{"title":"Laurent Benard","description":"\u003cp\u003eMareuil-sur-Aÿ, Vallée de la Marne, Champagne - 2.45ha. under vine - Organic viticulture \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLaurent Bénard, an engineer, has a \u003cstrong\u003epersonal approach to Champagne reflecting his sensitivity and his values\u003c\/strong\u003e. It was obvious that the champagne should be named after him! \"With our way of working we obtain \u003cstrong\u003erich and concentrated grapes\u003c\/strong\u003e.” Our traditional plowing makes the vine root as deep as possible to find nutrients. In this way, the exchange between the vine and the soil is more important which makes the grapes richer and adds a delicious balance to the wine. A \u003cstrong\u003enatural and static settling\u003c\/strong\u003e allows us to maintain a maximum of natural yeast. We do not add sulphites and our wines are \u003cstrong\u003ematured in oak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e in order to enjoy what the wood can add to the wine\". From 2019, Charles, their son, has joined the firm and is running the vineyards and the winery. We, already, in the new releases are seeing a \u003cstrong\u003egrowth in complexity\u003c\/strong\u003e, especially in La Clef des Sept Arpents.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"laurent-benard-la-cle-des-sept-arpents-nv","title":"Laurent Benard La Cle des Sept Arpents NV","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(96, 7, 18);\"\u003eSome wines listed online are held separately from our bar stock. If you would like to collect the wine in person, please select Click \u0026amp; Collect at the checkout, so we can prepare the wine for you. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thewinemakersclub.co.uk\/pages\/contact\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eif you require more of this item.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGrape: Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier \u0026amp; Chardonnay \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry: France\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion: Champagne (Vallée de la Marne)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFarming: Organic\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Champagne built around the meeting point of freshness and maturity. La Clé des Sept Arpents brings together fruit from Premier Cru vineyards in Mareuil-sur-Aÿ, Avenay-Val-d’Or and Mutigny with a perpetual reserve that has been carefully maintained over many years. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePredominantly drawn from the traditional Champagne varieties, the wine combines the energy of young harvests with the depth and complexity of older reserve wines. Richly textured yet lifted by chalky freshness, it offers notes of orchard fruit, citrus and subtle savoury complexity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Winemakers Club","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53974563029315,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/8280\/0707\/files\/lacle.jpg?v=1765373984"},{"product_id":"laurent-benard-vendange-2019","title":"Laurent Benard Vendange 2019","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(96, 7, 18);\"\u003eSome wines listed online are held separately from our bar stock. If you would like to collect the wine in person, please select Click \u0026amp; Collect at the checkout, so we can prepare the wine for you. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thewinemakersclub.co.uk\/pages\/contact\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eif you require more of this item.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGrape: Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry: France\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion: Champagne (Vallée de la Marne)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFarming: Organic\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA Champagne that captures the depth and elegance of the black grape varieties of Mareuil-sur-Aÿ. Predominantly Pinot Noir with a touch of Meunier, Vendange 2019 reveals the richness of the vintage while retaining the freshness and mineral tension of its chalky Premier Cru soils. Expect layers of ripe orchard fruit, subtle spice and a savoury complexity, with the structure and presence to make this a Champagne suitable for both table and celebration. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Winemakers Club","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53974574825795,"sku":null,"price":69.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/8280\/0707\/files\/vendange.jpg?v=1765374133"},{"product_id":"laurent-benard-vibratis-2016","title":"Laurent Benard, Vibratis 2016","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(96, 7, 18);\"\u003eSome wines listed online are held separately from our bar stock. If you would like to collect the wine in person, please select Click \u0026amp; Collect at the checkout, so we can prepare the wine for you. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thewinemakersclub.co.uk\/pages\/contact\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eif you require more of this item.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGrape: Pinot Noir, Chardonnay \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry: France\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion: Champagne (Vallée de la Marne)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFarming: Organic\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProduced as a reflection of both vintage and village, Vibratis is Laurent Bénard's most direct expression of Mareuil-sur-Aÿ. Drawn from a small selection of Premier Cru vineyards and bottled without dosage or added sulphur, the wine places its trust entirely in the fruit and the season that shaped it. The 2016 combines the generosity of the vintage with the chalky tension and energy that define the village, resulting in a Champagne of remarkable precision, depth and persistence.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Winemakers Club","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54638090977603,"sku":null,"price":92.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/8280\/0707\/files\/vibratis.jpg?v=1784040910"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/8280\/0707\/collections\/Retouche-Papa-hiver-2021-v1-scaled.jpg?v=1786557744","url":"https:\/\/www.thewinemakersclub.co.uk\/collections\/laurent-benard.oembed","provider":"The Winemakers Club","version":"1.0","type":"link"}