{"product_id":"rare-champagne-millesime-gift-box-750ml","title":"Rare Champagne Millésime 2012 Gift Box (750mL)","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRare Champagne Millésime 2012 Gift Box (750mL)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — 100 Points James Suckling | Prestige Vintage Champagne\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100 POINTS — JAMES SUCKLING\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExperience one of the most highly acclaimed prestige Champagnes of the exceptional 2012 vintage with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRare Champagne Millésime 2012\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, presented in its elegant \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRare Champagne Gift Box\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and awarded a perfect \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100 Points by James Suckling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduced only in exceptional vintages, Rare Champagne represents the pinnacle of the house's winemaking philosophy. The 2012 vintage emerged from a challenging growing season that ultimately produced fruit of remarkable quality. Winter and spring brought frost, rain and hail, but a dramatic shift beginning in mid-July delivered warm, dry conditions that allowed the grapes to achieve outstanding maturity. Yields were low, but the quality was exceptional.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe resulting \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRare Millésime 2012\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a Champagne of extraordinary precision, energy and depth. Tropical fruit and citrus meet brioche, almond and delicate florals before evolving toward honey, black tea, vanilla, white pepper, incense and subtle smoky complexity. On the palate, its richness is balanced by vibrant acidity, remarkable minerality and a beautifully saline finish of exceptional length.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe quality of this vintage has now earned one of wine's most coveted distinctions: a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eperfect 100\/100 rating from James Suckling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRare Champagne also considers the 2012 an exceptional candidate for extended cellaring, with the house projecting an impressive evolution through \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2044 and beyond\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🍾 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Prestige Vintage Champagne\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProducer:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Rare Champagne\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExpression:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Rare Millésime\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2012\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegion:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Champagne, France\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp 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Recognition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdditional Accolades:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 98 Points – Bettane \u0026amp; Desseauve\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCellaring Potential:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Exceptional; Rare Champagne projects evolution through 2044 and beyond\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCharacter:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Brioche, Almond, Mango, Guava, Bergamot, Honey, Black Tea, Vanilla, White Pepper \u0026amp; Saline Minerality\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStyle Profile:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Structured, Vibrant, Silky, Mineral \u0026amp; Exceptionally Long\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🍽️ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFood Pairings \u0026amp; How to Enjoy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRare Millésime 2012 has enough precision for delicate seafood yet enough depth for richer cuisine:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eServe well chilled in a premium Champagne or white-wine glass\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAllow several minutes in the glass for its complex aromatics to develop\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePair with oysters or premium shellfish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExceptional alongside scallop carpaccio\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePair with sole meunière and citrus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent with grilled sea bass or sea bream\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTry with lobster or langoustine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePair with caviar for a classic luxury combination\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent with roasted poultry and delicate cream sauces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePair with white truffle dishes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTry alongside aged Comté or Parmesan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent with pistachio, citrus, or tropical-fruit desserts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnjoy now for its freshness and energy or cellar for further development\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeautifully presented for weddings, anniversaries, milestone birthdays, and luxury gifting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e⭐ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerfect 100 Points from James Suckling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the standout prestige Champagnes of the 2012 vintage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduced only in an exceptional vintage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePresented in an elegant Rare Champagne Gift Box\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOutstanding combination of richness and 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