Europa Cellars Newsletter, 1 December 2009
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	Introduction Champagne for the Festive Season New Europa Cleanskins

Dear Wine Aficionado, In the lead up to the festive season we have chosen a number of Champagnes from grower producers and smaller houses for this weeks offer. We have also been able to obtain some interesting Australian wines which we are offering as Europa premium cleanskins. There is a Syrah from the Barossa Valley, and a Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, both from the Yarra Valley. The European premium cleanskins are selling at $14.00. The wine of the week is Chateau Bonnet Entre Deux Mers 2007. This white Bordeaux is a blend of Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon and Muscadelle. Fresh and lively it is a great summer wine. Champagne Tasting This evening Tuesday 1 December, 6 to 8 pm, In-Store, $20.00 Bookings Essential A selection Champagne from grower producers and small houses including Boizel, Paul Bara, Agrapart, and Lamadier Bernier. The styles include usual blend Brut NV, Rose and Blanc de Blancs. Not to be missed. $20.00 per person. Bookings essential. Please note that the store opening hours are midday to 8pm 7 days a week. For phone inquiries to 03 9417 7220 please ring during these times The Europa Cellars team, John, Brian, Nick, and Sam view newsletter online Wine of the Week 2007 Chateau Bonnet Entre Deux Mers Shelf Price $30.00 Offer Price $25.00 50% Sauvignon Blanc, 40% Semillon, 10% Muscadelle. Very crisp, young, fruity, lemon and citrus laced wine that finishes dry and has a beautiful fresh bouquet and overall taste of summer. Hints of melon and grapefruit dance with other stone fruits possibly peach in a wonderful citrus dance on the palette. The scent of lemon citrus hits you immediately but does not over power; instead it folds into a well balanced blend of flavors. download order form Champagne for the Festive Season Special prices for Champagne are offered on single bottle sales for this week only. Delivery charges apply if required. Offer ends 7 December. NV Louis Kremer Brut Reserve A blend of Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier and Chardonnay, Louis Kremer offers great value for money. It is a special cuvee from Boizel and was for many years supplied under Royal Warrants by UK merchant Hedges and Butler. This Champagne has quality that belies its price and makes a great quaffer for the festive season. Shelf Price $69.00 Offer Price $62.10 NV Boizel Brut Reserve This cuvée is an harmonious blend of the three champagne grape varieties from some thirty different crus: Chardonnay (30%) chosen for its floral bouquet and elegance, Pinot Noir (55%) selected for its finesse and structure and Pinot Meunier (15%) for its fruit and roundness. To which is added reserve wines kept in vats from the two previous harvests (about 20%). Only the purest juice, from the first pressing (cuvée), is selected Shelf Price $89.00 Offer Price $80.10 NV Paul Bara Brut Reserve Located in Bouzy just to the east of Epernay Paul Barra only uses estate grown fruit from Grand Cru rated vineyards. Grapes are hand harvested and sorted then pressed in a traditional wooden press on which the “retrousses” (operation in which the grapes are moved back towards the centre of the press) are performed by hand. The maturing takes place in enamel or stainless steel vats of small volume, for better control, and the must fermentation temperature is regulated. The wine contains 20% Chardonnay and 80% Pinot Noir with the use of 50% reserve wine. Shelf Price $92.00 Offer Price $82.80 NV Boizel Rose Brut This Rosé is produced based on the traditional methode champenoise. The light color is obtained by blending a small proportion of red wine from champagne with the traditionnal "vins clairs" (still white wines). It is dominated by Pinot Noir for its finesse (about 50% of which 8% is vinified in red), combined with 30% of Pinot Meunier and 20% Chardonnay. Shelf Price $109.00 Offer Price $98.10 NV Paul Bara Grand Rose Brut The varietal percentages are 18% Chardonnay, 70% Pinot Noir and 12 % Bouzy Rouge. The rose style is achieved by using the addition method with roughly 12% bouzy rouge being added. Bouzy Rouge is a unique red wine made in the Coteaux Champenois from 100% Pinot Noir Fruit. Shelf Price $105.00 Offer Price $94.50 NV Larmandier Bernier Brut Blanc de Blanc 1er Cru Vertus 100% Chardonnay is sourced from four vineyards, Vertus 1er Cru and Grand Crus Cramant, Avize and Oger. The wine consists of 60% 2005 vintage and 40% reserve wine from 2004 and 2002. 4 gram dosage. Shelf Price $96.00 Offer Price $86.40 NV Boizel Brut Blanc de Blanc Chardonnay This pure Chardonnay is a blend of Premiers and Grands Crus, from the Côte des Blancs, each bringing its own personality (floral for Chouilly, mineral for Le Mesnil sur Oger, powerful from Cramant, rounder for Vertus). In addition to the grapes of the last harvest up to 20% of reserve Chardonnay is added. Shelf Price $120.00 Offer Price $108.00 1999 Boizel Brut Millesime 35% Chardonnay, 50% Pinot Noir, 15% Meunier. Easily accessible, creamy-biscuity richness. 1999 is an exceptional vintage for Boizel. Shelf Price $130.00 Offer Price $117.00 limited download order form On Saturday 10 April 2004, new Australian Federal Government legislation came into force that requires that no unsolicited emails be sent without the permission of the recipient.  Europa Cellars has an email database and sends out periodic newsletters or special offers to especially interested clients. 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