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The Fannière family have been farming in the Avize area since 1860, initially selling their grapes to large negociant houses. In 1947, Jean Fannière decided to produce his own champagne making only a few hundred bottles. By 1959, that grew to 10,000 bottles.
Denis Varnier, Jean's grandson, eventually took over the business respecting the teachings and traditional methods of his grandfather and father. Sadly, Denis passed away and his wife Valerie has been dedicated to carrying on his passion with her first solo vintage in 2017.
"True passionate and eternal lover, Denis was complete. He could not spend a day, an hour, without talking about his champagne. The passion, he transmitted it to me and I will make sure to preserve it every day. This is why I am moving forward for him, for you and for the Varnier-Fannière brand." - Valerie Varnier
Noted Limited Time Offers expire February 27, 2024.
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VARNIER-FANNIERE
Grand Cru Brut
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Champagne, France
416115 |
6x750ml |
Spec
$88.40
$81.40
* Suggested retail price
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- 91 Points -
Wine Spectator, November 2022
Offers appealing floral and spice notes that waft through juicy yellow peach and white cherry fruit, pickled ginger and mineral notes carried on a refined mousse. Reveals hints of salted almond and candied orange peel on the finish. Chardonnay. Disgorged January 2022. Drink now. 95 cases imported.
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VARNIER-FANNIERE
Espirit de Craie Extra-Brut
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Champagne, France
398753 |
6x750ml |
Spec
$83.21*
* Suggested retail price
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- 93 Points -
Vinous, November 2022
The NV Extra Brut Esprit de Craie sure lives up to its name. Bright, savory and intensely mineral, the Esprit de Craie is a bundle of energy. Lemon confit, graphite, dried herbs, smoke and underbrush confer tons of nuance. The Esprit de Craie is one of the most complex and distinctive Champagnes I tasted this year. There's a lot of wine here, the Esprit is austere and yet also wonderfully complex. Dosage is 6 grams per liter. Disgorged: June 7, 2022. |
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VARNIER-FANNIERE
Grand cru Jean Fannière Origine
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Champagne, France
377234 |
6x750ml |
Spec
$104.03
$96.03
* Suggested retail price
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- 92 Points -
Jeb Dunnuck, November 2022
The NV Champagne Cuvée de Jean Fannière Origine Extra Brut is floral and pretty, with notes of fresh baked croissant, green apple, pear, and lime blossom. The palate seems to have more tension and feels more dry, with green apple skin, stony and chalky earth, and white flowers. It is still assertive in its style, but I think it has more refinement and finesse. Drink over the next 15 or so years.
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