FINE WINE - The Wine Society

CHAMPAGNEM-CH761 Marc Hébrart, Premier Cru, Cuvée de Réserve, Brut, Non-Vintage £22 bottle £110 6 for 5 priceThis non-vintage gem from the conscientious Marc Hébrart – who sells half of hisgrapes to the famous Houses – put in a riveting performance this year. A winningcombination of finesse, length, roundness and, of course, readiness earned the winetop marks. 12%M-CH331 The Society’s Champagne, Brut £27 bottle £135 6 for 5 priceRefined yet rich with great depth of flavour, our ‘house’ Champagne continues todistinguish itself and delight members. The first of a Championship hat trick forAlfred Gratien, with whom The Society has worked for over a hundred years. 12.5%M-CH26431 Louis Roederer, Brut Premier, Non-Vintage £35 bottle £175 6 for 5 priceWith up to a third of cask-aged reserve wine added to the final blend, Roederer’spoise, persistence and super length shone through. An ambassadorial performancefrom a standard-bearer among the Grandes Marques. 12%M-CH2251 Alfred Gratien Blanc de Blancs, 2007 £35 bottle £210 per sixTop vintage blanc de blancs Champagnes can be surly in their youth, but thisgrand cru blend is a delight already, showing refinement and elegance that assuredit a comfortable victory. Now to 2016. 12.5%M-CH2161 Alfred Gratien Brut, 1999 £45 bottle £270 per sixHaving triumphed with non-vintage and blanc de blancs, Gratien completed theirChampions trio with an aged vintage wine. Rich, complex and thoroughly charming,this is a wine for both celebration and contemplation. Now to 2015. 12.5%CHAMPIONCHARDONNAYSDrink now to 2014ref M-MX125167 at £119A six-bottle case containing ONEbottle each of the following winesChablis Premier Cru Vaulorent,Domaine William Fèvre, 2007Neudorf Chardonnay, 2009,NelsonMeursault Ormeau, DomaineCoche-Bizouard, 2008Mahi Twin Valleys Chardonnay.2010, MarlboroughPouilly-Fuissé Les Courtelongs,Domaine Jacques et NathalieSaumaize, 2010Chablis, Samuel Billaud, 2010CHAMPIONREDS & WHITESDrink now to 2014ref M-MX125168 at £139A six-bottle case containing ONEbottle each of the following winesVouvray Le Mont Sec, 2010(Domaine Huet)Chablis Premier Cru Vaulorent,Domaine William Fèvre, 2007Riesling Steinertal Smaragd,2009 (F.X.Pichler)Santenay Rouge PremierCru Beaurepaire, Jean MarcVincent, 2009Leeuwin Estate Art SeriesCabernet Sauvignon, 2005Muga Reserva Rioja, 2007CHAMPAGNECHAMPIONSref M-MX125166 at £99A three-bottle case containing ONEbottle each of the followingChampagnes.The Society’s Champagne, BrutAlfred Gratien Blanc de Blancs,2007Alfred Gratien Brut, 19998 To order thewinesociety.com/finewine ☎ 01438 740222 smartphone app