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Champagne J.M. Goulard Special Club Extra Brut 2016

Impeccable SPECIAL CLUB Extra Brut Champagne from J.M. Goulard! 40% Off!

$75
$125

Retail

40
Flavor Profile: Peaches, pears, alyssum, jasmine, buttered toast, apricots, nectarines, grapefruit, pomelo, saltwater taffy, rhubarb, and pickled ginger
Time on Lees: 65 months
Dosage: 5 g/L
Farming Method: Organic practices

Why We Love It...

Tucked into the Vallée de la Marne is a tiny, family-operated domaine that makes only a handful of exceptional cuvees each year. The house of J.M. Goulard, located northwest of Reims, is known for its elevated, vinous, and meticulously crafted style of Champagnes, along with its pinot-heavy blends. In fact, their wines have grown to such heights that they were invited to apply for the acclaimed Club Trésor de Champagne – also known as Special Club, our favorite signifier for the utmost quality and composure of small-production grower Champagne. This 2016 hits all the marks, with a deep complexity, wild delectability, and a vinous nature that softens and smooths the edges to an elegance we absolutely treasure in a Champagne. You won’t find this anywhere else stateside, nor anywhere else in the world for a price fantastic as this – and we only have a handful of cases remaining! Get some for your collection today; shipping’s on the house for 2+ bottles!

Several years back, husband-wife duo Jean-Marie and Martine Goulard opened their domaine in the quaint village of Prouilly, situated just north of the Montagne de Reims region. The vineyards here perch on the slopes of the Massif de Saint Thierry, its soils composed of clay, limestone, and chalk. Both pinot meunier and pinot noir flourish in this area, which is exactly why they are the two main varieties the Goulards have planted throughout their vineyards, along with small portions of chardonnay to use in their blends. This Special Club 2016 is made of 40% pinot noir and 30% each of pinot meunier and chardonnay, all organically grown by the founders’ sons, Damien, Sébastien, and Sylvain.

Damien has been in the role of head winemaker since 2012, embracing efforts toward organic farming and implementing longer time on lees for all of the label’s wines to enhance their complexity. The fruit from the property’s parcels undergo separate fermentation in small lots in oak barrels to allow for a better understanding of the land and how it’s expressed in the wine, allowing for more intentional blending efforts. The one exception is the chardonnay plots, which experience co-fermentation due to a shortage in the area. This cuvee was aged on the lees for an impressive 65 months prior to disgorgement and an Extra Brut dosage of 5 grams per liter.

The lush, golden, boisterously full wine opens with bursting peaches and pears, layered with floral notes of jasmine and alyssum, and a mouthwatering touch of just-buttered English muffins straight from the toaster. Stone fruits continue their onslaught on the palate – apricot in the lead, and then nectarine – before a rush of citrus fruits, including grapefruit and pomelo, come in next. A devastatingly mouthwatering basket of hand-pulled saltwater taffy, rhubarb, and pickled ginger packed on the finish with spectacular spice and something that lasts a good while. This one is a pure fun, wow-worthy grower Champagne whose Special Club nomenclature is completely justified. If only we had even more to go around! 

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Technical Details

Country: France
Region: Champagne
Appellation: Vallée de la Marne
Varietal: Champagne Blends
Blend: 33.3% Chardonnay, 33.3% Pinot Noir and 33.3% Pinot Muenier
Winemaker: Damien Goulard
Farming Method: Organic practices
Alcohol: 12%
Production: 160
Pair it with: Fried quail with stone fruit sauce

About the Producer

Champagne J.M. Labruyère is a story of passion, tradition, and excellence in winemaking. Located in the prestigious region of Champagne, France, the Labruyère family has been crafting exceptional champagnes for generations. Their journey began when René Labruyère acquired vineyards in the renowned village of Verzenay, known for its exceptional Pinot Noir grapes. With meticulous care and a deep respect for the land, the Labruyère family cultivates their vineyards using sustainable practices, ensuring the highest quality of grapes. Every step of the winemaking process is meticulously executed, from hand-harvesting the grapes to aging the wines in their centuries-old cellars. The result is a range of champagnes that reflect the unique terroir of Verzenay, characterized by elegance, finesse, and complexity. Champagne J.M. Labruyère has gained worldwide recognition, capturing the hearts of wine enthusiasts and connoisseurs with their exceptional cuvées, blending tradition and innovation to create an unforgettable Champagne experience.

Champagne J.M. Goulard Special Club Extra Brut 2016

$75
$125

Retail

40

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