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Small-Producer Champagnes 12-28-23

 
We’re featuring some of our favorite grower and small producers of Champagnes:

Andre Clouet, The Best Value in Bouzy
Benoît Déhu, Mastery of Meunier
Diebolt-Vallois, Budget-Friendly, Top-Quality Cote des Blancs
Gatinois, Opulence in Äy
Pascal Doquet, THE Farmer of Champagne
R. Dumont, Chablis-eque Soils, Champagne Spirit
RH Coutier, Beloved and Bold from Ambonnay

and more!

 
Andre Clouet:

The Best Value in Bouzy

“Clouet farms some incredible Grand Cru plots around his home village of Bouzy as well as in the famous and very coveted middle slopes of Ambonnay with many vines in the best lieux-dits in the Champagne region. While great for celebrating events and special occasions, this Andre Clouet Silver Blanc de Noirs Brut Nature, with its beautiful and vivid mouse, goes sublimely well with food and makes for a noble companion with any meal.
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Vinopolis Newsletter – Wednesday 12/27/2023

 In This Newsletter:

Happy Holidays from Vinopolis!

We will be CLOSED New Year’s Day
and resuming our normal hours (10-6pm) January 2nd
 

New Arrivals
Clouet, Diebolt-Vallois, Saint Damien, Cascina delle Rose, Hermann Ludes, and more!
Featured Winery: Ar.Pe.Pe
You’ll be over the moon for these high altitude Nebbiolos!
Collector’s Corner
In the mood to celebrate?

 
New Arrivals
 
 
CHAMPAGNE
 
Andre Clouet: Life is a dream… 
 
“André Clouet is one of my favorite small domaines in Champagne. At their best, proprietor Jean-François Clouet’s wines are distinctive and full of character.”
-Antonio Galloni, Vinous

The Dream champagnes are a celebration of Clouet’s most accomplished vintages. They are 100% Chardonnay, bottled one year after harvest, and disgorged on order.

Andre Clouet Brut Dream Vintage 2006 750ml $75 special, 13 bottles available
James Suckling 95 Points “A rich and almost opulent champagne for lovers of mature chardonnay.
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Pascal Doquet: A Treasure in the Côte des Blancs 12-23-23

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Pascal Doquet: A Treasure in the Côte des Blancs



Reminder: Mountains of Magnums Sale Ends Sunday!

5% off any 3-5 in-stock magnums
10% off any 6+ in-stock magnums
Offer Ends Sunday, December 24th at 4:30 pm Pacific
 
Offer only applies to in-stock, non-sparkling wines.
Does not apply to Champagnes, other sparkling wines, or pre-arrivals.

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Shop all 119 options on our sale on our webstore now!

 
Pascal Doquet:

A Treasure in the Côte des Blancs

“It’s the viticulture that makes the difference, not the vinification.” -Pascal Doquet

With an eye towards thoughtful, organic farming, Pascal Doquet epitomizes grower Champagne. Not only does his estate encompass some of the finest terroir in all of Champagne in the illustrious Côte des Blancs, his organic-certified parcels boast significant amounts of old vines.
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Remelluri: Iconic Wines from Telmo Rodríguez 12-22-23


Reminder: Mountains of Magnums Sale Ends Sunday!

5% off any 3-5 in-stock magnums
10% off any 6+ in-stock magnums
Offer Ends Sunday, December 24th at 4:30 pm Pacific
 
Offer only applies to in-stock, non-sparkling wines.
Does not apply to Champagnes, other sparkling wines, or pre-arrivals.

Discount will not display online or in your cart
We will adjust your invoice before processing your card

Shop all 121 options on our sale on our webstore now!

 
Remelluri

Telmo Rodríguez is one of the most talented and well-respected winemakers in all of Spain. He spearheads several highly praised projects around the country, including Ladeiras do Xil, Pegaso, and Molino Real, but nothing compares to the wines of his family’s estate: Remelluri.

Originally founded in the 14th century, the estate was purchased by Rodríguez’s father in the 1960s.
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Vinopolis Newsletter – Friday 12/22/2023

 In This Newsletter:

Happy Holidays from Vinopolis!
 
We will be closing early at 4pm on Christmas Eve and closed on Christmas Day.
On December 26th, we will be resuming our regular hours (10-6).

Wines Of The Week
New Arrivals To Help Make Your Season Bright
New Arrivals
Failla, Ridge, Donnhoff, Royal Tokaji, and more!
Featured Winery: Domaine Tempier
Bold and Beautiful Wines from Bandol
Close-Out Sales
Top Italian Wines for Less
Collector’s Corner
The Rhine’s finest wines for your Holiday table

 
Wines of the Week

NEW ARRIVALS TO HELP MAKE YOUR SEASON BRIGHT
 
Castello do Papa is produced from the Godello grape in Valdeorras, which borders the renowned Ribeira Sacra, in Spain. The finest Godello wines come from this area where vineyards are tended along the banks of the coveted river Sil.
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