Classic French & Australian Wine Pairing - 3 Pack Value

Experience the best of both worlds with our Classic French & Australian Wine Pairing – 3 Pack Value. Carefully selected to complement each other, this trio offers a delightful mix of Old World and New World wines, making it the perfect gift or addition to your festive table.

1 x Charles Heidsieck Brut Reserve NV - Champagne, France

97/100 Huon Hooke, The Real Review
93/100 James Suckling
92/100 Robert Parker, Wine Advocate
92/100 Roger Voss, Wine Enthusiast
94/100 James Suckling 2023
93/100 Wine Enthusiast 2023
93/100 Falstaff 2023
92/100 Decanter 2023
18/20 Vinum Wine Magazine 2023

Silver - International Challenge Wine 2024
Bronze - International Wine & Spirit Competition 2024
Gold - International Challenge Wine 2023
Gold - Mundus Vini 2023
Non-Vintage Classic Blend Champagne Trophy - International Challenge Wine 2023

Certified B Corporation
HVE - High Environmental Value
VDC - Durable Viticulture in Champagne

Huon Hooke, The Real Review ""The extra power and dimension from the pinots is obvious alongside the Blanc de Blancs. Lots of roasted hazelnuts; full-bodied, rich, with even more of the toasty bread impact. A fuller bodied rendition than I remembered previous releases; very detailed, dry and incredibly long.""

James Suckling ""A creamy and silky champagne that has notes of lemons, pastries and apple compote on the nose. It’s medium-bodied and layered with fine bubbles and tasty pastry notes on the fresh, balanced finish.""

Robert Parker, Wine Advocate ""The NV Brut Réserve, a combination of more than 60 different crus and 150 wines, evokes aromas of brioche, pastry, ripe orchard fruits, beeswax and spices. Medium to full-bodied, enrobing and charming, it has a fleshy core of fruit, a pinpoint mousse and delicate acids, making it a charming, delicate Champagne.""

Roger Voss, Wine Enthusiast ""A vibrant Champagne with a white fruit aroma offers a touch of maturity and richness that is typical of the Charles Heidsieck style. Red apples, citrus and toast give the wine a fine balance.""

James Suckling ""Very impressive for a ""regular"" non-vintage Brut, not only in terms of aromatic complexity - candied citrus, dried peach and fresh mirabelle plus a hint of bread dough - also in terms of texture, the creamy, rich and crisp sides of the wine neatly interlocking. Long, structured finish.""

Wine Enthusiast ""This nonvintage Champagne shows the hallmark of the producer. With its 50% reserve wines to bring out maturity, the wine is full of fruit, touched by toast.""

Falstaff ""Pale yellow-green, silver reflections, delicate but active mousse. Fine herbal savouriness, a hint of yellow plum, nuances of white flowers, fresh apple, lime zest in the bouquet. Medium-bodied, youthful, tight-knit, vivid fruit sweetness at the core, lively acidity structure, salty finish, delicate orange zest in the aftertaste, versatile.""

Decanter ""Charles Heidsieck turns out an impeccable NV. The reserves form a serious, appetising core of dried apricot and sourdough around which zesty citrus, raspberry and bitter almond offer brightness and energy. Impressive detail and length.""

Vinum Wine Magazine ""Charles Heidsieck is renowned for the exclusive Cuvée des Millénaires, currently epitomised by the exceptional 2007 vintage, which we wholeheartedly recommend. However, we also have a special fondness for the more accessible non-vintage Brut, which we present here! This champagne showcases a seductive spice rarely found today, with notes of brioche, hazelnut, cocoa, and lemon drop. Elegantly fruity and supremely smooth on the palate, it is both refined and harmonious—a true caress for the senses. Impressively sophisticated, it stands as a heartfelt tribute to champagne and a piece of champagne history.""

40% Pinot Noir, 40% Chardonnay and 20% Meunier.

Charles Heidsieck is a distinguished champagne house that stands as a symbol of heritage, craftsmanship, and innovation. Often referred to as ""Champagne Charlie,"" the house was built on the vision of its founder, who sought to produce exceptional champagnes with a unique depth of character. Renowned for its masterful blending of reserve wines, Charles Heidsieck champagnes are known for their richness, complexity, and long aging process, which takes place in their renowned chalk cellars in Reims—designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The house’s signature cuvées, such as Brut Réserve, Rosé Réserve, and the revered Blanc des Millénaires, embody its commitment to excellence. The meticulous craftsmanship behind each bottle reflects a philosophy that balances tradition with innovation, creating champagnes that are as sophisticated as they are expressive. With a history marked by accolades and a reputation for producing some of the finest champagnes in the world, Charles Heidsieck continues to be a benchmark of luxury, elegance, and quality in the champagne industry.

Champagne is the most iconic sparkling wine in the world, produced in the region of Champagne in France. Synonymous with celebration, champagne is typically produced from a few specific varieties of grapes: pinot noir, chardonnay, and pinot meunier. With effervescent flavors of citrus, almond, and apple, champagne comes in varying levels of sweetness and has a moderate amount of alcohol. The most treasured Champagnes age for a minimum of 3 years.

1 x Lavau Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red 2020 ~ Rhône, France

92/100 James Suckling (2019 vintage)
92/100 Robert Parker (2019 vintage)
91/100 Decanter (2019 vintage)
90/100 Jeb Dunnuck (2019 vintage)
91/100 Wine Enthusiast (2018 vintage)
90/100 Wine Enthusiast (2017 vintage)
Bronze - Jeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider (2017 vintage)
92/100 Wine Spectator (2016 vintage)
90/100 Jeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider (2016 vintage)
92/100 Wine Spectator (2015 vintage)
91/100 Wine Magazine (2015 vintage)
91/100 Wine Enthusiast (2015 vintage)
Bronze - Jeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider (2015 vintage)

James Suckling "Vibrant, fruity nose of red plums, cherries, raspberries, pomegranates, olives and red tea. It’s full-bodied with firm, creamy tannins. Round and supple. Some chocolate notes on the finish. Fresh and elegant for the appellation. Drink or hold." (2019 vintage)

Robert Parker, Wine Advocate "A solid négoce wine, Lavau's 2019 Chateauneuf du Pape—a blend of 50% Grenache, 40% Syrah and 10% Mourvèdre, all said to be from sandy soils and aged in new barriques and stainless steel tanks—offers up ripe cherries on the nose, plus hints of vanilla and maple syrup. Full-bodied, ripe and supple, with a creamy, plush feel, this is easy to drink, while showing ample depth and charm." (2019 vintage)

Decanter "Holds the new oak remarkably well (50% new), it's not excessive in aroma or texture from this sample. Well balanced with fine tannins and a little salty note - pretty smart stuff. Should be good when it's ready, no excesses here. Best yet from Lavau." (2019 vintage)

Jeb Dunnuck "An outstanding wine, the 2019 Châteauneuf Du Pape offers lots of ripe black and blue fruits as well as plenty of pepper, cedar, and sappy, green garrigue-like aromas and flavors. Medium to full-bodied on the palate, it’s nicely textured and has terrific balance along with a great finish. A blend of 50% Grenache, 40% Syrah, and 10% Mourvèdre, it was aged in 50% new oak, although you wouldn’t know that by tasting it." (2019 vintage)

Wine Enthusiast "Ripe, velvety swathes of blackberry and black-plum preserves abound in this full-bodied, softly tannic red. A blend of Grenache (50%), Syrah (40%) and Mourvèdre (10%) matured partially in oak, it is ripe in fruit but elegantly subdued by tones of freshly tilled earth, charred clove and graphite. Ready to drink now, it should hold well through 2028." (2018 vintage)

Wine Enthusiast "Intensely spicy, almost charry notes of roasted black cherry and plum abound on the nose. A blend of Grenache (50%), Syrah (40%) and Mourvèdre (10%) sourced entirely from sandy soils, it's a supple, profoundly fleshy wine framed by soft, feathery tannins. Its forward, youthful black fruit flavors will show best now–2027." (2017 vintage)

Wine Enthusiast "It's an easygoing, accessible red with soft acidity and ripe tannins, but maintains an alluring whisper of earthiness through the finish. Hints of fur, bramble and moss lend elegance to forward, fruity tones of black plum and mulberry in this wine." (2015 vintage)

Jeff Leve "Medium-bodied, easy-drinking wine with a forward, red berry core of fruit. Best to enjoy this young." (2015 vintage)

A blend of Grenache (50%), Syrah (40%) and Mourvèdre (10%).

Originally from Bordeaux, the Lavau family has been involved with winemaking for generations, and have had vineyards ranging from Bordeaux to Tunisia. In 1964 they were seduced by the richness and quality of the Provencal soil and settled down to make wine in the Rhone Valley. The cellars of Lavau are currently managed by Benoit and Frederic Lavau, who work in partnership with 350 different grape growers.

Châteauneuf-du-Pape is the most famous Southern Rhône appellation and the finest expression of the Grenache grape and Grenache based blends. The name Châteauneuf-du-Pape means ""new castle of the Pope"" and harks back to the early 14th Century when Avignon was chosen as the new home for the Pope's court. It is one of the most renowned appellations in France, famous for a layer of stones called galets (""pebbles"") that surround the vines. The galets soak up heat during the day, and release it during the night, thereby regulating the temperature of the vines.

1 x Pike & Joyce Adelaide Hills "Vue du Nord" Pinot Noir 2023 - Adelaide Hills, Australia

Bronze - Mike Bennie, Halliday Wine Companion

Bronze - James Suckling (2022 vintage)
Bronze - Ned Goodwin MW, Halliday Wine Companion (2022 vintage)
Bronze - Stuart Knox, The Real Review (2022 vintage)
90/100 Jeni Port, Halliday Wine Companion (2021 vintage)
Bronze - Huon Hooke, The Real Review (2021 vintage)
92/100 Tony Love, Halliday Wine Companion (2020 vintage)

5 Star - Halliday Wine Companion

Silver - Australian Pinot Noir Challenge (2022 vintage)
Bronze - Royal Adelaide Wine Show (2022 vintage)
Bronze - Adelaide Hills Wine Show (2022 vintage)
Bronze - Australian & New Zealand Boutique Wine Show (2021 vintage)
Bronze - Adelaide Hills Wine Show (2021 vintage)
Gold - Adelaide Hills Wine Show (2020 vintage)

Mike Bennie, Halliday Wine Companion "Juicy, bright, vivacious red wine with sour-sweet cherry characters, smoky spice elements, touches of dried herb, some truffle and fig/date notes in the mix – bouquet and palate in tandem here. The texture is supple upfront, then finishes with some twiggy, slightly bitter elements to the tannin profile, soft as it may be. "

James Suckling "This is a delicious first cab in a hierarchy of pinot. Classy and the equal, on many levels, of Pike & Joyce's single clonal expressions. Lifted aromas of ripe strawberries, poached rhubarb and griotte, that most Burgundian accent seldom found in pinot from these parts. The palate is expansive, bound to a gentle tannic twine. Just a bit thin. But that is drawing needles from the proverbial. An impressive, open-fronted wine offering great satisfaction." (2022 vintage)

Ned Goodwin MW, Halliday Wine Companion "This is a delicious first cab from the rank in a hierarchy of pinot. Classy and the equal, on many levels, of Pike & Joyce's single clonal expressions. Lifted scents of fecund strawberry, poached rhubarb and griotte, that most burgundian accent seldom found in pinot on these shores. The palate is expansive, bound to a gentle tannic twine. Just a bit thin. But that is drawing needles from the proverbial. An impressive, open-fronted wine offering great satisfaction." (2022 vintage)

Stuart Knox, The Real Review "Light ruby red colour. Fragrant raspberry, rose petal and clove aromatics. Light bodied with bright and sweet red berry fruits at the core. Some clove and cinnamon spice notes adding interest and it runs with supple softness to a medium length finish." (2022 vintage)

Jeni Port, Halliday Wine Companion "Juicy fruit with a high liveliness quotient, this young Adelaide Hills pinot noir will undoubtedly be enjoyed sooner rather than later. Boasts a fine, linear tannin structure, the perfect launch pad for a volley of ripe red berries, plums, leafy dried herbs and earth. Clean and fresh but also with depth, which will become more apparent with age." (2021 vintage)

Huon Hooke, The Real Review "Medium depth bright red-purple colour; sweet raspberry to red cherry aromas, a hint of sarsaparilla, the palate light-bodied and straightforward, with a short carry and modest depth. A pleasant lighter, simpler style of pinot and the price is right." (2021 vintage)

Australian & New Zealand Boutique Wine Show "Light-bodied. Elegant and refined. Lovely poise. Fine." (2021 vintage)

Australian & New Zealand Boutique Wine Show "Bright lifted vibrant. Juicy fruit clear/clean and precise." (2021 vintage)

Tony Love, Halliday Wine Companion "All estate-grown fruit, with 5 clones in play. Wild fermented in more than 40 small parcels, with varying vinification including whole bunches, whole berries and a range of maceration times. All matured in 25% new barriques for 8 months. We get darker cherry fruit notes, concentration and integrated secondary characters, peppery spice and well-woven wood. Everything is in place, but it wants for just a little more edge." (2020 vintage)

This is a partnership between the Pike family (of Clare Valley fame) and the Joyce family, related to Andrew Pike’s wife, Cathy.

The winery is situated in Lenswood, which is a subregion of the Adelaide Hills. The Adelaide Hills region is well-known for its cool climate, high-altitude vineyards, and diverse range of premium cool-climate wines.

The Joyce family have been orchardists at Lenswood for over 100 years and also have extensive operations in the Riverland. Together with Andrew they have established this vineyard site, which was previously apple and pear orchards, is characterized by steep North and East facing slopes and possesses fantastic gravelly clay and loam soils which are ideally suited to the classic cool climate varieties that have been planted – Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. to sauvignon blanc (5.9ha), pinot noir (5.73ha), pinot gris (3.22ha), chardonnay (3.18ha) and semillon (0.47ha). The wines are made at the Pikes’ Clare Valley winery and exported around the world.

The vineyard is all hand pruned and handpicked with the fruit being chilled overnight in the Joyce cool rooms. Traditional old world techniques as well as modern Australian winemaking are incorporated to produce a style which reflects the variety and region."

Pike & Joyce owns and operates vineyards covering around 32 hectares in the Lenswood area of Adelaide Hills. The vineyards are planted at varying altitudes, providing an excellent opportunity to grow a variety of grape varieties that thrive in the cool climate.

Pinot Noir is the dominant red wine grape of Burgundy, now produced in wine regions all over the world, including western Germany, northern Italy, Chile, South Africa, Australia and, perhaps most notably, California, Oregon and New Zealand.

The essence of Pinot Noir wine is its aroma of strawberry and cherry (fresh red cherries in lighter wines and stewed black cherries in weightier examples), underpinned in the most complex examples by hints of forest floor. Well-built Pinot Noirs, particularly from warmer harvests, also exhibit notes of leather and violets, sometimes approaching the flavor spectrum of Syrah.