{"id":42371,"date":"2019-05-10T11:49:40","date_gmt":"2019-05-10T10:49:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/?p=42371"},"modified":"2019-05-10T11:49:40","modified_gmt":"2019-05-10T10:49:40","slug":"penfolds-x-champagne-thienot-collaboration-debut-heinemann-duty-free-sydney-airport","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/penfolds-x-champagne-thienot-collaboration-debut-heinemann-duty-free-sydney-airport\/","title":{"rendered":"Penfolds x Champagne Thi\u00e9not collaboration to debut in Heinemann Duty Free at Sydney Airport"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Australian winemaker Penfolds has unveiled a new collaboration with family-owned Champagne House Thi\u00e9not. Three Champagnes, from the 2012 vintage, have been created: a Chardonnay Pinot Noir Cuv\u00e9e, and two single vineyard wines \u2013 a Blanc de Blancs and a Blanc de Noirs-soon to be available exclusively in Sydney Airport&#8217;s Heineman Duty Free stores.<!--more--><br \/>\n<strong>The Champagnes:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u2022 2012 Champagne Thi\u00e9not x Penfolds Chardonnay Pinot Noir Cuv\u00e9e<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 2012 Champagne Thi\u00e9not x Penfolds Blanc de Blancs (Avize Grand Cru)<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 2012 Champagne Thi\u00e9not x Penfolds Blanc de Noirs (A\u00ff Grand Cru)<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_42374\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-42374\" style=\"width: 514px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Embargoed-until-Friday-10-May-2019-at-00.01AM-AEST_2012-Champagne-Thi\u00e9not-x-Penfolds-Chardonnay-Pinot-Noir_Hero-Bottle-with-Gift-Box.jpg\"><img data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Embargoed-until-Friday-10-May-2019-at-00.01AM-AEST_2012-Champagne-Thi\u00e9not-x-Penfolds-Chardonnay-Pinot-Noir_Hero-Bottle-with-Gift-Box-658x1024.jpg 658w, https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Embargoed-until-Friday-10-May-2019-at-00.01AM-AEST_2012-Champagne-Thi\u00e9not-x-Penfolds-Chardonnay-Pinot-Noir_Hero-Bottle-with-Gift-Box-193x300.jpg 193w, https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Embargoed-until-Friday-10-May-2019-at-00.01AM-AEST_2012-Champagne-Thi\u00e9not-x-Penfolds-Chardonnay-Pinot-Noir_Hero-Bottle-with-Gift-Box-768x1195.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Embargoed-until-Friday-10-May-2019-at-00.01AM-AEST_2012-Champagne-Thi\u00e9not-x-Penfolds-Chardonnay-Pinot-Noir_Hero-Bottle-with-Gift-Box-680x1058.jpg 680w, https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Embargoed-until-Friday-10-May-2019-at-00.01AM-AEST_2012-Champagne-Thi\u00e9not-x-Penfolds-Chardonnay-Pinot-Noir_Hero-Bottle-with-Gift-Box.jpg 800w\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Embargoed-until-Friday-10-May-2019-at-00.01AM-AEST_2012-Champagne-Thi\u00e9not-x-Penfolds-Chardonnay-Pinot-Noir_Hero-Bottle-with-Gift-Box-658x1024.jpg\" class=\"wp-image-42374 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" alt=\"\"    sizes=\"(max-width: 514px) 100vw, 514px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-42374\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-42374\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Embargoed-until-Friday-10-May-2019-at-00.01AM-AEST_2012-Champagne-Thi\u00e9not-x-Penfolds-Chardonnay-Pinot-Noir_Hero-Bottle-with-Gift-Box-658x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"514\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Embargoed-until-Friday-10-May-2019-at-00.01AM-AEST_2012-Champagne-Thi\u00e9not-x-Penfolds-Chardonnay-Pinot-Noir_Hero-Bottle-with-Gift-Box-658x1024.jpg 658w, https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Embargoed-until-Friday-10-May-2019-at-00.01AM-AEST_2012-Champagne-Thi\u00e9not-x-Penfolds-Chardonnay-Pinot-Noir_Hero-Bottle-with-Gift-Box-193x300.jpg 193w, https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Embargoed-until-Friday-10-May-2019-at-00.01AM-AEST_2012-Champagne-Thi\u00e9not-x-Penfolds-Chardonnay-Pinot-Noir_Hero-Bottle-with-Gift-Box-768x1195.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Embargoed-until-Friday-10-May-2019-at-00.01AM-AEST_2012-Champagne-Thi\u00e9not-x-Penfolds-Chardonnay-Pinot-Noir_Hero-Bottle-with-Gift-Box-680x1058.jpg 680w, https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Embargoed-until-Friday-10-May-2019-at-00.01AM-AEST_2012-Champagne-Thi\u00e9not-x-Penfolds-Chardonnay-Pinot-Noir_Hero-Bottle-with-Gift-Box.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 514px) 100vw, 514px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> Champagne Thi\u00e9not x Penfolds Chardonnay Pinot Noir<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Thi\u00e9not Managing Director, Stanislas Thi\u00e9not said, \u201cThis is a first for us, I am proud to say this has also been a truly collaborative experience from the very beginning \u2026. We have created blends reflective of both Thi\u00e9not and Penfolds wine styles and philosophies. We are very happy with the results, the Champagnes are modern reflections showcasing fruit, freshness, and finesse. This is the result of an unexpected encounter between two major wine regions, one belonging to the old world and the other to the new world, but with one single common goal: to produce great Champagnes. In addition, working with Peter Gago is extremely interesting and rewarding both for his immense experience and for his innovative vision.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Penfolds Chief Winemaker, Peter Gago has long shared a love of Champagne and the art of blending. \u201cThis is Step One of an inviting and compelling journey. Some time back, we announced our intent to make a Champagne. We are now revealing a partnership with our friends at Thi\u00e9not \u2013 one which would not have been imaginable a decade or two ago. To now actually work alongside a Champagne House and ultimately craft Champagnes proudly, which co-bears the globally recognised red stamp of Penfolds, is both wonderful and a first collaboration of its kind for an Australian winery.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_42372\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-42372\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Stanislas-Thienot-Garance-Thienot-Peter-Gago-and-Nicolas-Uriel.jpg\"><img data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Stanislas-Thienot-Garance-Thienot-Peter-Gago-and-Nicolas-Uriel-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Stanislas-Thienot-Garance-Thienot-Peter-Gago-and-Nicolas-Uriel-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Stanislas-Thienot-Garance-Thienot-Peter-Gago-and-Nicolas-Uriel-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Stanislas-Thienot-Garance-Thienot-Peter-Gago-and-Nicolas-Uriel-680x453.jpg 680w, https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Stanislas-Thienot-Garance-Thienot-Peter-Gago-and-Nicolas-Uriel.jpg 800w\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Stanislas-Thienot-Garance-Thienot-Peter-Gago-and-Nicolas-Uriel-1024x683.jpg\" class=\"size-large wp-image-42372 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" alt=\"\"    sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-42372\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-42372\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Stanislas-Thienot-Garance-Thienot-Peter-Gago-and-Nicolas-Uriel-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Stanislas-Thienot-Garance-Thienot-Peter-Gago-and-Nicolas-Uriel-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Stanislas-Thienot-Garance-Thienot-Peter-Gago-and-Nicolas-Uriel-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Stanislas-Thienot-Garance-Thienot-Peter-Gago-and-Nicolas-Uriel-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Stanislas-Thienot-Garance-Thienot-Peter-Gago-and-Nicolas-Uriel-680x453.jpg 680w, https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Stanislas-Thienot-Garance-Thienot-Peter-Gago-and-Nicolas-Uriel.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> Stanislas Thienot, Garance Thienot, Peter Gago and Nicolas Uriel &#8211; photo by Leif Carlsson<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The wines represent the joint efforts of Thi\u00e9not chef de cave Nicolas Uriel who together with Peter shared agreed style and quality ambitions. The three Champagnes are made from grapes sourced from prestigious and highly regarded vineyards in Champagne from the spectacular 2012 vintage.<\/p>\n<p>From the outset, Peter focussed on ensuring Penfolds House Style and blending philosophies aligned with those of Champagne Thi\u00e9not and their winemaking approach. Liqueur d\u2019exp\u00e9dition housed in Yattarna barriques from Australia added greater symbolism and connection.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhilst the singularly expressive and acutely defined siblings, 2012 Blanc de Blancs and 2012 Blanc de Noirs, play their role in this trio\u2019s inaugural release, this first release \u2013 the 2012 Chardonnay Pinot Noir Cuv\u00e9e (available June 2019) &#8211; synergistically creates its own stage, commanding its own space. What is so obvious from the first sip and sniff \u2013 time will be kind to this wine. A revelational journey awaits,\u201d said Peter.<\/p>\n<p>The Blanc de Noirs (Grand Cru) is sourced solely from a significant A\u00ff vineyard, and the Blanc de Blancs (Grand Cru) from a regal single vineyard with vines up to sixty years old. Singular, special.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_42373\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-42373\" style=\"width: 768px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Thienot-Cellar.jpg\"><img data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Thienot-Cellar-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Thienot-Cellar-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Thienot-Cellar-680x907.jpg 680w, https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Thienot-Cellar.jpg 800w\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Thienot-Cellar-768x1024.jpg\" class=\"wp-image-42373 size-large lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" alt=\"\"    sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-42373\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-42373 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Thienot-Cellar-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Thienot-Cellar-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Thienot-Cellar-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Thienot-Cellar-680x907.jpg 680w, https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Thienot-Cellar.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> The Champagne Thienot cellar.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Simon Carter, General Manager, Global Travel, Treasury Wine Estates, said, \u201cAs the category leader for wine in travel retail, we aim to constantly evolve our portfolio to deliver products that are relevant and unique for travellers. The 2012 Champagne Thi\u00e9not x Penfolds Chardonnay Pinot Noir Cuv\u00e9e is a fine example of a truly unique new product from Penfolds and the continuation of the Special Bottlings story in innovation and experimentation targeting travellers in airports around the world.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019re thrilled to be launching this product in Travel Retail and we strongly believe travellers will be captivated by this limited-release product.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>The first of the Champagne releases, 2012 Champagne Thi\u00e9not x Penfolds Chardonnay Pinot Noir Cuv\u00e9e will be available at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/sydney-airport-duty-free\/\">Heinemann Tax &amp; Duty Free Sydney<\/a> from June 2019 at an RRP of $280.00 AUD for an exclusive period of time within duty-free, after which the 2012 Champagne Thi\u00e9not x Penfolds Chardonnay Pinot Noir Cuv\u00e9e will be available in selected airport locations around the world.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The 2012 Champagne Thi\u00e9not x Penfolds Blanc de Blancs (Avize Grand Cru) and 2012 Champagne Thi\u00e9not x Penfolds Blanc de Noirs (A\u00ff Grand Cru) will be released in 2020.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Australian winemaker Penfolds has unveiled a new collaboration with family-owned Champagne House Thi\u00e9not. 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