Champagne

The big champagne Houses (or Grandes Marques) create their product with grapes from a wide variety of suppliers which are blended to a precise and consistent formula. These wines are reliably uniform from year to year, but the expression of their terroir is not as evident as it is in the Grower champagnes which are produced using only the grower’s own grapes – often coming from a single vineyard. As consumer awareness and appreciation of the Grower movement and its commitment to organic, sustainable production has increased, the demand for the champagne of these smaller, artisanal producers frequently outstrips supply. Sally Hillman specialises in the Grower champagnes with the aim of introducing Australian connoisseurs to these diverse and complex wines which bring a whole new level of enjoyment to champagne drinking. They are full of character and wherever possible avoid pesticides and other chemicals, resulting in a fresh, natural beverage that brings elegance to any occasion. If you really want to experience the magic of champagne, try grower champagne for the joy of experiencing these individualistic expressions of a diverse band of artisans and because grower champagnes are calling out to be paired and celebrated with delicious seasonal food - "one of life's simplest and greatest pleasures".