{"title":"Ponson","description":"\u003cp\u003eSixth-generation Champagne growers in La Petite Montagne, now led by Maxime and his brother Camille. Organic and biodynamic farming across premier cru vineyards, mostly Pinot Meunier with Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Grower Champagne that tastes like it comes from somewhere real.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"ponson-champagne-1er-cru-coulommes-la-montagne-brut-2018-750ml","title":"Champagne Ponson, 1er Cru Extra Brut, NV","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaxime and Camille \u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003ePonson\u003c\/span\u003e are the 6th generation to run this family estate based in the La Petite Montagne de Reims. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eThey are blessed with a broad collection of 1er cru level sites in some of the great villages of area including Vrigny (home to one of Egly-Ouriet’s most famous parcels), Eceuil (home village of Savart) and their hometown of Coulommes-la-Montgane. Since taking over after their father's tragic, early death in 2018, they've radically improved the farming, moving all of their estate-owned vineyards toward organic certification and employing lots of biodynamic techniques as well.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the cellar, their pristine fruit is whole-cluster pressed using an old-school basket press and fermented in stainless steel to maintain maximum freshness. Élévage takes place mostly in tank, with oak used extremely sparingly. The brothers also age a significant amount of reserve wine, which they employ to give the wines a heady touch of oxidation and power.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis wine is 70% Pinot Meunier, 15% Pinot Noir and 15% Chardonnay, and based on the lean and energetic 2021 vintage. With just a few minutes of air, the wine starts to show its crunchy mineral core and a delightfully grippy, extra-long finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Transatlantic Bubbles [TB]","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40717969653817,"sku":"NYC-1-TB-`TBPONBPC`-090622-47","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0125\/1518\/0601\/files\/Champagne-Ponson-1er-Cru-Extra-Brut-NV-Sparkling-Wine-Flatiron-Wines-Spirits-New-York_df4bf6ea.jpg?v=1768489256"},{"product_id":"ponson-champagne-rose-1er-cru-nv-750ml","title":"Ponson, Champagne Rose 1er Cru, NV","description":"\u003cp\u003eNot all rosé Champagne wants to be flashy. Ponson plays it differently—old vines, organic farming, and slow, thoughtful work in the cellar. Everything’s fermented in neutral oak, aged on the lees, and left alone enough to speak clearly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit comes from 1er Cru vineyards in the Petite Montagne, where Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Meunier each get a turn. A splash of still red wine adds color and subtle depth, but this isn’t a plush, fruit-bomb style. It's all restraint—delicate red fruit, cool minerality, and the kind of texture that comes from time and patience, not tricks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe bubbles are fine. The fruit’s clean. The finish hangs around just long enough to make you want another sip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou could serve this as an aperitif. But don’t stop there. It’s got enough grip for cured meats, enough brightness for raw fish, and enough class to hold its own at the center of the table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA Champagne for people who appreciate the details. Not loud, not flashy—just really well made.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Transatlantic Bubbles [TB]","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44118550052921,"sku":"NYC-1-TB-`PCR1CNV`-120524-14","price":69.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0125\/1518\/0601\/files\/Ponson-Champagne-Rose-1er-Cru-NV-Sparkling-Wine-Flatiron-Wines-Spirits-New-York_bc9aa29f.jpg?v=1768497128"}],"url":"https:\/\/nyc.flatiron-wines.com\/collections\/ponson.oembed","provider":"Flatiron Wines \u0026 Spirits NYC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}