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Methode Traditionelle
It was called Méthode Champenoise before producers from the real Champagne claimed branding rights. Despite this, the method was created in Southern France over a Century earlier, called Blanquette de Limoux. It involves a normal fermentation to produce still wines, which are blended and bottled with an added grape syrup that sparks a second ‘bottle fermentation’, the internal pressure causing CO2 bubbles. Methode gets its biscuity flavours from contact with dead yeast cells, which are then ‘riddled’ to the neck and removed or ‘disgorged’ before, finally, a ‘dosage’ adds the desired sweetness - i.e. very little for dry or ‘brut’ wines. Methode Traditionelle is labelled in many languages but is called Cava in Spain, can have the Franciacorta label in Italy and is called Cremant in French regions outside Champagne.
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2014 Kalex Central Otago Pinot Noir Rose Brut Methode
Sam Kim
Another huge discount on the Kalex brand which is getting a label revamp. This is a rich and compex, food-freindly vintage Methode from Central Otago. Grown in the 2014 vintage, it has enjoyed ...Elsewhere up to $36.99 Save $17 $19.99 in mixed 6+ or $22.99 per bottle -
Squawking Magpie SQM Brut Methode NV
Cuisine
A sparkling Methode from a quality Hawkes Bay producer that is "simply delicious". Chardonnay and Pinot Noir wines were aged on lees for 18 months before disgorging, creating a Champagne style ...Elsewhere up to $30.99 Save $6 $24.99 in mixed 6+ or $27.99 per bottle -
Squawking Magpie Pink Brut Methode NV
Richard Caro
A sparkling Rose from boutique Hawkes Bay label, Squawking Magpie. With roundness of delicate fruit provided by Pinot Noir, this naturally fresh style has been nicely softened further by a full ...Elsewhere up to $31.99 Save $7 $24.99 in mixed 6+ or $27.99 per bottle -
Bernard Fouquet Aubuisieres Vouvray Brut NV
John Caro
Serious bubbles that is consistently the "best value in its appellation". The Chenin Blanc of Vouvray brings riper citrus and tree fruit to the bready flavours of Methode Traditionelle and racy, ...$31.99 in mixed 6+ or $35.99 per bottle -
Cloudy Bay Pelorus Methode NV
Sam Kim
Pelorus NV is perfectly balanced -- slightly yeasty but fresh, fine and elegant. A perfect aperitif, this wine doesn't shout quality but for decades has just quietly embodied it. An effortless ...$32.99 in mixed 6+ or $36.99 per bottle -
Quartz Reef Brut Methode NV
Bob Campbell MW
This expert bubbles is a reference point for quality. Made by Rudi Bauer with serious Champagne knowledge to draw on, the vibrant apple fruits and some breadiness give mouth-filling texture but ...$32.99 in mixed 6+ or $36.99 per bottle -
Cloudy Bay Pelorus Rose NV
Bob Campbell MW
A seriously good Rose bubbles from Marlborough. Cloudy Bay are old hands in the region and still making world-beating wine -- like this rare example of local Rose bubbles. Made from Pinot Noir ...$35.99 in mixed 6+ or $39.99 per bottle -
Nautilus Methode Traditionelle
Bob Campbell MW
Nautilus NV is a long-time classic that keeps getting better. It is on generous side, with yeasty apple and stone fruits rounding out a style that is satisfying and mouth filling but still ...$39.99 in mixed 6+ or $43.99 per bottle -
Roederer Estate Anderson Valley Brut Methode Traditionelle
Wine Spectator
We love this American bubbles made by the Roederer Champagne house, who also make the stratospheric 'Cristal'. Although very Champagne-like it is also weirdly American - rich and broad with ripe ...$52.99 in mixed 6+ or $58.99 per bottle
