{"title":"Wines: Pinot Meunier","description":"\u003cp\u003ePinot Meunier is the Champagne regions most treasured and popular variety. Its success is due to the fact that it buds late and ripens early. On such a northerly latitude where the climate is so marginal, a variety that is more resilient and less susceptible to frost is useful. Some attribute Pinot Meunier to making a more rustic wine compared to those made from Pinot Noir or Chardonnay. However like any variety, with the right treatment it is very capable of producing refined wines showing appealing fruitiness in youth and with age developing a complex nutty and mushroom quality. Krug who use a high proportion of the variety demonstrate very well the grapes potential for producing fine age-worthy wines.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"demiere-solera-23-nv-750ml","title":"Demiere Solera 23 - NV (750ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe solera for this wine was established in 1978.  The winery bottles 20% each year as the annual release of this wine.  It is made of 100% Pinot Meunier.  After bottling the wine is aged for a minimum of 48 months in bottle on the lees prior to disgorging.  The dosage is 8 g\/l.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWinemaker's Notes \u003c\/b\u003eA \"SOLERA\" system method is implemented with base wines aged up to 20 years in the blend. Beautiful golden color. Tiny, delicate bubbles. A very powerful nose with woody, fruity notes like quince jam and ripe peach. Toasted, mature aromas along with lively fruity notes of ripe pears and candied figs. This opulent and powerful wine offers a very long and complex finish.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fr.gaultmillau.com\/en\/wineries\/demiere\/solera-23-bsa\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 points Gaut \u0026amp; Millau\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is the perpetual reserve par excellence, made from 100% pinot meunier. The light golden color is enlivened by fine, scattered bubbles. The nose is generous, woody and fruity (white fruits). The palate is opulent, creamy and long-lasting. It's all about refinement. Pair with a green collar stuffed with foie gras, short truffle jus.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Demière","offers":[{"title":"750ml","offer_id":43037038084259,"sku":"162414","price":82.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0613\/4104\/0803\/products\/162414.jpg?v=1681882011"},{"product_id":"demiere-egregor-brut-nv-750ml","title":"Demiere Egreg'Or Brut - NV (750ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis wine is made from 100% Pinot Meunier from the 2015 harvest, all the first press juice, which yields the lightest, most delicate portion of the must.  The finished wine is aged a minimum of 7 years on the lees in the bottle and is finished with 6 g\/l dosage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWinemaker's Notes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade from 100% Pinot Meunier, on the eye it is bright and golden yellow. Very fine bubbles and a delicate mousse. The nose is very powerful with great complexity, offering aromas of peach, cherry, and plum. Honey and candied fruit aromas follow. Flavors of toast, brioche, and lovely balance and length with hints vanilla.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fr.gaultmillau.com\/en\/wineries\/demiere\/egreg-or-bsa\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 points Gaut \u0026amp; Millau\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom the terroirs of Fleury-la-Rivière, this 100% meunier is an exceptional cuvée made from a parcel-by-parcel selection of old vines and a first press of the 2010 harvest. Its brilliant gold color with gray highlights is supported by a sparkling effervescence of fine, scattered bubbles. The nose is delicate, with fragrances of yellow peach, mirabelle plum and apricot bergeron, accented by honeyed aromas, candied angelica and a roasted finish. On the palate, full-bodied and lively, with refreshing bubbles, the whole is coordinated and intense. Pair with goose foie gras terrine and mirabelle plum chutney, guinea fowl with morel mushrooms or a fine mirabelle plum tart.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Demière","offers":[{"title":"750ml","offer_id":43037038477475,"sku":"162416","price":129.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0613\/4104\/0803\/products\/162416_338ca46c-6417-4cbe-bf3a-5bc75ae96d1d.jpg?v=1681882011"},{"product_id":"demiere-egregor-brut-nv-1-5l","title":"Demiere Egrég'Or Brut - NV (1.5L)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-olk-copy-source=\"MailCompose\"\u003eMade from 100% Pinot Meunier,  it is bright and golden yellow in color with very fine bubbles and a delicate mousse. The nose is very powerful with great complexity, offering aromas of peach, cherry, and plum. Honey and candied fruit aromas follow. Flavors of toast, brioche, and with hints vanilla, it is well balanced with a long, luxurious finish. - \u003cstrong\u003eWinemaker's Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Demière","offers":[{"title":"1.5L","offer_id":43037904175267,"sku":"178343","price":249.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0613\/4104\/0803\/products\/178343_d3d1634d-183c-4a83-8aa6-cb85386d412b.jpg?v=1681882151"},{"product_id":"demiere-egregor-rose-brut-nv-750ml","title":"Demiere Egrég'Or Rose Brut  - NV (750ml)","description":"The Égrég'Or Rosé is a 100% Meunier.\nWhile not sold or communicated to be a vintage, this cuvée is exclusively from the 2017 harvest.\nAll of these Meunier grapes are from the same old vines (amongst the very first to have been planted by the Demière family back in 1929), which have previously been used for the Cuvée Égrég'Or, which was white wine based and a declared vintage (2010).\nFor the vinification, 100% of the wine undergoes vinification in one of the three unlined (no glass or other material) concrete ovoide (egg-shaped amphora).\nThere is a very limited production of this cuvée, and to date the only one made in rosé format. The Demières are eager for another year like 2017 that will allow them to elaborate more of their cuvée Égrég'Or as a rosé. Bold, elegant, and outstanding a true work of Art!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSchneider's of Capitol Hill\u003c\/b\u003e","brand":"Demière","offers":[{"title":"750ml","offer_id":43037904076963,"sku":"178341","price":99.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0613\/4104\/0803\/products\/178341_5B1_5D.jpg?v=1681882286"},{"product_id":"fresne-ducret-spagyrie-1er-cru-rose-nv-750ml","title":"Fresne Ducret Spagyrie 1er Cru Rosé - NV (750ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.champagne-fresne-ducret.com\/content\/documents\/EN-Chemin-du-Chemin.pdf\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImporter's Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpagyrie is a \"New Latin\" word for alchemy and the art and science of blending. In the making of this cuvée, Pierre follows the grand principles of blending ; separating, extracting and combining, using the best of their three grape varieties to create a generous cuvée. Spagyrie is a blend of 25.5% Pinot Noir, 62% Pinot Meunier, 8.5% Chardonnay. The grapes are from Premier Cru vines in Villedommange, mainly “Les Braies” and “Les Mainberts” with sandy and calcareous clay soils. The red wine for the rosé blend is 100% Pinot Noir with 12 days maceration. The alcoholic and malo-lactic fermentations were done in tank and the wine was aged in tank for 5 months before bottling. The Champagne is disgorged with a dosage of 5g. Bottles are aged in cellar for a minimum 48 months.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wine Traditions","offers":[{"title":"750ml","offer_id":46340895637667,"sku":"FDSapgyrie","price":64.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0613\/4104\/0803\/files\/Spagyrie.png?v=1760474663"},{"product_id":"calstar-cellars-rose-of-muenier-2025-750ml","title":"Calstar Cellars Rose of Muenier - 2025 (750ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 2025 Rosé of Pinot Meunier dazzles in the glass with a luminous, coral hue that captures the essence of a serene dusk. Aromatically, the wine is a celebration of spring, bursting with fragrant notes of wild strawberry, pink grapefruit, and a hint of peach blossom. Delicate nuances of wet stone and a fresh herbal quality reminiscent of tarragon and mint add layers of complexity, inviting the first sip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUpon tasting, the wine delivers on its aromatic promises with a lively and nuanced palate. The core of the wine is defined by a crisp acidity that enlivens the succulent flavors of red currant, pomegranate, and a touch of blood orange. The cooler growing season has imparted a pronounced minerality to the wine, presenting a flinty edge that seamlessly blends with the fruit’s natural sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe finish is clean and refreshing, with a subtle saline quality that echoes the wine’s mineral backbone, leaving a lingering taste of citrus zest and a desire for another sip. This Rosé’s elegance and balance make it a versatile companion to various culinary delights, from light summer salads and seafood dishes to more robust flavors like grilled chicken or pork.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Calstar","offers":[{"title":"750ml","offer_id":47506812731555,"sku":"54662445","price":23.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0613\/4104\/0803\/files\/2023rose.jpg?v=1779937772"},{"product_id":"jose-michel-and-fils-brut-nv-750ml","title":"Jose Michel and Fils Brut - NV (750ml)","description":"","brand":"David Grey","offers":[{"title":"750ml","offer_id":47687686815907,"sku":"200194","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0613\/4104\/0803\/files\/WineImage_3c63dc4d-31e7-49fd-bf04-e53bf55acd7b.jpg?v=1778097989"},{"product_id":"matthiasson-yountmill-vineyard-pinot-meunier-2015-750ml","title":"Matthiasson Yountmill Vineyard Pinot Meunier - 2015 (750ml)","description":"","brand":"David Grey","offers":[{"title":"750ml","offer_id":47690035495075,"sku":"200241","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0613\/4104\/0803\/files\/red_wine_4dc3ddae-6e94-4e7b-a8a8-e492057e930b.jpg?v=1775945948"},{"product_id":"matthiasson-yount-mill-vineyard-pinot-meunier-2018-750ml","title":"Matthiasson Yount Mill Vineyard Pinot Meunier - 2018 (750ml)","description":"","brand":"David Grey","offers":[{"title":"750ml","offer_id":47738795688099,"sku":"200524","price":69.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0613\/4104\/0803\/files\/Wine_Image_1_f3ae7c22-9b2a-41fa-947b-f2a31116310f.jpg?v=1773665542"}],"url":"https:\/\/cellar.com\/collections\/wines-pinot-meunier.oembed","provider":"Cellar.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}