Wherever possible and whenever pourable, we'll always opt for more champagne instead of less! We feel fortunate to have amassed a loyal and loving following over the years for our exclusive bubbly label, Charles Benoit, and while we have currently exhausted stock for the regular 750ml bottles(more arriving to us from France in the coming month), we have a score of boxes remaining that encase 1500ml magnums of this fan-favourite!
Produced exclusively for us by the team at Champagne Lanson (holding impressive history going as far back as 1760, established that year in the town of Reims), there aren't many instances when immersed in the topic of 'great value bubbles' where the Benoit doesn't get mentioned by us right off the bat. A terrific choice to pour for guests over a long lunch, dinner or celebratory events without needing to break the bank, made up by an equal blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.
Lively tropical aromatics greet the nose, before bright crispy waves of plum, pear, melon and quince all sail through the mid-palate. It never lacks on the finish either, mellowing down to a soft creamy edge of biscotti, marmalade and sprinkles of moreish nuttiness. Speaking candidly, considering what it offers, these would have to be the best value magnums sitting in our store across any category, and we're bringing it down on Champagne Monday special for the coming week to make it all the sweeter! We hope this means the regular bottles aren't missed all too much in their brief absence, as when it comes to the charm and cheer in a bubbles like this, more will never be a bad idea anyway.
Hervé Dantan has been the talent behind Champagne Lanson since taking over as chef de caves in 2013 - the house behind the production of our Charles Benoit label.
Like many of the region's forward-thinking viticultural minds, he is taking strides to work with the changing climate to prioritise freshness and delicacy; attributes that very much shine through in the Benoit!
Champagne Charles Benoit Brut NV MAGNUM (1500ml)
$109 on special this week ($125 RRP)
// Our best-selling imported bubbles (a near-equal blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir) continues to be produced exclusively for us by Champagne Lanson.
A soft and well-rounded sipping option for any setting, packed with lively citrus and tropical hints, before a medium-long finish of florals and nuttiness.
Regular 750ml bottles exhausted for the next few weeks - we bring the final boxes of its 1500ml format down on special in its place!
"A lovely champagne with a good mouthfeel and fresh lively fruit. There is a layer of blueberries, greengage plums, grapefruit, Bosc pears, kumquats, and almonds in their skins. Beautiful lemon bread with edges of almond biscotti appear on the palate with some stewed apple, honey dew melon, flicks of quince, lemon marmalade and dried apricots. This is all surrounded by an edging of lemon curd and flicked with thyme and a sprinkle of walnut. This is excellent value for money and perfect for festive celebrations!" -
Bernadette O'Shea, Champagne Consultant, The Wine Emporium
If you wish to purchase this champagne, please use the link above
If you have any questions, please contact us on (07)32521117 or email sales@thewineemporium.com.au
// Special price valid until Monday the 17th of August