrier 58 Lacourte-Godbillon* 109 Laherte Frères 71 Lallier 64 Lanson 59 Larmandier-Bernier 72 Laurenti* 83 Laurent-Perrier 101 Le Brun De Neuville* 120 Lombard 51 Louis Roederer 53 Michel Genet* 113 Moët & Chandon 66 Mumm 95 Nicolas Feuillatte 54 Nicolas Maillart* 104 Palmer & Co 97 Palmes d Or 54 Perrier-Jouët 96 Philippe Fourrier 99 Pierre Gimonnet & Fils 44 Pierre Paillard* 93 Pierre Péters* 85 Piper-Heidsieck 119 Pol Couronne* 55 Pol Roger 45 Pommery 62 Royal Riviera 55 Ruinart 67 Taittinger 122 Thiénot 91 Vadin-Plateau* 69 Veuve Clicquot 68 Veuve Fourny & Fils 61 Vilmart & Cie* 86 Vollereaux 105 Vouette & Sorbée* 72 *New at Taste Champagne in 2018 Tyson Stelzer Presents Taste Champagne

6 13 REASONS WHY 2017 WAS AUSTRALIA S BEST CHAMPAGNE YEAR EVER ALL-TIME RECORD 8.53 MILLION BOTTLES IMPORTED FASTEST GROWING OF CHAMPAGNE S TOP 10 MARKETS BY BOTH VOLUME & VALUE UP 16% BY VOLUME AND 23% BY VALUE ON 2016 RECORD 114 HOUSES 119 GROWERS & 14 CO-OPS IMPORTED 6 TH LARGEST MARKET IN PROPORTION OF PRESTIGE IMPORTS RECORD PRESTIGE IMPORTS ALMOST 3X Tyson Stelzer Presents Taste Champagne 2018

7 EQUAL 1 ST AMONG TOP MARKETS FOR PROPORTION OF VINTAGE CUVÉES UNPRECEDENTED SHIPMENTS OF VINTAGE CUVÉES UP 55.9% ON 2016 HIGHEST ROSÉ IMPORTS IN A DECADE AUSTRALIA REMAINS THE WORLD S 7 TH LARGEST CHAMPAGNE MARKET IMPORTS GREW ALMOST 10-FOLD SINCE 2001 LARGEST CONSUMPTION PER HEAD OUTSIDE EUROPE AUSTRALIA SINGLED OUT ALONGSIDE USA & JAPAN BY COMITÉ CHAMPAGNE AS A KEY DRIVER OF EXPORT GROWTH Tyson Stelzer Data courtesy of Comité Champagne.

8 Welcome to Taste Champagne. In years to come we will look back on the past year as a dramatic watershed for champagne in Australia. We have witnessed a fundamental shift: never before has our champagne drinking evolved so far, so fast. Australia has transformed into one of the most important and dynamic champagne markets on earth, stepping into a lead role in the global balance of champagne. Read on: the following 20 pages represent the most comprehensive report I have penned yet on a year in the life of the champagne world. My, how dramatically things have changed! Taste Champagne is here to offer you the opportunity to ride the crest of Australia s bubbling champagne wave, to discover all the greatest houses landing on our shores for the first time, while exploring everything new and exciting from your old favourites. Five years ago, the inaugural Taste Champagne presented 52 estates in one city. In 2018, we are proud to showcase a record 51 houses, 24 growers and 4 coopératives 79 estates in all across 14 events in seven cities around Australia and Hong Kong, for an audience of more than 3,500 champagne lovers. It s our pleasure to welcome you to the biggest champagne showcase series on earth. Australia pops new champagne record. Australia s thirst for champagne seemingly knows no bounds, and after fifteen years of strong growth, 2017 has hit a new high as a record-smashing year for champagne consumption down under. An all-time record 8.53 million bottles were popped in 2017, a huge 16% up on The explosion in ex-cellar value was larger still, mushrooming 23% to a record 131.7M, all the more remarkable against the least favourable exchange rate since This unprecedented growth positioned Australia as the fastest-growing of champagne s top ten markets by both volume and value in The past year also saw a rise in the diversity of champagne available in Australia, with a record 114 champagne houses, 119 growers and 14 coopératives imported. A market notoriously dominated by entry-level non-vintage cuvées, 2017 saw an explosion in prestige cuvées to an all-time record, almost three times that of 2016, unprecedented shipments of vintage cuvées, 55.9% up on 2016, and a marked rise in rosé imports to their highest level in a decade. This shot Australia to equal first place among the world s top markets for its proportion of vintage cuvée imports and the sixth largest export market in proportion of prestige. Australia confidently holds its position as the world s seventh largest champagne market, boasting the biggest consumption per head of population outside Europe. Since 2001, Australia s champagne imports have grown almost ten-fold. This unprecedented growth led Australia to be singled out by the Comité Champagne in 2017, alongside the United States and Japan, as a key driver of champagne export growth. Australia is riding a 16-year long champagne high. With maturing palates and a rising spend per bottle, champagne is no longer a special occasion luxury but an everyday indulgence. There is certainly much to celebrate, but we should be cautious not to read Australia s meteoric growth in champagne imports in 2017 on face value. The Comité Champagne suggested that 2016 represented a temporary slowdown in Australia s decade-long champagne growth, but I have a different take on this. The champagne figures presented here represent shipments, not consumption, and there is something of a pipeline filling effect at play. A sharp rise in imports in 2015 overstocked Australia s champagne warehouses, corrected by a decline in 2016, and in turn compensated in Australia s 2017 import figures were consistent with its long-term annual average growth of 15% since Tyson Stelzer Presents Taste Champagne 2018

9 OF CHAMPAGNE S TOP TEN MARKETS IN 2017, AUSTRALIA: IMPORTS LESS GROWER CHAMPAGNES BY VOLUME THAN ANY OTHER IS DOMINATED MORE BY CHAMPAGNE HOUSES THAN ANY OTHER IMPORTS THE SMALLEST NUMBER OF HOUSES IMPORTS LESS COOPÉRATIVE CHAMPAGNES BY VOLUME THAN ANY OTHER EXCEPT THE UK IMPORTS THE SMALLEST NUMBER OF GROWERS IS DOMINATED BY NON-VINTAGE CHAMPAGNE MORE THAN ANY OTHER BESIDES BELGIUM IMPORTS THE SMALLEST NUMBER OF COOPÉRATIVES RANKS AROUND THE MIDDLE IN PRESTIGE IMPORTS RANKS LOWEST IN ROSÉ IMPORTS HAS ONE OF THE LOWEST AVERAGE SPENDS PER BOTTLE

10 Not all is sparkling. Australia s record-smashing champagne spree of 2017 presented more reasons to pop a cork to celebrate than ever before. But when we peel back the layers and consider Australia s champagne drinking patterns in the context of every other top ten champagne market globally, a far more sobering picture emerges. Of Champagne s top ten markets in 2017, Australia: is dominated more by champagne houses than any other imports less grower champagnes by volume than any other imports less coopérative champagnes by volume than any other (except the UK) imports the smallest number of houses imports the smallest number of growers imports the smallest number of coopératives is dominated by non-vintage champagne more than any other (except Belgium) ranks lowest in rosé imports ranks around the middle of Champagne s top markets in prestige imports has one of the lowest average spends per bottle Australia still has a long way to go to catch up with other top champagne markets. It s time Australia embraced the grand diversity of champagne by trading up from entry, large house non-vintage cuvées to discover vintage, rosé, prestige, growers and coopératives. In 2016 we saw the first encouraging signs that the tide was starting to turn. In 2017 the wave of champagne diversity in Australia began to gather momentum. Now s the time to get on board. Australia s unique position in the champagne world 38% of Australia s adult population consumes champagne Of these, 27% consume at least once per month 20% of Australia s champagne consumers have increased their consumption since % of Australia s champagne consumers are under 34 years of age 35% are between 35 and 54 30% are over 55

11 CHAMPAGNE GLOBALLY 2017 RECORD HIGHEST EVER TURNOVER 4.9 BILLION EXPORTS MATCH FRENCH SALES FOR THE 1 ST TIME USA, JAPAN & AUS ACCOUNT FOR 95% OF VALUE GAINS FRENCH, UK & EURO SALES DECLINE BY 2.5%, 11% & 1.3% RECORD EXPORT VALUES OF ROSÉS, PRESTIGE, DEMI-SEC, EXTRA BRUT & BRUT NATURE EXPORTS UP OUTSIDE EUROPE NOW 25.1% BY VOLUME & 31.6% BY VALUE EXPORTS OUTSIDE EUROPE UP 9% EXCEEDING EXPORTS WITHIN EUROPE FOR THE 1 ST TIME Tyson Stelzer Presents Taste Champagne

12 Global milestone marked a milestone turning point for the global balance of champagne sales, and Australia stepped in as a key player. For the first time in history, champagne exports grew to match French sales. Fifteen year ago, exports represented barely more than one-third of the region s production. The true champagne export figures are actually even stronger again, since the official numbers do not account for sales to international tourists, nor countless boot loads driven across French borders daily! France has lost its bubble In 2017, French sales were down 2.5% to million bottles, a decline stronger than expected due to a disappointing December. This was predominantly the result of a domestic drop in discount champagnes. Promotional pressure has declined as price wars between brands have let up, diminishing the discount sector by 1.2 million bottles. Refreshingly, sub- 12 champagne now represents less than 10% of supermarket sales. Demanding French consumers are drinking less but seeking better quality, driving the average bottle above 20. The bubble has burst in the UK and European Union As the grip of Brexit tightened in 2017, the United Kingdom saw a sharp decline for the second consecutive year, with champagne shipments down a significant 11.0% by volume and 5.7% by value. Meanwhile, European Union countries were down 1.3%, importing just 76.6 million bottles. Australia, USA and Japan to the rescue These sharp declines in France, the UK and European Union were more than made up for by the rest of the world with an increase of nearly 9% to 77 million bottles, an export record described by the Comité Champagne as nothing short of remarkable. It s thanks to these exports that champagne ultimately came out ahead in 2017, in spite of its significant downfall in Europe, with total sales of million bottles, up 0.4% on In 2017, Champagne achieved its record highest ever turnover of 4.9 billion, up 3.5% on 2016, thanks primarily to a rise in exports of 6.6% to 2.8 billion, and also in part to an increasing value per bottle as discounting decreased across top European markets. In its introduction to its champagne exports report, the Comité Champagne singled out Australia alongside the United States, Japan, Italy and the Chinese world as the key contributors to this growth, adding that this is driven particularly by the increased diversity of champagne shipments. Compared with 2016 when turnover growth was driven by the diversification of cuvées, markets where Champagne enjoys a high level of valorisation have delivered strong returns, explaining the new record set in 2017 thanks in particular to the United States, Japan and Australia, said Comité Champagne Director of Communication, Thibaut Le Mailloux. In 2017, Japan overtook Germany for the first time in history to become the world s fourth largest champagne market. Champagne exports outside of Europe grew 8.7% by volume and 9.3% by value in The top three markets of the United States, Japan and Australia together accounted for an incredible 71% of the volume gains and 95% of the value. For the first time, countries outside the European Union have exceeded the champagne shipments of those within (excluding France), with a 25.1% share of champagne by volume. Just over 50% of champagne is now shipped to France, just under 25% to other European Union countries and 8 Tyson Stelzer Presents Taste Champagne 2018

13 just over 25% to the rest of the world. By value, the rest of the world is even further ahead, since France consumes 42.6% of champagne s turnover, other European Union countries 25.8% and the rest of the world an impressive 31.6% set new records in the value of exports of champagne rosés, prestige cuvées, demi-sec, extra brut and brut nature. In particular, exports to countries outside of the European Union displayed greater diversity than ever. Champagne accounts for the second highest exports turnover of France s wine and spirits industry (22% of value) behind Cognac (24%) and ahead of Bordeaux (15%) and beyond. While Australians are indulging in more champagne than ever before, there is much work still to be done in introducing the full diversity of styles that Champagne has to offer. Champagne houses comprise more than 96% of Australian champagne consumption, leaving just 1.6% to growers and the same to coopératives. The five biggest houses dominate more than 75% of the market. Australia s interest in the wonderful diversity of champagne is beginning to slowly mature, and this will continue and grow in the coming years. The category poised for the most dramatic growth in Australia is rosé. Following the lead especially of Europe, the US and Japan, the explosion in still rosé sales in recent years has been revolutionary. Even after steady rises over the past four years, Australia consumes just one-third of the champagne rosé of other top markets, so expect pink sales to continue to blossom, albeit moderated by price sensitivity. The Comité Champagne concluded its 2017 export report, The conditions are in place for the continuation of Australia s growth in It all begins at Taste Champagne. Taste Champagne is here to champion the full diversity of champagne houses, growers, coopératives, non-vintage, vintage, rosé and prestige. Over the past five years, this event series has grown to become the largest champagne showcase on earth. This year, we are proud to welcome you to a record 14 events across seven cites, featuring a record 53 négociant houses, 24 growers and 4 coopératives showcasing 267 cuvées, including 52 vintage cuvées, 54 rosés and 18 prestige. In 2018 Taste Champagne is championing the key underperforming categories in the Australian champagne market like never before. Our showing of prestige cuvées this year represents almost double the market average, of rosés it s more than six times, of vintage cuvées more than ten times and of growers an incredible 19 times! Don t miss these crucial growth categories. The 81 estates showcased celebrate the grand diversity of Champagne, hailing from 37 villages across the Marne, Sézanne, Aube and Montgueux. To celebrate this geographical spectrum, we are proud to present for the first time detailed maps to orientate the location of every estate at Taste Champagne (page 24). It s our pleasure to introduce this year a record 29 new estates never before seen at Taste Champagne. The next chapter of your champagne odyssey starts here! On behalf of the Taste Champagne team of Jody and Craig, I am delighted to welcome you to the biggest champagne tasting ever! Tyson Stelzer Presents Taste Champagne

14 Champagne s Top Ten Markets Australia holds its position as the seventh largest champagne market on earth, with more than 8.5 million bottles landing in As France, the UK and Germany suffer decline, the USA, Japan and Australia enjoy steady growth. Remarkable Consumption Australia confidently holds its place as the fifth largest champagne market per head of population, and the only country outside Europe in the top seven, bridging the gap with France, Belgium, Switzerland and the UK.

15 Champagne High Down Under Australia s 2017 champagne imports hit an all-time record of 8.53 million bottles, continuing a 16-year long champagne high, and we should be careful to read the rise in imports in this context, not on meteoric yearon-year percentage growth. The Comité Champagne suggested that 2016 represented a temporary slowdown in Australia s long-term champagne growth, but it s not quite that simple. These figures represent shipments, not consumption, and there is something of a pipeline filling effect at play. An exceptional imports record in 2015 overstocked Australia s champagne warehouses, corrected by a decline in 2016, and in turn compensated in Australia s 2017 import figures were consistent with its long-term annual average growth of 15% since These figures perfectly fit Australia s buoyant growth curve, popping an average of 700,000 more bottles every year since These results confirm the growing trend of Australian drinkers turning away from beer and cheap sparkling wine in favour of more premium cuvées from Champagne. Statistics compiled by Tyson Stelzer, largely from data presented in Les Expéditions de Vins de Champagne en 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009 and 2008, Comité Champagne. Tyson Stelzer Presents Taste Champagne

16 Champagne Houses, Growers and Coopératives Over the past decade, sales by volume by champagne houses have grown 3.8%, growers have dropped by a devastating 26.9% and coopératives have declined by 8.2% as Champagne moves toward a steadily increasing dominance by its houses. In 2017, houses shipped 72.4% of the volume and 77.3% of the value of champagne, growers 18% of volume and 15.3% of value, the remaining 8.9% and 7.4% respectively accounted for by coopératives saw grower sales decline to 57.4 million bottles, down 3.7% on 2016, for a value of million, down 1.6%. The long-term trend is even more revealing, as just a decade ago in 2008, growers sold 78.5 million bottles, almost one-quarter of all champagne sales. Sacy, harvest 2017 Tyson Stelzer photography

17 The Grower Crisis Of Champagne s top ten markets, Australia is dominated more by champagne houses than any other, with market share by volume for champagne growers and coopératives each dropping to just 1.6% in 2017, compared with 18.7% and 8.9% respectively globally. This places Australia second lowest for grower imports and lowest for coopérative imports among Champagne s biggest markets. This means, of every 25 bottles of champagne sold in Australia in 2017, 24 were from champagne houses. Globally, it s 18 in 25.

18 Diminishing values Of Champagne s top ten markets, Australia s average spend per bottle remains among the lowest, though a rise of almost a full Euro and 6.5% on 2016 made for the highest average ex-cellar value since Tyson Stelzer Presents Taste Champagne 2018

19 Limited house diversity Of Champagne s top ten markets, Australia imports the smallest number of houses, just 114 of a total of 381 houses. But there is encouraging growth here, as this figure represents an all-time record, a rise of 14 on 2016, and precisely double the number of houses of a decade ago. Even still, Australian consumers have access to less than two-thirds of the range of champagne houses offered by other equivalent-sized markets.

20 Limited grower diversity Of Champagne s top ten markets, Australia imported the smallest number of growers in 2017, just 119 of a total of 4,278. The number of growers available in Australia is less than one-third that of equivalent-sized markets. Italy imports less champagne than Australia, yet enjoys access to 434 growers. But the signs are promising: 119 represents the record number of champagne growers imported into Australia, representing three-fold growth over a decade and more than 40% in the past two years. Australia s importers are discerning, and those growers that do find their way down under largely represent the best of this dynamic and enthralling category of champagne. Taste Champagne 2018 is proud to introduce a record 24 growers for you to discover. This represents almost one-third of the estates showing this year likely Australia s biggest champagne grower showcase ever! 16 Tyson Stelzer Presents Taste Champagne 2018

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22 Limited coopérative diversity Of Champagne s top ten markets, Australia imported the smallest number of coopératives in 2017, just 14 of a total of 42. Champagne lovers in Australia have access to less than two-thirds the diversity of champagne coopératives available in other equivalent-sized markets. 14 represents the equal record number of coopératives ever imported into Australia. Coopératives also registered the second-highest imports in history by volume in 2017, narrowly behind the record year of 2015, and continue to outsell grower champagnes in Australia. 18 Tyson Stelzer Presents Taste Champagne 2018

23 Sermiers, harvest 2017 Tyson Stelzer photography

24 Non-vintage obsession Of Champagne s top ten markets, Australia is dominated by non-vintage champagne more than any other besides Belgium. For every 25 bottles of champagne sold in Australia, more than 22 are non-vintage. On average across all markets, it s just 20 in 25. In Japan, fewer than 17. Australia s non-vintage obsession subsided for the first time in four years in 2017, hitting the second-lowest level in a decade. These figures do not account for parallel imports, which are likely to inflate Australia s non-vintage champagne consumption slightly, since grey imports of entry non-vintages are common in Australia. Australia s phenomenal growth in champagne consumption over the past decade has been fuelled almost entirely by champagne house non-vintage cuvées and it s encouraging to see the market now beginning to embrace the wonderful diversity of champagne and discover vintage, rosé, prestige, growers and coopératives.

25 Rosé: Australia s big underperformer Rosé saw growth of 24.5% to a record 279,000 bottles in Even still, of Champagne s top ten markets, Australia ranks lowest in rosé sales. For every 30 bottles of champagne popped in Australia, just one is pink. On average across its markets, one in ten bottles of champagne is now rosé. And in the USA, more than one in seven. Even after steady rises over the past four years, Australia consumes just one-third of the champagne rosé of other top markets. But there are signs of improvement, with rosé growing to its highest point since 2008 as a proportion of champagne sales. However, rosé growth has not nearly kept pace with the rise of prestige or vintage cuvées, making rosé Australia s most underperforming category. Watch this space for growth in the years to come. Following the lead especially of Europe, the US and Japan, the explosion in still rosé sales in recent years has been revolutionary, so expect pink sales to continue to blossom, albeit moderated by price sensitivity. Champagne rosé is elegantly suited to Australia s diverse cuisine and warm climate and deserves pride of place in every celebration. Taste Champagne this year is proud to showcase 54 rosés.

26 Prestige explosion In 2017, Australia s prestige champagne imports mushroomed to an all-time record of more than 320,000 bottles, nearly three times the 120,000 bottles of This performance has promoted Australia from the lowest in proportion of prestige imports among Champagne s top ten countries to a respectable sixth place, overtaking the UK, Germany and Belgium. Prestige cuvées now represent 3.8% of Australia s champagne imports, the highest in a decade (with a value of 16.6 million), up from just 1.6% last year and increasing an average of 7.7% per year since This year, Taste Champagne is proud to present 18 prestige cuvées.

27 Vintage promise In 2017, Australia ascended from fifth to equal first place in the world s top markets in proportion of vintage imports, though this is hardly a champagne-popping achievement the numbers are small everywhere. Vintage champagnes reached 1.9% of Australia s champagne imports in 2017, thanks to unprecedented shipments of 164,000 bottles, a massive explosion of 55.9% on the 105,000 bottles imported in But more revealing is the long-term trend, and 1.9% still sits under Australia s average over the past decade of 2.1% vintage cuvées. Nonetheless, even 1.9% has shot Australia to equal first place, alongside Japan and Switzerland. Vintage represents a tiny and declining category in champagne worldwide, making up fewer than one in every 70 bottles of champagne sold. And yet it is widely and rightly heralded as champagne s most underrated category of all. Production is minuscule and typically a strong step up from entry non-vintage blends, yet largely underappreciated by the mass market. This year, Taste Champagne is proud to showcase 52 vintage cuvées. Look out for great buys again this year, particularly from the spectacular 2008 vintage.

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35 Tyson Stelzer Presents Taste Champagne Jardin de Salon, harvest 2017 Tyson Stelzer photography

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37 Sydney Trade & Media 1 Antipodes 2 Pierre Gimonnet & Fils, Pol Roger 3 Deutz 4 Henri Abelé 5 Jeeper 6 Achille Princier 7 Lombard 8 Louis Roederer 9 Nicolas Feuillatte, Palmes d Or 10 Pol Couronne, Royal Riviera 11 Alfred Gratien 12 Duperrey, Joseph Perrier 13 Lanson 14 Veuve Fourny & Fils 15 Pommery, Heidsieck & Co Monopole 16 Lallier, Georges Lacombe 17 Moët & Chandon, Ruinart, Veuve Clicquot 18 Vadin-Plateau 19 Agrapart & Fils, Laherte Frères, Larmandier-Bernier, Vouette & Sorbée 20 AR Lenoble, De Sousa 21 Billecart-Salmon 22 Canard Duchêne 23 Delamotte, Henriot 24 Henri Giraud 25 Jacquart 26 Laurenti 27 André Clouet, Pierre Péters, Vilmart & Cie 28 Charles de Cazanove 29 Jacquesson, JmSélèque 30 Thiénot 31 Mumm, Perrier-Jouët 32 Laurent-Perrier 33 Charles Dufour, Dhondt-Grellet, Jacques Lassaigne, Nicolas Maillart, Vollereaux 34 Bernard Brémont, Gardet 35 Lacourte-Godbillon, Gatinois 36 Ayala 37 Bollinger 38 Charles Heidsieck, Piper-Heidsieck 39 Le Brun De Neuville Sydney Public 1 Antipodes 2 Pierre Gimonnet & Fils, Pol Roger 3 Deutz 4 Henri Abelé 5 Jeeper 6 Achille Princier 7 Lombard 8 Louis Roederer 9 Nicolas Feuillatte, Palmes d Or 10 Pol Couronne, Royal Riviera 11 Alfred Gratien 12 Duperrey, Joseph Perrier 13 Lanson 14 Veuve Fourny & Fils 15 Pommery, Heidsieck & Co Monopole 16 Lallier, Georges Lacombe 17 Moët & Chandon, Ruinart, Veuve Clicquot 18 Vadin-Plateau 19 Agrapart & Fils, Laherte Frères, Larmandier-Bernier, Vouette & Sorbée 20 AR Lenoble, De Sousa 21 Billecart-Salmon 22 Canard Duchêne 23 Delamotte, Henriot 24 Henri Giraud 25 Jacquart 26 Laurenti 27 André Clouet, Pierre Péters, Vilmart & Cie 28 Charles de Cazanove 29 Jacquesson, JmSélèque 30 Thiénot 31 Mumm, Perrier-Jouët 32 Laurent-Perrier 33 Vollereaux 34 Bernard Brémont, Gardet 35 Lacourte-Godbillon, Gatinois 36 Ayala, Bollinger Tyson Stelzer Presents Taste Champagne

38 Taste Champagne CANBERRA

39 Canberra Trade & Media 1 Antipodes 2 Pierre Gimonnet & Fils, Pol Roger 3 Deutz 4 Henri Abelé 5 Jeeper 6 Achille Princier 7 Lombard 8 Louis Roederer 9 Nicolas Feuillatte, Palmes d Or 10 Pol Couronne, Royal Riviera 11 Alfred Gratien 12 Veuve Fourny & Fils 13 Vadin-Plateau 14 Bernard Brémont 15 Charles Heidsieck, Piper-Heidsieck Canberra Public 1 Antipodes 2 Pierre Gimonnet & Fils, Pol Roger 3 Deutz 4 Henri Abelé 5 Jeeper 6 Achille Princier 7 Lombard 8 Louis Roederer 9 Nicolas Feuillatte, Palmes d Or 10 Pol Couronne, Royal Riviera 11 Alfred Gratien 12 Veuve Fourny & Fils 13 Vadin-Plateau 14 Bernard Brémont Tyson Stelzer Presents Taste Champagne

40 Taste Champagne Brisbane

41 Brisbane Trade & Media 1 Antipodes 2 Pierre Gimonnet & Fils, Pol Roger 3 Deutz 4 Henri Abelé 5 Jeeper 6 Achille Princier 7 Lombard 8 Louis Roederer 9 Nicolas Feuillatte, Palmes d Or 10 Pol Couronne, Royal Riviera 11 Alfred Gratien 12 Duperrey, Joseph Perrier 13 Lanson 14 Veuve Fourny & Fils 15 Pommery, Heidsieck & Co Monopole 16 Lallier, Georges Lacombe 17 Moët & Chandon, Ruinart, Veuve Clicquot 18 Vadin-Plateau 19 Agrapart & Fils, Laherte Frères, Larmandier-Bernier, Vouette & Sorbée 20 AR Lenoble, De Sousa 21 Billecart-Salmon 22 Canard Duchêne 23 Delamotte, Henriot 24 Jacquart 25 Laurenti 26 Palmer & Co 27 Besserat de Bellefon, Charles Dufour, Dhondt- Grellet, Jacques Lassaigne, Nicolas Maillart 28 Vollereaux 29 Bollinger, Ayala 30 Charles Heidsieck, Piper-Heidsieck 31 Le Brun De Neuville Brisbane Public 1 Antipodes 2 Pierre Gimonnet & Fils, Pol Roger 3 Deutz 4 Henri Abelé 5 Jeeper 6 Achille Princier 7 Lombard 8 Louis Roederer 9 Nicolas Feuillatte, Palmes d Or 10 Pol Couronne, Royal Riviera 11 Alfred Gratien 12 Duperrey, Joseph Perrier 13 Lanson 14 Veuve Fourny & Fils 15 Pommery, Heidsieck & Co Monopole 16 Lallier, Georges Lacombe 17 Moët & Chandon, Ruinart, Veuve Clicquot 18 Vadin-Plateau 19 Agrapart & Fils, Laherte Frères, Larmandier-Bernier, Vouette & Sorbée 20 AR Lenoble, De Sousa 21 Billecart-Salmon 22 Canard Duchêne 23 Delamotte, Henriot 24 Jacquart 25 Laurenti 26 Palmer & Co 27 Besserat de Bellefon 28 Vollereaux Tyson Stelzer Presents Taste Champagne

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43 Perth Trade & Media 1 Antipodes 2 Pierre Gimonnet & Fils, Pol Roger 3 Henri Abelé 4 Jeeper 5 Achille Princier 6 Lombard 7 Louis Roederer 8 Nicolas Feuillatte, Palmes d Or 9 Pol Couronne, Royal Riviera 10 Alfred Gratien 11 Duperrey, Joseph Perrier 12 Lanson 13 Veuve Fourny & Fils 14 Pommery, Heidsieck & Co Monopole 15 Lallier, Georges Lacombe 16 Moët & Chandon, Ruinart, Veuve Clicquot 17 Delamotte, Alexandre Bonnet 18 Joseph Loriot-Pagel 19 Franck Bonville 20 Laurent-Perrier 21 Besserat de Bellefon 22 Fluteau 23 Bollinger, Ayala 24 Charles Heidsieck, Piper-Heidsieck 25 Le Brun De Neuville Perth Public 1 Antipodes 2 Pierre Gimonnet & Fils, Pol Roger 3 Henri Abelé 4 Jeeper 5 Achille Princier 6 Lombard 7 Louis Roederer 8 Nicolas Feuillatte, Palmes d Or 9 Pol Couronne, Royal Riviera 10 Alfred Gratien 11 Duperrey, Joseph Perrier 12 Lanson 13 Veuve Fourny & Fils 14 Pommery, Heidsieck & Co Monopole 15 Lallier, Georges Lacombe 16 Moët & Chandon, Ruinart, Veuve Clicquot 17 Delamotte, Alexandre Bonnet 18 Joseph Loriot-Pagel 19 Franck Bonville 20 Laurent-Perrier 21 Besserat de Bellefon 22 Fluteau 23 Bollinger, Ayala Tyson Stelzer Presents Taste Champagne

44 Taste Champagne melbourne

45 Melbourne Trade & Media 1 Antipodes 2 Pierre Gimonnet & Fils, Pol Roger 3 Deutz 4 Henri Abelé 5 Jeeper 6 Achille Princier 7 Lombard 8 Louis Roederer 9 Nicolas Feuillatte, Palmes d Or 10 Pol Couronne, Royal Riviera 11 Alfred Gratien 12 Duperrey, Joseph Perrier 13 Lanson 14 Veuve Fourny & Fils 15 Pommery, Heidsieck & Co Monopole 16 Lallier, Georges Lacombe 17 Moët & Chandon, Ruinart, Veuve Clicquot 18 Vadin-Plateau 19 Agrapart & Fils, Laherte Frères, Larmandier-Bernier, Vouette & Sorbée 20 AR Lenoble, De Sousa 21 Billecart-Salmon 22 Canard Duchêne 23 Delamotte, Henriot 24 Georges Vesselle, Henri Giraud 25 Jacquart 26 Laurenti 27 André Clouet, Pierre Péters, Vilmart & Cie 28 Charles de Cazanove 29 Jacquesson, JmSélèque 30 Joseph Loriot-Pagel 31 Thiénot 32 Dehours & Fils, Pierre Paillard 33 Philippe Fourrier 34 Laurent-Perrier 35 Besserat de Bellefon, Charles Dufour, Dhondt-Grellet, Jacques Lassaigne, Nicolas Maillart 36 Vollereaux, Fluteau 37 Gardet, Lacourte-Godbillon 38 Boll & Cie 39 Brimoncourt 40 Ayala 41 Bollinger 42 Charles Heidsieck, Piper-Heidsieck 43 Le Brun De Neuville 44 Taittinger Melbourne Public 1 Antipodes 2 Pierre Gimonnet & Fils, Pol Roger 3 Deutz 4 Henri Abelé 5 Jeeper 6 Achille Princier 7 Lombard 8 Louis Roederer 9 Nicolas Feuillatte, Palmes d Or 10 Pol Couronne, Royal Riviera 11 Alfred Gratien 12 Duperrey, Joseph Perrier 13 Lanson 14 Veuve Fourny & Fils 15 Pommery, Heidsieck & Co Monopole 16 Lallier, Georges Lacombe 17 Moët & Chandon, Ruinart, Veuve Clicquot 18 Vadin-Plateau 19 Agrapart & Fils, Laherte Frères, Larmandier-Bernier, Vouette & Sorbée 20 AR Lenoble, De Sousa 21 Billecart-Salmon 22 Canard Duchêne 23 Delamotte, Henriot 24 Georges Vesselle, Henri Giraud 25 Jacquart 26 Laurenti 27 André Clouet, Pierre Péters, Vilmart & Cie 28 Charles de Cazanove 29 Jacquesson, JmSélèque 30 Joseph Loriot-Pagel 31 Thiénot 32 Dehours & Fils, Pierre Paillard 33 Philippe Fourrier 34 Laurent-Perrier 35 Besserat de Bellefon 36 Vollereaux, Fluteau 37 Gardet, Lacourte-Godbillon 38 Boll & Cie 39 Brimoncourt 40 Ayala, Bollinger Tyson Stelzer Presents Taste Champagne

46 Taste Champagne adelaide

47 adelaide Trade & Media 1 Antipodes 2 Pierre Gimonnet & Fils, Pol Roger 3 Henri Abelé 4 Jeeper 5 Achille Princier 6 Lombard 7 Louis Roederer 8 Nicolas Feuillatte, Palmes d Or 9 Pol Couronne, Royal Riviera 10 Duperrey, Joseph Perrier 11 Lanson 12 Georges Vesselle, Henri Giraud 13 Besserat de Bellefon 14 Camille Savès, Demière-Ansiot 15 Didier-Ducos, José Dhondt, Michel Genet 16 Bollinger, Ayala adelaide Public 1 Antipodes 2 Pierre Gimonnet & Fils, Pol Roger 3 Henri Abelé 4 Jeeper 5 Achille Princier 6 Lombard 7 Louis Roederer 8 Nicolas Feuillatte, Palmes d Or 9 Pol Couronne, Royal Riviera 10 Duperrey, Joseph Perrier 11 Lanson 12 Georges Vesselle, Henri Giraud 13 Besserat de Bellefon 14 Camille Savès, Demière-Ansiot 15 Didier-Ducos, José Dhondt, Michel Genet 16 Bollinger, Ayala Tyson Stelzer Presents Taste Champagne

48 With high-strung tension, crystalline structure and rapier-sharp precision, these are blanc de blancs champagnes charged with an energy that will sustain them long indeed. They represent some of the best-value apéritif champagnes of all. Tyson Stelzer champagne-pierre-gimonnet pgimonnetfils Pierre Gimonnet & Fils Cuvée Cuis 1er Cru Brut Blanc de Blancs NV Pierre Gimonnet & Fils Cuvée Rosé de Blancs 1er Cru Brut NV Pierre Gimonnet & Fils Cuvée Fleuron Brut 1er Cru Blanc de Blancs 2008 Pierre Gimonnet & Fils Special Club Grands Terroirs de Chardonnay Tyson Stelzer Presents Taste Champagne 2018

49 The champagnes of Pol Roger are desperately precise, intricately delicate and flawlessly pristine. Tyson Stelzer champagnepolroger pol_roger pol_roger Pol Roger Brut Réserve NV Pol Roger Pure Extra Brut NV Pol Roger Blanc de Blancs Brut Vintage 2009 Pol Roger Brut Vintage 2009 Pol Roger Brut Rosé 2009 Tyson Stelzer Presents Taste Champagne

50 Crisp, pure champagnes, impeccably crafted in a style of elegant finesse. Tyson Stelzer champagne-deutz champagnedeutz Deutz Brut Classic NV Sydney, Canberra, Brisbane, Melbourne Deutz Brut Rosé NV Sydney, Canberra, Brisbane, Melbourne Deutz Amour de Deutz Brut Millésimé 2008 Sydney, Canberra, Brisbane, Melbourne Deutz Hommage à William Deutz Parcelles d Aÿ Pinot Noir Brut 2010 Sydney, Canberra, Brisbane, Melbourne 46 Tyson Stelzer Presents Taste Champagne 2018

51 The aspiration of the historic house of Henri Abelé is one of freshness, achieved through championing chardonnay as the lead varietal. Tyson Stelzer henriabeleau henri_abele Henri Abelé Brut NV Henri Abelé Brut Rosé NV Henri Abelé Blanc de Blancs NV Tyson Stelzer Presents Taste Champagne

52 Henri Abelé Vintage Limited Edition 2009 Henri Abelé Le Sourire de Reims Brut 2008 Henri Abelé Le Sourire de Reims Rosé Ville-Dommange, harvest 2017 Tyson Stelzer Presents Taste Champagne 2018 Tyson Stelzer photography

53 From its home in the village of Faverolles et Coëmy near Reims, Jeeper sources from 35 hectares of estate vineyards and 180 hectares of grower partners. Tyson Stelzer champagnejeeper Jeeper Grand Assemblage Brut NV Jeeper Grande Réserve Brut NV Jeeper Grande Rosé Brut NV Tyson Stelzer Presents Taste Champagne

54 Jeeper Naturelle Extra Brut NV Jeeper Premier Cru Brut NV Sourcing from 66 plots of estate vines spanning ten villages, the fifth generation family estate of Achille Princier relies on a two-thirds majority of meunier in its blends. Tyson Stelzer champagne-achille-princier Achille Princier Grand Réserve Brut NV 50 Tyson Stelzer Presents Taste Champagne 2018

55 Thierry Lombard is the third generation of his family to produce the young, primary, apéritif-style champagnes of his medium-sized Épernay house. Tyson Stelzer champagne lombard champagnelombard Lombard Extra Brut Premier Cru NV Lombard Extra Brut Premier Cru Blanc de Noirs NV Lombard Brut Rosé Premier Cru NV Tyson Stelzer Presents Taste Champagne

56 Lombard Brut nature NV Lombard Brut Nature Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs NV Lombard Brut Nature Le Mesnil sur Oger Grand Cru NV Lombard Brut Nature Grand Cru Millésime Tyson Stelzer Presents Taste Champagne 2018 Cramant, Tyson Stelzer photography

57 Louis Roederer is unlike any other champagne house of its magnitude. Never have its wines looked more characterful, or more precise. Tyson Stelzer louisroedererofficial louisroederer_ louisroederer Louis Roederer Brut Premier NV Louis Roederer Brut Vintage 2012 Louis Roederer Vintage Rosé 2012 Tyson Stelzer Presents Taste Champagne

58 Centre Vinicole Champagne Nicolas Feuillatte is Champagne s oldest and largest coopérative, and Nicolas Feuillatte is its key brand, producing primary and fruity styles of champagne led by meunier. Tyson Stelzer feuillatte.int feuillatte_fr nicolasfeuillatte Nicolas Feuillatte Brut Réserve NV Nicolas Feuillatte Brut Rosé NV Nicolas Feuillatte Palmes d Or Vintage Brut Tyson Stelzer Presents Taste Champagne 2018

59 The Reims-based house of Pol Couronne crafts cuvées of generous lees age, its grand cru blends drawing on some of the strongest villages of the Montagne de Reims and Côte des Blancs. Tyson Stelzer champagne-pol-couronne polcouronne champagnepolcouronne Pol Couronne Brut NV Built primarily on pinot noir, Royal Riviera is a generously luscious and fruit-focused style. Tyson Stelzer royalrivieraau royal_riviera champagneroyalriviera Royal Riviera Brut Supréme NV Tyson Stelzer Presents Taste Champagne

60 Barrel fermented in a rigorously classical way, Alfred Gratien upholds freshness by blocking malolactic fermentation. Tyson Stelzer champagnegratien alfredgratien champagnealfredgratien Alfred Gratien Brut NV Sydney, Canberra, Brisbane, Perth, Melbourne Alfred Gratien Brut Rosé NV Sydney, Canberra, Brisbane, Perth, Melbourne Alfred Gratien Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Brut 2007 Sydney, Canberra, Brisbane, Perth, Melbourne Alfred Gratien Cuvée Paradis Brut 2008 Sydney, Canberra, Brisbane, Perth, Melbourne 56 Tyson Stelzer Presents Taste Champagne 2018

61 Made by the house of G.H. Martel, Duperrey is a creamy champagne style named after the French explorer who mapped the southern Australian coastline. Tyson Stelzer champagneduperrey Duperrey Premier Cru Brut NV Sydney, Brisbane, Perth, Melbourne, Adelaide Duperrey Vintage Brut 2012 Sydney, Brisbane, Perth, Melbourne, Adelaide Sermiers, harvest 2017 Tyson Stelzer photography Tyson Stelzer Presents Taste Champagne

62 Founded in 1825, Joseph Perrier is now a house of the Alain Thiénot group. Its ripe and generous cuvées celebrate the apple-roundness of meunier. Tyson Stelzer champagne-joseph-perrier champagnejosephperrier Joseph Perrier Cuvée Royale Brut NV Sydney, Brisbane, Perth, Melbourne, Adelaide Joseph Perrier Cuvée Royale Brut Rosé NV Sydney, Brisbane, Perth, Melbourne, Adelaide Joseph Perrier Cuvée Royale Brut Nature Blanc de Noirs Vintage 2009 Sydney, Brisbane, Perth, Melbourne, Adelaide 58 Tyson Stelzer Presents Taste Champagne 2018

63 Lanson s distinctive house style of blocking malolactic fermentation makes for an excitingly highstrung, age-worthy champagne. Tyson Stelzer champagne-lanson champagnelanson Lanson Black Label Brut NV Sydney, Brisbane, Perth, Melbourne, Adelaide Public Lanson Rose Label Brut Rosé NV Sydney, Brisbane, Perth, Melbourne, Adelaide Public Lanson Gold Label Brut Vintage 2005 Sydney, Brisbane, Perth, Melbourne, Adelaide Public Lanson Extra Age Brut NV Sydney, Brisbane, Perth, Melbourne, Adelaide Public Tyson Stelzer Presents Taste Champagne

64 Lanson Père et Fils Brut NV Sydney, Brisbane, Perth, Melbourne, Adelaide Trade Lanson Pink Label Brut NV Sydney, Brisbane, Perth, Melbourne, Adelaide Trade Lanson Green Label Brut Organic Wine NV Sydney, Brisbane, Perth, Melbourne, Adelaide Trade Lanson Cuverie, Reims Tyson Stelzer photography 60 Tyson Stelzer Presents Taste Champagne 2018

65 The Fourny brothers manage some of the finest terroirs in Vertus and their pristine champagnes look more pure, precise and fresh with every release. Tyson Stelzer champagne-veuve-fourny charlesfourny Veuve Fourny & Fils Blanc de Blancs Vertus Premier Cru Brut NV Sydney, Canberra, Brisbane, Perth, Melbourne Veuve Fourny & Fils Grande Réserve Premier Cru Brut NV Sydney, Canberra, Brisbane, Perth, Melbourne Veuve Fourny & Fils Cuvée R de Veuve Fourny Premier Cru Extra-Brut NV Sydney, Canberra, Brisbane, Perth, Melbourne Veuve Fourny & Fils Monts de Vertus Blanc de Blancs Premier Cru Extra-Brut 2009 Sydney, Canberra, Brisbane, Perth, Melbourne Tyson Stelzer Presents Taste Champagne

66 Pommery is the key house of the Vranken-Pommery group, Champagne s third largest, with aspirations of Freshness, vivacity, fruit aromas and long length. Tyson Stelzer champagne pommery pommeryofficial champagnepommeryau Pommery Brut Royal NV Sydney, Brisbane, Perth, Melbourne Pommery Brut Apanage NV Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne Trade Pommery Brut Rosé NV Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne Pommery Grand Cru Vintage Brut 2006 Sydney, Brisbane, Perth, Melbourne 62 Tyson Stelzer Presents Taste Champagne 2018

67 Pommery Cuvée Louise 2004 Sydney, Brisbane, Perth, Melbourne Trade Pinot noir is the focus of the blends of this brand within the Vranken-Pommery group. Tyson Stelzer champagne pommery pommeryofficial champagnepommeryau Heidsieck & Co Monopole Blue Top Brut NV Sydney, Brisbane, Perth, Melbourne Heidsieck & Co Monopole Gold Top 2009 Sydney, Brisbane, Perth, Melbourne Tyson Stelzer Presents Taste Champagne

68 These are clean, well-balanced and fruit-focused champagnes in which partial malolactic fermentation maintains freshness. Tyson Stelzer champagnelallier lallieray champagne_lallier Lallier R.014 Brut NV Sydney, Brisbane, Perth, Melbourne Lallier Grand Rosé Grand Cru Brut NV Sydney, Brisbane, Perth, Melbourne Lallier Grand Cru Millésime 2010 Sydney, Brisbane, Perth, Melbourne Lallier Brut Nature Zero Dosage NV Sydney, Brisbane, Perth, Melbourne 64 Tyson Stelzer Presents Taste Champagne 2018

69 Lallier Aÿ Loridon Chardonnay Grand Cru NV Sydney, Brisbane, Perth, Melbourne Lallier Les Sous Grand Cru Blanc de Noirs NV Sydney, Brisbane, Perth, Melbourne Georges Lacombe is a brand of Lallier, named after and founded on the 12 ha estate of the father-in-law of chef de cave Francis Tribaut. Tyson Stelzer champagne-georges-lacombe Georges Lacombe Grande Cuvée NV Sydney, Brisbane, Perth, Melbourne Tyson Stelzer Presents Taste Champagne

70 In conversations across the region, from the largest houses and coopératives to the smallest growers, I am continually impressed by the high regard in which Moët & Chandon is held. Tyson Stelzer moetaustralia moetchandon Moët & Chandon Impérial Brut NV Sydney, Brisbane, Perth, Melbourne Moët & Chandon Rosé Impérial Brut NV Sydney, Brisbane, Perth, Melbourne Moët & Chandon Grand Vintage 2009 Sydney, Brisbane, Perth, Melbourne 66 Tyson Stelzer Presents Taste Champagne 2018

71 The longest-established champagne house of all has an affinity with chardonnay s freshness, finesse and elegance, and all of its finest cuvées lead with this variety. Tyson Stelzer champagne-ruinart carnetsruinart ruinart R de Ruinart Brut NV Sydney, Brisbane, Perth, Melbourne Ruinart Blanc de Blancs Brut NV Sydney, Brisbane, Perth, Melbourne Ruinart Rosé Brut NV Sydney, Brisbane, Perth, Melbourne Tyson Stelzer Presents Taste Champagne

72 Veuve Clicquot s characterful, full-bodied, pinot-focused wines are more refined every time I look. For an operation of such a grand scale, the consistency of Veuve Clicquot is unrivalled in all of Champagne. Tyson Stelzer veuve-clicquot veuvecliquotau veuveclicquotau Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label Brut NV Sydney, Brisbane, Perth, Melbourne Veuve Clicquot Rosé Brut NV Sydney, Brisbane, Perth, Melbourne Veuve Clicquot Extra Brut Extra Old NV Sydney, Brisbane, Perth, Melbourne 68 Tyson Stelzer Presents Taste Champagne 2018

73 With a history spanning nine generations since 1785, Vadin-Plateau crafts cuvées led by meunier from the premier cru of Cumières and surrounding villages. Tyson Stelzer champagne-vadin-plateau vadinplateau champagnevadinplateau Vadin-Plateau Blanc de Noirs NV Sydney, Canberra, Brisbane, Melbourne Vadin-Plateau Grande Réserve NV Sydney, Canberra, Brisbane, Melbourne Vadin-Plateau Rosé NV Sydney, Canberra, Brisbane, Melbourne Vadin-Plateau Renaissance Organic Meunier Premier Cru Extra Brut NV Sydney, Canberra, Brisbane, Melbourne Tyson Stelzer Presents Taste Champagne

74 Vadin-Plateau Bois des Jots Organic Pinot Noir Premier Cru Zero Dosage 2012 Sydney, Canberra, Brisbane, Melbourne Vadin-Plateau Chêne la Butte Organic Premier Cru Zero Dosage 2012 Sydney, Canberra, Brisbane, Melbourne Vadin-Plateau Ovalie Organic Cuvée Cumières Premier Cru Zero Dosage 2012 Sydney, Canberra, Brisbane, Melbourne Trade Vadin-Plateau Deux Mille Sept Millésime 2010 Sydney, Canberra, Brisbane, Melbourne Trade Vadin-Plateau Les Oublièes Autre Cru Zero Dosage 2007 Sydney, Canberra, Brisbane, Melbourne Trade Vadin-Plateau Intuition Premier Cru NV Sydney, Canberra, Brisbane, Melbourne Trade 70 Tyson Stelzer Presents Taste Champagne 2018

75 Restless pursuit of a detailed expression of place is articulated in the purity and crystalline mineral expression of Pascal Agrapart s wines. Tyson Stelzer Agrapart & Fils Terroirs Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Extra Brut NV Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne Laherte Frères preserves the detail of its terroirs in wines of taut, linear persistence. Tyson Stelzer lahertefreres laherteaurelien Laherte Frères Extra Brut Ultradition NV Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne Laherte Frères Les Empreintes NV Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne Tyson Stelzer Presents Taste Champagne

76 Some growers are known for their focus on the vines, others for their attention in the winery, but few find a balance in every detail like Pierre Larmandier. Tyson Stelzer larmandier.bernier larmandierb Larmandier-Bernier Longitude Blanc de Blancs Premier Cru Extra-Brut NV Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne Larmandier-Bernier Rosé de Saignée Premier Cru Extra-Brut NV Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne Natural is the theme of Bertrand Gautherot s distinctively vinous and characterful cuvées. From organic estate vineyards through wild fermentation in barrels, every detail is hand made. Tyson Stelzer vouetteetsorbee Vouette & Sorbée Fidèle Extra Brut NV Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne 72 Tyson Stelzer Presents Taste Champagne 2018

77 True to its name, a noble approach in the vines and the cellar produces well-composed and tantalisingly affordable cuvées. Tyson Stelzer arlenoble AR Lenoble Cuvée Intense Brut NV Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne AR Lenoble Rosé Terroirs Brut NV Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne AR Lenoble Blanc de Noirs Premier Cru Brut 2012 Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne Tyson Stelzer Presents Taste Champagne

78 If you could write the perfect recipe for the greatest champagnes it might read very much like the wonderful story of De Sousa. Tyson Stelzer champagnedesousa champdesousa De Sousa Tradition Brut NV Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne De Sousa Grand Cru Réserve Blanc de Blancs Brut NV Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne De Sousa Brut Rosé NV Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne De Sousa Mycorhize Grand Cru Extra Brut NV Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne 74 Tyson Stelzer Presents Taste Champagne 2018

79 The mark of Billecart is made not by the heavy footfall of concentration, power and presence, but rather by the fairy touch of delicacy and crystal-clear fidelity. Tyson Stelzer champagnebillecartsalmonofficial _billecart champagne_billecart_salmon Billecart-Salmon Brut Réserve NV Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne Billecart-Salmon Extra Brut NV Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne Billecart-Salmon Blanc de Blancs NV Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne Billecart-Salmon Brut Rosé NV Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne Billecart-Salmon Vintage Brut 2007 Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne Tyson Stelzer Presents Taste Champagne

80 From its home in the village of Ludes on the northern slopes of the Montagne de Reims, Canard-Duchêne draws pinot noir and chardonnay from a significant spread of growers spanning 60 communes. Tyson Stelzer champagne-canard-duchêne canardduchne canardduchene Canard-Duchêne Cuvée Léonie Brut NV Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne Canard-Duchêne Cuvée Léonie Brut Rosé NV Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne Canard-Duchêne Cuvée Parcelle 181 Extra Brut Certified Organic NV Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne Canard-Duchêne Charles VII Blanc De Blancs Brut NV Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne Canard-Duchêne Charles VII Blanc de Noirs Brut NV Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne 76 Tyson Stelzer Presents Taste Champagne 2018

81 Delamotte is on the rise, aspiring to president Didier Depond s aspiration that champagne is about freshness and elegance. Tyson Stelzer champagnesalondelamotte salondelamotte Delamotte Brut NV Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth Delamotte Blanc de Blancs NV Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne Delamotte Rosé NV Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne Delamotte Blanc de Blancs 2008 Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne Tyson Stelzer Presents Taste Champagne

82 The DNA of Henriot is meticulously assembled and long-aged cuvées built on a core of Côte des Blancs chardonnay. Tyson Stelzer champagne-henriot champagnehenriot Henriot Brut Souverain NV Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne Henriot Blanc de Blancs Brut NV Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne Henriot Rosé Brut NV Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne Henriot Brut Millésime 2008 Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne 78 Tyson Stelzer Presents Taste Champagne 2018

83 Alexandre Bonnet is one of the largest estates in Les Riceys in the Aube. Pinot noir is king here, celebrated in fruity, spicy, succulent cuvées of friendly appeal. Tyson Stelzer maison.alexandre.bonnet maison_alexandre_bonnet Alexandre Bonnet Harmonie de Blancs Brut NV Alexandre Bonnet Grande Réserve Brut NV Alexandre Bonnet Blanc de Noirs Brut NV Alexandre Bonnet Perle Rosée Brut NV Alexandre Bonnet Trésor Caché Brut NV Tyson Stelzer Presents Taste Champagne Perth Perth Perth Perth Perth

84 Brothers Éric and Bruno Vesselle craft both sparkling and Coteaux Champenois still red wines almost exclusively from pinot noir from significant family holdings in the fabled grand cru of Bouzy. Tyson Stelzer champagne-georges-vesselle Georges Vesselle Grand Cru à Bouzy Brut NV Melbourne, Adelaide Georges Vesselle Blanc de Noirs Grand Cru à Bouzy Extra Brut NV Melbourne, Adelaide 80 Bouzy harvest 2017 Tyson Stelzer Presents Taste Champagne 2018 Tyson Stelzer photography

85 The magnificence of Aÿ is captured, thanks to vines of a minimum 30 years of age, planted on thin topsoils and deep chalk, tended according to organic principles and harvested at full ripeness. Tyson Stelzer champagnehenrigiraud henrigiraudaustralia Henri Giraud Esprit de Giraud Brut nature NV Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide Henri Giraud Blanc de Craie Grand Vin de Champagne NV Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide Henri Giraud Dame-Jean Grand Vin de Champagne Rosé NV Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide Henri Giraud Code Noir Brut NV Sydney, Melbourne Tyson Stelzer Presents Taste Champagne

86 Jacquart creates its chardonnay-led blends from a pool of 350 hectares of vineyards. Its chardonnay-focused style calls for long ageing. Tyson Stelzer champagne.jacquart jacquartbrut champagne_jacquart Jacquart Brut Mosaïque NV Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne Jacquart Mosaïque Rosé NV Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne Jacquart Blanc de Blancs 2012 Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne 82 Tyson Stelzer Presents Taste Champagne 2018

87 Les Riceys is the jewel of the Aube and home to the Laurenti s substantial estate, where third generation brothers Dominique, Joseph and Bruno craft characterful, spicy and succulent cuvées that celebrate pinot noir. Tyson Stelzer champagnelaurenti laurentimx Laurenti Grande Cuvée Brut NV Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne Laurenti Grande Cuvée Rosée NV Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne Laurenti Grande Cuvée Tradition NV Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne Tyson Stelzer Presents Taste Champagne

88 Tasting after tasting confirm my impression that this small and relatively unknown house ranks high among Champagne s finest practitioners of pinot noir and represents one of the best value of all. Tyson Stelzer champagneandreclouet jfclouet André Clouet Grande Réserve Blanc de Noirs Brut NV Sydney, Melbourne André Clouet The V6 Experience Brut NV Sydney, Melbourne Trade 84 Jean-François Clouet, 2017 Tyson Stelzer Presents Taste Champagne 2018 Tyson Stelzer photography

89 With high-strung tension, crystalline structure and rapier-sharp precision, these are blanc de blancs champagnes charged with an energy that will sustain them long indeed. Tyson Stelzer champagnepierrepeters champagnepeters Pierre Péters Cuvée de Réserve Blanc de Blancs Brut NV Sydney, Melbourne Pierre Péters Cuvée Millésime L Esprit Blanc de Blancs 2013 Sydney, Melbourne Trade Le Mesnil-sur-Oger Tyson Stelzer photography Tyson Stelzer Presents Taste Champagne

90 Of Champagne s practitioners who make full use of oak without malolactic fermentation, the wines of Laurent Champs are among the most seamless and well integrated. Tyson Stelzer champagne-vilmart-cie vilmart champagnevilmart Vilmart & Cie Grande Réserve Brut Premier Cru NV Sydney, Melbourne Vilmart & Cie Grande Cellier d Or Brut Premier Cru NV Sydney, Melbourne Trade 86 Vilmart cellars Tyson Stelzer Presents Taste Champagne 2018 Tyson Stelzer photography

91 Charles de Cazanove is among Champagne s oldest houses, today a member of the G.H. Martel & Co group, the largest family-owned producer in the region. Tyson Stelzer champagnecharlesdecazanove Charles de Cazanove Tradition Brut NV Sydney, Melbourne Charles de Cazanove Rosé Tradition Brut NV Sydney, Melbourne Charles de Cazanove Tradition Brut Millésime 2007 Sydney, Melbourne Tyson Stelzer Presents Taste Champagne

92 No champagne house today is on a trajectory of ascent as steep as Jacquesson. Tyson Stelzer champagne-jacquesson Jacquesson Cuvée No 741 Extra-Brut NV Sydney, Melbourne Jacquesson Cuvée No 740 Extra-Brut NV Sydney, Melbourne Jacquesson vineyard, Dizy 88 Tyson Stelzer photography Tyson Stelzer Presents Taste Champagne 2018

93 Jean-Marc Sélèque has transformed his family vineyards and created a brand new winery to heighten the terroir expression of his chardonnay-led cuvées. Tyson Stelzer jmseleque JmSélèque Solessence Brut NV Sydney, Melbourne JmSélèque Solessence Brut Rosé NV Sydney, Melbourne Ville-Dommange, harvest 2017 Tyson Stelzer photography Tyson Stelzer Presents Taste Champagne

94 The Loriot family has tended vines for more than a century and made its own characterful and approachable cuvées for 80 years from Festigny in the Marne Valley, where meunier is king. Tyson Stelzer champagneloriotpagel Joseph Loriot-Pagel Blanc de Blancs Brut Millésimé 2009 Perth, Melbourne Joseph Loriot-Pagel Cuvée de Réserve Brut Millésimé 2009 Perth, Melbourne 90 Festigny Tyson Stelzer Presents Taste Champagne 2018 Tyson Stelzer photography

95 This small, family-owned house is the proud custodian of 27 hectares of estate vineyards in the Montagne de Reims, Côte des Blancs and Sézanne, supplying an impressive three-quarters of its needs. Tyson Stelzer champagnethienot thienot_ Thiénot Brut NV Sydney, Melbourne Thiénot Brut Rosé NV Sydney, Melbourne Thiénot Cuvée Garance Blanc de Rouges Millésimé 2008 Sydney, Melbourne Tyson Stelzer Presents Taste Champagne

96 Jérôme Dehours captures the spirit of the Marne from his carefully-tended family plots, contrasting the deeply spicy personality of meunier and the complexity of his deep reserve solera with energetic acid poise. Tyson Stelzer champagnedehours jeromedehours Dehours & Fils Grande Réserve Brut NV Melbourne Dehours & Fils Terre de Meunier Extra Brut NV Melbourne Dehours & Fils Lieu-Dit La Croix Joly Troissy Extra Brut 2009 Melbourne 92 Tyson Stelzer Presents Taste Champagne 2018

97 Brothers Antoine and Quentin Paillard refer to themselves as farmers of fizz, working their small, 200 year old family estate in the grand cru of Bouzy sustainably, producing low yields of fully ripe pinot noir and chardonnay that require no chaptalisation and low dosages. Tyson Stelzer champagnepierrepaillard pierre_paillard pierre_paillard Pierre Paillard Les Parcelles Bouzy Grand Cru Extra Brut NV Melbourne Pierre Paillard Les Terres Roses Bouzy Grand Cru Rosé Extra Brut NV Melbourne Pierre Paillard Les Maillerettes Bouzy Grand Cru Blanc de Noirs Millésime 2013 Melbourne Pierre Paillard La Grande Récolte Bouzy Grand Cru Millésime 2006 Melbourne Tyson Stelzer Presents Taste Champagne

98 The privilege of substantial, well-placed holdings in Champagne cannot be overstated. Chardonnay is the theme of these tense, powerful champagnes. Tyson Stelzer champagne-franck-bonville champ_bonville champagne_franck_bonville Franck Bonville Grand Cru Avize Blanc de Blancs Brut NV Perth Franck Bonville Grand Cru Avize Brut Rosé NV Perth Franck Bonville Grand Cru Avize Blanc de Blancs Brut Millésime 2012 Perth Franck Bonville Grand Cru Avize Blanc de Blancs Brut Millésime 2010 Perth 94 Tyson Stelzer Presents Taste Champagne 2018

99 Mumm now enjoys a higher percentage of chardonnay in its house blend, as well as more reserve wine, longer maturation times and lower dosages, all of which have helped to lift the style. Tyson Stelzer champagne.gh.mumm.au ghmumm ghmummau Mumm Grand Cordon Brut NV Sydney Mumm Grand Cordon Rosé NV Sydney Mumm RSRV Cuvée Réservée Blanc de Noirs Brut Grand Cru 2008 Sydney Trade Tyson Stelzer Presents Taste Champagne

100 From its founding just over 200 years ago, the vision of the house has focused on the floral elegance of chardonnay, and today more than half of the estate s holdings lie in the Côte des Blancs, particularly in the grand crus of Cramant and Avize. Tyson Stelzer champagne.perrierjouet perrierjouet perrierjouet Perrier-Jouët Grand Brut NV Sydney Perrier-Jouët Blason Rosé NV Sydney Perrier-Jouët Blanc de Blancs Brut NV Sydney Trade 96 Tyson Stelzer Presents Taste Champagne 2018

101 Palmer sells some 70% of production to négociant houses, and the standard of the current releases suggests that the coopérative is diligent in reserving the finest for its own cuvées. Tyson Stelzer champagne-palmer champagnepalmer Palmer & Co Brut Réserve NV Brisbane Palmer & Co Blanc de Blancs NV Brisbane Palmer & Co Blancs de Noirs NV Brisbane Tyson Stelzer Presents Taste Champagne

102 Palmer & Co Brut Rosé Réserve NV Brisbane Palmer & Co Brut Millésime 2009 Brisbane Palmer & Co Amazone de Palmer NV Brisbane 98 Oger Tyson Stelzer Presents Taste Champagne 2018 Tyson Stelzer photography

103 These are characterful wines, brimming with the personality of Côte des Bar pinot, with the propensity to shine in a great season like Tyson Stelzer champagne.philippe.fourrier.baroville champagne.philippe.fourrier Philippe Fourrier Réserve NV Melbourne Philippe Fourrier Carte D Or Blanc de Noirs NV Melbourne Philippe Fourrier Rosé de Saignée NV Melbourne Tyson Stelzer Presents Taste Champagne

104 Philippe Fourrier Cuvée Prestige Blanc de Blancs Brut NV Melbourne Philippe Fourrier Cuvée Millésime Brut 2008 Melbourne Philippe Fourrier L Exception Blanc de Blancs 2008 Melbourne 100 Les Riceys Tyson Stelzer Presents Taste Champagne 2018 Tyson Stelzer photography

105 Laurent-Perrier is unusual in having found a reasonably comfortable equilibrium in that precarious balance between volume and finely tuned quality. These are champagnes with a flattering demeanour of precision, delicacy, elegance and tension. Tyson Stelzer laurentperrieraustralia laurentperrier_ Laurent-Perrier La Cuvée Brut NV Sydney, Perth, Melbourne Laurent-Perrier Ultra Brut Nature NV Sydney, Perth, Melbourne Laurent-Perrier Cuvée Rosé Brut NV Sydney, Perth, Melbourne Laurent-Perrier Millésimé Brut 2007 Sydney, Perth, Melbourne Tyson Stelzer Presents Taste Champagne

106 With low pressure and full malic acidity, Besserat de Bellefon creates a long-aged style of expressive mineral structure. Tyson Stelzer besseratdebellefon Besserat de Bellefon Cuvée des Moines Brut NV Brisbane, Perth, Melbourne, Adelaide Besserat de Bellefon Cuvée des Moines Brut Rosé NV Brisbane, Perth, Melbourne, Adelaide Besserat de Bellefon Cuvée des Moines Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Brut NV Brisbane, Perth, Melbourne, Adelaide Besserat de Bellefon Cuvée des Moines Grand Cru Blanc de Noirs Brut NV Brisbane, Perth, Melbourne, Adelaide 102 Tyson Stelzer Presents Taste Champagne 2018

107 Young grower Charles Dufour cultivates his vineyards in the Aube organically to create small quantities of cuvées of pinot noir, chardonnay and pinot blanc. Tyson Stelzer Bulles de Comptoir #6 La Benjamine 2.0 Extra Brut NV Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne Trade The young Adrien Dhondt creates chardonnay-focused cuvées from the old vines of his family in the Sézanne, Cuis, Cramant, Chouilly and Avenay-Val-d Or. Tyson Stelzer domaine-dhondt-grellet dhondt_grellet Dhondt-Grellet Dans un Premier Temps Brut NV Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne Trade Tyson Stelzer Presents Taste Champagne

108 Montgueux is an exciting and rising outpost of the Côte des Bar and Jacques Lassaigne is its most celebrated name, rising to fame since 1999 under Jacques son Emmanuel. Tyson Stelzer Jacques Lassaigne Les Vignes de Montgueux Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut NV Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne Trade The skill of Nicolas Maillart is evidenced in his characterful cuvées, proof of the heights to which the premier cru of Écueil on the Petite Montagne de Reims is capable of attaining. Tyson Stelzer champagne-nicolas-maillart nicolasmaillart Nicolas Maillart Platine Extra Brut Premier Cru NV Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne Trade 104 Tyson Stelzer Presents Taste Champagne 2018

109 Franck Vollereaux s family have tended their vines in the villages surrounding Pierry and the Sézanne since 1805, creating cuvées that unite fruitiness, biscuity complexity and immediate approachability. Tyson Stelzer champagnevollereaux vollereauxchamp Vollereaux Brut Réserve NV Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne Vollereaux Blanc de Blancs Brut NV Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne Vollereaux Rosé de Saignée Brut NV Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne Vollereaux Cuvée Marguerite Millésime 2008 Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne Tyson Stelzer Presents Taste Champagne

110 Hand crafted in the magnificent grand cru of Ambonnay, the finest cuvées of Bernard Brémont accurately capture all the fanfare and chalk mineral definition of the village, within a style of precision and poise. Tyson Stelzer champagne-bernard-brémont Bernard Brémont Grand Cru Brut NV Sydney, Canberra Bernard Brémont Grand Cru Brut Rosé NV Sydney, Canberra Bernard Brémont Grand Cru Cuvée Prestige NV Sydney, Canberra Bernard Brémont Grand Cru Millésime 2008 Sydney, Canberra 106 Tyson Stelzer Presents Taste Champagne 2018

111 With a history spanning more than 80 years, Fluteau is one of the oldest family estates in the Aube and has produced champagnes largely from pinot noir exclusively from its estate vineyards since Tyson Stelzer fluteauchampagne champagnfluteau Fluteau Blanc de Noirs NV Perth, Melbourne Fluteau Extra Brut NV Perth, Melbourne Fluteau Cuvée Symbiose Millésime 2008 Perth, Melbourne Tyson Stelzer Presents Taste Champagne

112 The historic house of Gardet in the beautiful premier cru village of Chigny-les-Roses builds its cuvées predominantly around pinot noir and meunier and ages its reserves in large, old wooden casks. Tyson Stelzer champagne.gardet champagnegardet Gardet Chigny-les-Roses Brut Tradition NV Sydney, Melbourne Gardet Chigny-les-Roses Brut Premier Cru Blanc de Noirs NV Sydney, Melbourne Gardet Prestige Cuvée Charles Gardet Millésime Brut 2004 Sydney, Melbourne Gardet Prestige Cuvée Charles Gardet Rosé de Saignée Millésime Brut 2008 Sydney, Melbourne 108 Tyson Stelzer Presents Taste Champagne 2018

113 Pinot noir is the strong focus of Lacourte-Godbillon, a young estate with a deep history, sourcing from estate vines almost exclusively in the premier cru of Écueil. Tyson Stelzer champagne.lacourte.godbillon champagnelg lacourtegodbillon Lacourte-Godbillon Premier Cru Terroirs d Écueil NV Sydney, Melbourne Lacourte-Godbillon Premier Cru Brut Rosé NV Sydney, Melbourne Lacourte-Godbillon Premier Cru Mi Pentes Blanc de Noirs NV Sydney, Melbourne Tyson Stelzer Presents Taste Champagne

114 Crafted exclusively from estate chardonnay vineyards, the well-composed cuvées of Boll & Cie are blessed with the character and texture of long lees age. Tyson Stelzer bollcie Boll & Cie de Blancs Extra Brut Blanc NV Melbourne Boll & Cie Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut 2010 Melbourne Boll & Cie Rosé Brut 2007 Melbourne Boll & Cie Ratafia de Champagne 1996 Melbourne 110 Tyson Stelzer Presents Taste Champagne 2018

115 Camille Savès Hervé Savès precise approach and mineral attentiveness is well matched with his bold terroirs, producing champagnes of confident, intense, pinot-led character, which are impeccably crafted, honed by malic acidity, and excellent value for money. Tyson Stelzer camille-saves Camille Savès Bouzy Carte d Or Grand Cru NV Adelaide Demière-Ansiot blocks malolactic fermentation to heighten the endurance of its long aged cuvées, sourced from its small estate of mostly south-east facing old vines in the Côte des Blancs grand cru of Oger. Tyson Stelzer Demière-Ansiot à Oger-Marne Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Brut NV Adelaide Demière-Ansiot à Oger-Marne Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Brut 2012 Adelaide Tyson Stelzer Presents Taste Champagne

116 Nicolas and Clotilde Didier craft cuvées predominantly from meunier from their nearby family vineyards in Les Coteaux Sud d Épernay, where the Vallée de la Marne meets the Côte des Blancs. Tyson Stelzer champagne.didier.ducos champagnedidierducos Didier-Ducos Brut l Ablutien NV Adelaide With vineyards evenly divided between their home in the Côte des Blancs grand cru of Oger and the Sézanne, José Dhondt has been growing grapes for generations and creating cuvées since Tyson Stelzer jose.dhondt.3 José Dhondt Blanc de Blancs Brut NV Adelaide José Dhondt Rosé de Saignée Brut NV Adelaide 112 Tyson Stelzer Presents Taste Champagne 2018

117 The Genet family have been the custodians of predominantly chardonnay vines in the grand cru of Chouilly at the top of the Côte des Blancs for more than 50 years and today tend 37 separate plots. Tyson Stelzer champagne-michel-genet Michel Genet Brut Classic NV Adelaide Michel Genet Brut Esprit Blanc de Blancs NV Adelaide Chouilly Tyson Stelzer photography Tyson Stelzer Presents Taste Champagne

118 Big changes are at hand at Ayala, and its wines are beginning to shine. Its elegant, chardonnay-charged cuvées are showing promise. Tyson Stelzer champagneayala champagne_ayala_official Ayala Brut Majeur NV Sydney, Brisbane Trade, Perth, Melbourne, Adelaide Ayala Blanc de Blancs Brut 2010 Sydney, Brisbane Trade, Perth, Melbourne, Adelaide Tyson Stelzer Presents Taste Champagne Aÿ, Tyson Stelzer photography

119 The young and energetic house of Brimoncourt has established itself confidently in Australia since its debut at Taste Champagne 2015 Tyson Stelzer brimoncourt.australia brimoncourt_australia Brimoncourt Brut Régence NV Melbourne Brimoncourt Grands Cru Extra Brut NV Melbourne Brimoncourt Grands Cru Blanc de Blancs NV Melbourne Brimoncourt Brut Rosé NV Melbourne Tyson Stelzer Presents Taste Champagne

120 Gatinois s generously coloured champagnes are among the finest in Aÿ, resonating with the 322 year history of the house and the thundering power of its grand cru slopes, at every moment retaining exceptional definition and freshness. Tyson Stelzer champagne-gatinois Gatinois Aÿ Grand Cru Brut Tradition NV Sydney Gatinois Aÿ Grand Cru Brut Rosé NV Sydney Gatinois Aÿ Grand Cru Brut Millésimé 2011 Sydney 116 Tyson Stelzer Presents Taste Champagne 2018

121 These are ravishing champagnes that now rank high among the very best of the region. Tyson Stelzer champagne-bollinger bollingerfrance champagne_bollinger Bollinger Special Cuvée Brut NV Sydney, Brisbane Trade, Perth, Melbourne, Adelaide Bollinger Rosé Brut NV Sydney, Brisbane Trade, Perth, Melbourne, Adelaide Bollinger La Grande Année 2007 Sydney, Brisbane Trade, Perth, Melbourne, Adelaide 117 Tyson Stelzer Presents Taste Champagne 2018

122 This year, these deeply contemplative yet thrillingly engaging cuvées have ascended yet another leap and now confidently rank among the finest in all of Champagne. Tyson Stelzer charlesheidsieckchampagne chchampagne Charles Heidsieck Brut Réserve NV Sydney, Canberra, Brisbane, Perth, Melbourne Trade Charles Heidsieck Rosé Réserve NV Sydney, Canberra, Brisbane, Perth, Melbourne Trade Charles Heidsieck Brut Vintage 2005 Sydney, Canberra, Brisbane, Perth, Melbourne Trade Charles Heidsieck Rosé Vintage 2006 Sydney, Canberra, Brisbane, Perth, Melbourne Trade Tyson Stelzer Presents Taste Champagne

123 Piper-Heidsieck has come a long way in recent decades, and is now ascending again in both quality and price. Tyson Stelzer piperheidsieckaustralia piperheidsieck piper_heidsieck Piper-Heidsieck Cuvée Brut NV Sydney, Canberra, Brisbane, Perth, Melbourne Trade Piper-Heidsieck Essentiel Cuvée Brut NV Sydney, Canberra, Brisbane, Perth, Melbourne Trade Piper-Heidsieck Rosé Sauvage Brut NV Sydney, Canberra, Brisbane, Perth, Melbourne Trade Piper-Heidsieck Vintage Brut 2008 Sydney, Canberra, Brisbane, Perth, Melbourne Trade 119 Tyson Stelzer Presents Taste Champagne 2018

124 Le Brun De Neuville articulates the salty minerality of the Sézanne in chardonnay-led cuvées blessed by long lees age. Tyson Stelzer champagnelebrundeneuville Le Brun De Neuville Blanc de Blancs Brut NV Sydney, Brisbane, Perth, Melbourne Trade Le Brun De Neuville Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut NV Sydney, Brisbane, Perth, Melbourne Trade Le Brun De Neuville Tendre Rosé Brut NV Sydney, Brisbane, Perth, Melbourne Trade Tyson Stelzer Presents Taste Champagne

125 Le Brun De Neuville Authentique Brut Assemblage NV Sydney, Brisbane, Perth, Melbourne Trade Le Brun De Neuville Authentique Blanc de Blancs Brut NV Sydney, Brisbane, Perth, Melbourne Trade Le Brun De Neuville Authentique Brut Rosé NV Sydney, Brisbane, Perth, Melbourne Trade Le Brun De Neuville Lady De N Blanc de Blancs Brut NV Sydney, Brisbane, Perth, Melbourne Trade Le Brun De Neuville Lady de N Clovis Brut NV Sydney, Brisbane, Perth, Melbourne Trade 121 Tyson Stelzer Presents Taste Champagne 2018

126 Taittinger s flagship Comtes de Champagne holds an enviable position among the very finest blanc de blancs, and its non-vintage cuvées have never looked more refined. Tyson Stelzer taittinger_fr champagnetaittinger Taittinger Cuvée Prestige Brut NV Melbourne Trade Taittinger Cuvée Brut Prestige Rosé NV Melbourne Trade Taittinger Cuvée Brut Millésimé 2012 Melbourne Trade Taittinger Comtes de Champagne Blanc de Blancs 2006 Melbourne Trade Tyson Stelzer Presents Taste Champagne

127 Boizel s clean, fruity style is blessed with the complexity and finely structured mouthfeel of long lees age. Tyson Stelzer champagneboizel Boizel Brut Réserve NV Sydney, Canberra, Brisbane, Melbourne Boizel Brut Rosé NV Sydney, Canberra, Brisbane, Melbourne Boizel Grand Vintage 2004 Sydney, Canberra, Brisbane, Melbourne Boizel Joyau de France Brut Millésimé 2000 Sydney, Canberra, Brisbane, Melbourne Tyson Stelzer Presents Taste Champagne

128 Consumer Contacts Antipodes Water Company Melinda Wright, Business Development Manager Australia P: Tyson Stelzer Mob Riedel Angela Rawat Senior Marketing Executive P: arawat@rsnaustralia.com.au Taste Champagne Jody Rolfe Jody@WinePress.com.au Mob Black Events Craig McDonald Achille Princier DiscoverVin Ph: (02) Mob: Online retail store info@discovervin.com.au Facebook: Discovervin Wines Blog: Agrapart & Fils, Laherte Frères, Larmandier-Bernier, Vouette & Sorbée International Fine Wines orders@ifw.com.au Alexandre Bonnet Available online Australia-wide at European Wine Online manager@europeanwineonline.com.au Alfred Gratien Rogue Wines (Importer) - Simon Rees simon@roguewines.com.au Brisbane - Tony Livermore Sales Representative tony@roguewines.com.au Sydney - David Curran Sales Representative david@roguewines.com.au ACT - Matthew Farrah Sales Director matt@roguewines.com.au Melbourne - Vincent Magrath National Sales Manager vincent@roguewines.com.au NSW Sales - Mike Johnson mj@roguewines.com.au AR Lenoble, De Sousa Available from Emperor Online Champagne Bernard Brémont CHARLES HARGRAVE PROPRIETOR / WINEMAKER FIRST GROWTH WINES ON LINE STORE FIRSTGROWTHWINES@OUTLOOK.COM MOBILE Boll & Cie Boll & Cie Australia Pty ltd Brian Jo bj@boll-cie.com M: P: (1300 BOLL CIE) Bollinger, Ayala House of Fine Wine CUSTOMER SERVICE T F enquiries@hofw.com.au Camille Savès, Demière-Ansiot The Edinburgh Cellars 1 7 High Street, Mitcham, SA 5062 P E cellars@edinburgh.com.au #edcellars 124 Tyson Stelzer Presents Taste Champagne 2018

129 Canard-Duchêne Importer - Mrs. Jenny Butcher Mezzanine jbutcher@tfws.com.au Tel Charles de Cazanove customerservice@vintagecellars.com.au Charles Dufour, Dhondt-Grellet, Jacques Lassaigne, Nicolas Maillart Importer - Organicchampagne.com.au Facebook / Instagram Nesh Simic 5 Headland Drive Noosaville QLD Phone: Delamotte, Henriot CRU Wines Level 10, 67 Castlereagh St SYDNEY, NSW 2000 Website: Contact: Toby Parker - toby@cruwines.com.au mobile Didier Ducos, José Dhondt, Michel Genet Sales : East End Cellars Vardon Ave Adelaide Ph : (08) sales@eastendcellars.com.au Duperrey, Joseph Perrier Available in BWS and Dan Murphy s Fluteau Wisdom and Wine Pty Ltd 4/2 Kooyongkoot Rd Hawthorn Vic 3122 Greg Baker, Director greg@wisdomandwine.com.au Tel: Mob: Franck Bonville home/ Exclusively Imported to Australia by Burch Family Wines Contact David Stredwick Ph: (08) E: david@hpw.com.au Gardet 13 rue Georges Legros, Chigny-Les-Roses, France Tel info@champagne-gardet.com Gatinois Premium Vins (importer), Peter Dubourdieu info@premiumvins.com.au shop@premiumvins.com.au Mob: Georges Vesselle, Henri Giraud Melbourne Rob Vosjan, Wineorder rob@wineorder.com.au Adelaide Tony Hancy, Prancing Horse Estate ahancy@bigpond.net.au Sydney Andrew Jamieson Andrew Jamieson Wine Merchants andrew@ajwm.com.au Henri Abelé Available through boutique retailers and online at Direct Wine Cellars Jacquart Jacquart Brut Mosaïque is available nationally through Vintage Cellars stores Jacquesson, JmSélèque CellarHand Suite 2 / 3 Bromham Place Richmond Victoria Australia 3121 PHONE sales@cellarhand.com.au WEB Jeeper DiscoverVin Ph: (02) Mob: Online retail store info@discovervin.com.au Facebook: Discovervin Wines Blog: Lacourte-Godbillon Importer: Felixir Felix Riley, felix@felixir.com.au Ph: The House Champagne Lacourte-Godbillon 16 Rue des Aillys, Écueil, France contact@champagne-lacourte-godbillon.com> Lanson Available nationally in BWS and Dan Murphy s Laurenti Exclusively Represented & Imported By Fontayne Selections Director Julien Craeye, julien@fontayne.com.au Tyson Stelzer Presents Taste Champagne

130 Laurent-Perrier NSW Best Cellars, 91 Crown Street Darlinghurst Phone: VIC Boccaccio Cellars Burke Rd, Balwyn Phone WA Liquor Barons East Fremantle 48 George St East Fremantle Ph: Louis Roederer red+white contact: Sally McGill smcgill@joval.com.au Moët & Chandon, Ruinart, Veuve Clicquot Moet Hennessy Australia Level 7, 201 Coward Street Mascot NSW 2020 Phone: (02) MHANZ_Customer-Service-Centre@ moethennessy.com Mumm, Perrier-Jouët Mumm Kaitlyn Tremblay #Mumm Perrier Jouët Romaric Behaghel #PerrierJouet Palmer & Co Paradox Wines Jean-Jacques (JJ) Peyre, Managing Director M: Orders: orders@paradoxwines.com.au jjpeyre@paradoxwines.com.au Facebook: Paradox-Wines Philippe Fourrier Importer & Distributor: Unwined Liquor Pty Ltd info@unwinedliquor.com.au Growers, wine-makers & supplier: Philippe Fourrier SARL mathilde@champagne-fourrier.fr Pierre Paillard, Dehours CLOS CACHET, Exclusive importer Pol Couronne, Royal Riviera Wearing Memories: Wine Merchants Kiron Barui, Owner PH: kiron@wearingmemories.com Pommery, Heidsieck & Co Monopole Vranken-Pommery Australia L1, 63 Exhibition Street, Melbourne VIC 3000 Inge Fransen, Managing Director PH: (03) info@vrankenpommery.com.au Taittinger Exclusively Distributed by McWilliam s Wines Group Ltd 55 Murray Street, Pyrmont NSW 2009 Phone: (02) ahayes@mcwilliamswines.com.au Facebook: TaittingerAustralia Thiénot Thiénot : Importer - Mr. Ludovic Deloche Halle Aux Vins - ludovic@halleauxvins.com.au Tel Vadin-Plateau Stockists: Three Blue Ducks ARIA Sydney Paddington Inn - Paddington The BlueSwimmer- Gerroa Pittwatter Cellars- Mona Vale Annandale Cellars - Annandale Prince Street Wine - Zetland Manning Street Cellars - Kiama Veuve Fourny & Fils Proudly Distributed by De Bortoli Wines enquiries@debortoli.com.au Vollereaux Exclusively Distributed by The Wine Commpany 6 Expo Court, Mt Waverley, Victoria 3149 Phone: orders@wineco.com.au 126 Tyson Stelzer Presents Taste Champagne 2018

131 Trade Contacts Antipodes Water Company Melinda Wright, Business Development Manager Australia P: Tyson Stelzer Mob Riedel Angela Rawat Senior Marketing Executive P: arawat@rsnaustralia.com.au Taste Champagne Jody Rolfe Jody@WinePress.com.au Mob Black Events Craig McDonald Achille Princier DiscoverVin (Importer) Ph: (02) Mob: info@discovervin.com.au Facebook: Discovervin Wines Blog: Craig Underhill: (National) craig.underhill@discovervin.com.au Nick Whitwell : (Melbourne) winebias@hotmail.com Mauro Ribeiro: (NSW/ACT) mr@expeditiontrade.com Dean Moulds: (Queensland) dean@discovervin.com.au Martyn Le Cerf-Smart: (Perth) martyn.lecerf@discovervin.com.au Agrapart & Fils, Laherte Frères, Larmandier-Bernier, Vouette & Sorbée Bibendum Wine Co orders@bibendum.com.au Alexandre Bonnet Imported to Australia by Fine Wine Wholesalers sales@fww.com.au Facebook: maison.alexandre.bonnet Alfred Gratien Rogue Wines (Importer) Simon Rees simon@roguewines.com.au Brisbane - Tony Livermore Sales Representative tony@roguewines.com.au Sydney - David Curran Sales Representative david@roguewines.com.au ACT - Matthew Farrah Sales Director matt@roguewines.com.au Melbourne - Vincent Magrath National Sales Manager vincent@roguewines.com.au NSW Sales - Mike Johnson mj@roguewines.com.au AR Lenoble, De Sousa Available from Emperor Champagne Agency Sales Consultant Kyri Christodoulou kyri@emperorchampagne.com.au Bernard Brémont CHARLES HARGRAVE, PROPRIETOR / WINEMAKER FIRST GROWTH WINES MOBILE FIRSTGROWTHWINES@OUTLOOK.COM Besserat de Bellefon Melbourne: Joe Marisco, State Manager M P All other states and Territories: FESTIVAL CITY WINES HEAD OFFICE JOSEPH RUGARI josephr@festivalcitywines.com.au 982 Port Road, Albert Park SA 5014 Tyson Stelzer Presents Taste Champagne

132 Billecart-Salmon Matthew Withers, Domaine Wine Shippers Phone: Mobile: Suite 1/14 Albert Street, Blackburn, VIC 3130 PO Box 340, Blackburn, VIC 3130 Boll & Cie Boll & Cie Australia Pty ltd Brian Jo, M: P: (1300 BOLL CIE) Bollinger, Ayala House of Fine Wine CUSTOMER SERVICE T F enquiries@hofw.com.au Canard-Duchêne Importer - Mrs. Jenny Butcher Mezzanine jbutcher@tfws.com.au Tel Charles Dufour, Dhondt-Grellet, Jacques Lassaigne, Nicolas Maillart Importer - Organicchampagne.com.au Facebook / Instagram Nesh Simic 5 Headland Drive Noosaville QLD Phone: Charles Heidsieck, Piper-Heidsieck Branca Salaverry, Marketing Manager bsalaverry@oatleywines.com.au Oatley Fine Wine Merchants Level 3, 100 Pacific HWY, St Leonards NSW Delamotte Imported to Western Australia by: Fine Wine Wholesalers sales@fww.com.au Delamotte, Henriot CRU Wines Level 10, 67 Castlereagh St SYDNEY, NSW Contact: Toby Parker toby@cruwines.com.au mobile Deutz Quality Estate Distributors PO Box 7447 Bondi Beach NSW 2026 PH: sales@qedwines.com.au Didier Ducos, José Dhondt, Michel Genet Vardon Lane Fine Wines, Stephen Visentin stephen@vardonlane.com.au Ph : Duperrey, Joseph Perrier Veronica Egan, Business Manager, Wine Sourcing Mobile veronica.egan@pinnacledrinks.com.au Fluteau Wisdom and Wine Pty Ltd 4/2 Kooyongkoot Rd Hawthorn Vic 3122 Greg Baker, Director greg@wisdomandwine.com.au Tel: Mob: Facebook: wisdomandwine Franck Bonville Exclusively Imported to Australia by Burch Family Wines Contact David Stredwick Ph: (08) E: david@hpw.com.au Gardet Imported by: Bacchant Wines, Ultimo NSW Tel office@bacchantwines.com.au Area manager: Baptiste Marchal b.marchal@champagne-gardet.com Gatinois Premium Vins (importer), Peter Dubourdieu tradeorders@premiumvins.com.au Peter@premiumvins.com.au Mob: Georges Vesselle, Henri Giraud Melbourne: Rob Vosjan, Wineorder rob@wineorder.com.au Adelaide: Tony Hancy, Prancing Horse Estate ahancy@bigpond.net.au Sydney: Andrew Jamieson Wine Merchants Andrew Jamieson, andrew@ajwm.com.au, Henri Abelé Exclusively Represented & Imported By: Angelica Nohra National Sales Director Star Beverages Australia angelica@starbeverages.com.au Tyson Stelzer Presents Taste Champagne 2018

133 Jacquart Stuart Leece, Director, Single Vineyard Sellers Phone: Jacquesson, JmSélèque CellarHand, Suite 2 / 3 Bromham Place Richmond Victoria Australia 3121 PHONE sales@cellarhand.com.au WEB Jeeper DiscoverVin (Importer) Ph: (02) Mob: info@discovervin.com.au Facebook: Discovervin Wines Blog: Craig Underhill: (National) craig.underhill@discovervin.com.au Nick Whitwell : (Melbourne) winebias@hotmail.com Mauro Ribeiro: (NSW/ACT) mr@expeditiontrade.com Dean Moulds: (Queensland) dean@discovervin.com.au Martyn Le Cerf-Smart: (Perth) martyn.lecerf@discovervin.com.au Joseph Loriot-Pagel Champagne Connection Ian Leamon champagneconnection@gmail.com Lacourte-Godbillon Importer: Felixir, Felix Riley felix@felixir.com.au Ph: The House: Champagne Lacourte-Godbillon 16 Rue des Aillys, Écueil, France contact@champagne-lacourte-godbillon.com Lallier, Geroges Lacombe IMPORTER: THE LECKIE GROUP PO BOX 3853 MOSMAN NSW IAN@LECKIE.COM.AU Mobile: Land: VIC: Sean Bell. Octagonal Wines & Wholesalers baccus1@westnet.com.au WA: Vintage Fine Wine Blair Hill blair@vfwd.com.au QLD: Conrad Dean, 128 Trading Company conrad@128tradingcompany.com NSW: Daryl Fisher, Fisher Fine Wines Pty Ltd daryl@fisherfinewines.com.au Lanson NSW-ACT: Young & Rashleigh Wine Merchants / Cuttings Wine Merchants NSW Contact : Phone mal@youngandrashleigh.com QLD: The Wine Tradition & Cuttings Wine Contact : Phone davidb@cuttingswine.com.au VIC-TAS: Santé Wines Contact : Phone todd@santewines.com.au SA-NT: Options Wine Merchants Contact : Phone steve@optionswines.com.au Laurenti Exclusively Represented & Imported By Fontayne Selections Director Julien Craeye julien@fontayne.com.au Laurent-Perrier NSW: Winestock 41 Riley Street Woolloomooloo NSW 2011 Ph sophiew@winestock.com.au VIC: Wholesale Wine Services 2b Chapel Street, St Kilda East Victoria 3183 Ph (03) orders@wholesalewines.com.au WA: Off The Vine 10/8 Aspiration Circuit Bibra Lake, WA 6163 Ph: (08) brooke@offthevine.net.au Le Brun De Neuville Airoldi Fine Wines Daniel@airoldifinewines.com.au Lombard & Cie Seeking Australian distribution partner Paul Henri Perrot, Brand Ambassador php@champagne-lombard.com Mobile: Louis Roederer red+white contact: Sally McGill Ph: Orders: smcgill@joval.com.au Tyson Stelzer Presents Taste Champagne

134 Moët & Chandon, Ruinart, Veuve Clicquot Moet Hennessy Australia Level 7, 201 Coward Street Mascot NSW 2020 Phone: (02) moethennessy.com Mumm, Perrier-Jouët Mumm: Kaitlyn #Mumm Perrier Jouet: Romaric #PerrierJouet Nicolas Feuillatte, Palmes d Or VINTAGE HOUSE WINE & SPIRITS Tim Boydell, Director of Sales and Marketing tim.boydell@vhws.com.au Michelle Slater, Brand Manager michelle.slater@vhws.com.au Palmer & Co Paradox Wines, Jean-Jacques (JJ) Peyre Managing Director M: Orders: orders@paradoxwines.com.au jjpeyre@paradoxwines.com.au Facebook: Paradox-Wines Philippe Fourrier Importer & Distributor: Unwined Liquor Pty. Ltd. info@unwinedliquor.com.au Growers, wine-makers & supplier: Philippe Fourrier SARL mathilde@champagne-fourrier.fr Pierre Gimonnet & Fils NEGOCIANTS AUSTRALIA Tim Evans & Brooke Sullivan Tel: (08) Fax: (08) Mobile: tevans@negociants.com bsullivan@negociants.com Pierre Paillard, Dehours CLOS CACHET, Exclusive importer, Alex Rougeot enquiries@closcachet.com.au Pol Couronne, Royal Riviera Wearing Memories: Wine Merchants Kiron Barui, Owner PH: kiron@wearingmemories.com Pol Roger SAMUEL SMITH & SON Tim Evans & Brooke Sullivan Tel: (08) Fax: (08) Mobile: tevans@negociants.com bsullivan@negociants.com Pommery, Heidsieck & Co Monopole Vranken-Pommery Australia L1, 63 Exhibition Street, Melbourne VIC 3000 Inge Fransen, Managing Director PH: (03) info@vrankenpommery.com.au Taittinger Exclusively Distributed by McWilliam s Wines Group Ltd 55 Murray Street, Pyrmont NSW 2009 Phone: (02) ahayes@mcwilliamswines.com.au Facebook: TaittingerAustralia Thiénot Importer - Mr. Ludovic Deloche Halle Aux Vins ludovic@halleauxvins.com.au Tel Vadin Plateau Asia-Pacific Region Decante This (1Degreextra Pty Ltd) Leigh W Dryden leigh@decantethis.com Brunehilde Reillant brunehilde@decantethis.com Brand Amabassadors: Newcastle/Hunter Valley: Funky Drop Daniel Bryant - Funky Drop daniel@funkydrop.com.au David Cook - Funky Drop david@funkydrop.com.au Veuve Fourny & Fils Proudly Distributed by De Bortoli Wines enquiries@debortoli.com.au Vollereaux Exclusively Distributed by The Wine Company 6 Expo Court, Mt Waverley, Victoria 3149 Phone: orders@wineco.com.au 130 Tyson Stelzer Presents Taste Champagne 2018

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