{"title":"New Year's Champagne","description":"\u003cp\u003eSmall, family grape growers have always been the backbone of the Champagne region. In the past, most of them sold their grapes to the Big Houses, who can but often don't have their own vineyards. But from the 1960s–1980s, a small group of families began keeping part of their harvest to bottle under their own names, setting the philosophical groundwork for the grower movement. The movement grew steadily during the 1990s and exploded in the 2000s, thanks to influential sommeliers championing the wines and shifting consumer tastes toward smaller and organic farming practices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrower or Artisanal Champagnes are known to be more terroir focused rather than the “house style” the Big Houses depend on. These Artisanal Champagnes often come from single vineyards and are made with grapes that differ from vintage to vintage. They are less about consistency and more about the character of the terroir of specific vineyards as well as the talents and passions of individual winemakers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow can you tell the difference? Look at the back label. Champagnes from the Big Houses are labeled as NM for Négociant‑Manipulant (House\/Big Brand), while Grower Champagnes are labeled as RM — Récoltant‑Manipulant (Grower‑Producer). You can also find Artisanal Champagnes made by cooperatives which carry the label CM (Coopérative-Manipulant) or RC (Récoltant-Coopérateur).\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"guillaume-marteaux-champagne-lindigene","title":"Guillaume Marteaux Champagne L'Indigene Extra Brut","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-scheme-color=\"@2D2E32,,\" data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\" class=\"TextRun SCXP28280682 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXP28280682 BCX8\"\u003eFine bubbles, a golden color with copper \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-scheme-color=\"@2D2E32,,\" data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\" class=\"TextRun SCXP28280682 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXP28280682 BCX8\"\u003ehighlights - intense shine, a gourmet \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-scheme-color=\"@2D2E32,,\" data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\" class=\"TextRun SCXP28280682 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXP28280682 BCX8\"\u003enose and generous, peach, citrus and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-scheme-color=\"@2D2E32,,\" data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\" class=\"TextRun SCXP28280682 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXP28280682 BCX8\"\u003esweet almond aromas that will delight \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-scheme-color=\"@2D2E32,,\" data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\" class=\"TextRun SCXP28280682 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXP28280682 BCX8\"\u003eyour taste buds.  Fruity but not very \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-scheme-color=\"@2D2E32,,\" data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\" class=\"TextRun SCXP28280682 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXP28280682 BCX8\"\u003esweet, it will perfectly accompany \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-scheme-color=\"@2D2E32,,\" data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\" class=\"TextRun SCXP28280682 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXP28280682 BCX8\"\u003elighter dishes and will enhance a good \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-scheme-color=\"@2D2E32,,\" data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\" class=\"TextRun SCXP28280682 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXP28280682 BCX8\"\u003edessert. 5g\/l\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"LineBreakBlob BlobObject SCXP28280682 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"SCXP28280682 BCX8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr class=\"SCXP28280682 BCX8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TDM","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52504561058162,"sku":"GuMa0001","price":52.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0914\/2308\/0818\/files\/GuMa0001.jpg?v=1756244191"},{"product_id":"arnaud-moreau-champagne-grand-cru-reserve","title":"Arnaud Moreau Champagne Grand Cru Reserve","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-scheme-color=\"@697275,,\" data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\" class=\"TextRun SCXP22621441 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXP22621441 BCX8\"\u003eRemarkably delicate bubbles. A honeyed, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-scheme-color=\"@697275,,\" data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\" class=\"TextRun SCXP22621441 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXP22621441 BCX8\"\u003ebrioche nose with a frank aromatic palate. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-scheme-color=\"@697275,,\" data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\" class=\"TextRun SCXP22621441 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXP22621441 BCX8\"\u003eLots of fleshy red fruits with a tangy finish \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-scheme-color=\"@697275,,\" data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\" class=\"TextRun SCXP22621441 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXP22621441 BCX8\"\u003ethat coats the palate and affirms the length \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-scheme-color=\"@697275,,\" data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\" class=\"TextRun SCXP22621441 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXP22621441 BCX8\"\u003eof the wine. A pure champagne offering a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-scheme-color=\"@697275,,\" data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\" class=\"TextRun SCXP22621441 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXP22621441 BCX8\"\u003efeeling of fullness and maturity. 8g\/l.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TDM","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52504562237810,"sku":"ArMo0002","price":54.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0914\/2308\/0818\/files\/arnaudmoreaureserve.jpg?v=1756348886"},{"product_id":"arnaud-moreau-champagne-grand-cru-tradition","title":"Arnaud Moreau Champagne Grand Cru Tradition","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eRipe fruits (apple, peach), brioche, subtle buttery note. Charming, generous nose. Beautiful roundness, fine bubbles. Indulgent attack, balanced freshness. 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At 17.5 g\/l of sugar during dosage, this is a Champagne who like it on the slightly sweeter side.  The wine contains a reserve of wine of up to 40 vintages.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sustenance","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52504563024242,"sku":"SUST0009","price":58.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0914\/2308\/0818\/files\/pauldethunechampagneextradry.jpg?v=1756345994"},{"product_id":"guillaume-marteaux-champagne-le-metisse","title":"Guillaume Marteaux Champagne Le Metisse Extra Brut","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-scheme-color=\"@000000,,\" data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\" class=\"TextRun  BCX8 SCXP59033245\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun  BCX8 SCXP59033245\"\u003eFine bubbles, a golden color, an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-scheme-color=\"@000000,,\" data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\" class=\"TextRun  BCX8 SCXP59033245\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun  BCX8 SCXP59033245\"\u003eexhilarating complex and varied aroma. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-scheme-color=\"@000000,,\" data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\" class=\"TextRun  BCX8 SCXP59033245\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun  BCX8 SCXP59033245\"\u003eNotes of vine, pear and honey, then \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-scheme-color=\"@000000,,\" data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\" class=\"TextRun  BCX8 SCXP59033245\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun  BCX8 SCXP59033245\"\u003ebuttered brioche, are in harmony. The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-scheme-color=\"@000000,,\" data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\" class=\"TextRun  BCX8 SCXP59033245\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun  BCX8 SCXP59033245\"\u003epairing possibilities are plentiful – finely-\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-scheme-color=\"@000000,,\" data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\" class=\"TextRun  BCX8 SCXP59033245\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun  BCX8 SCXP59033245\"\u003espiced and aromatic vegetables, all \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-scheme-color=\"@000000,,\" data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\" class=\"TextRun  BCX8 SCXP59033245\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun  BCX8 SCXP59033245\"\u003etypes of seafood, even a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-scheme-color=\"@000000,,\" data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\" class=\"TextRun SpellingErrorZoomed  BCX8 SCXP59033245\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"BCX8 SCXP59033245\"\u003ecrudité\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-scheme-color=\"@000000,,\" data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\" class=\"TextRun  BCX8 SCXP59033245\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun  BCX8 SCXP59033245\"\u003e dipped \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-scheme-color=\"@000000,,\" data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\" class=\"TextRun  BCX8 SCXP59033245\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun  BCX8 SCXP59033245\"\u003ein good olive oil. \u003cspan data-scheme-color=\"@000000,,\" data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\" class=\"TextRun SCXP266959116 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXP266959116 BCX8\"\u003e3.5g\/l.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXP266959116 BCX8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TDM","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52504563548530,"sku":"GuMa0002","price":54.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0914\/2308\/0818\/files\/lemetisse.png?v=1756237134"},{"product_id":"alexandre-colson-grand-dru-brut-grande-reserve-champagne-nv","title":"Alexandre Colson Grand Cru Brut Grande Reserve Champagne NV","description":"\u003cp\u003eBright golden straw with fine, persistent bubbles. Elegant and expressive, with aromas of floral, honey, and toasted brioche. 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