Martin Fontaine is one of the tiny-production, parcel-driven Champagnes at the heart of Ruppert-Leroy's work in Essoyes.
Like the rest of the domaine, the vineyard is farmed organically and biodynamically, while the cellar work is deliberately minimal. Fermentations occur naturally, élevage is carried out patiently and the finished Champagne is released without dosage, allowing the fruit and soils of the Côte des Bar to speak as clearly as possible.
The 2022 has the combination that makes Ruppert-Leroy so compelling: ripe, expressive fruit from a warm vintage, but with tension, savoury detail and distinctive mineral energy. A Champagne that feels much closer to a great terroir-driven still wine with bubbles than to a conventional house style.
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Appellance is a small, independent wine merchant based in Sydney, built around a simple idea: finding and sharing genuinely great wines from passionate producers around the world.
We focus on wines with soul. Wines made by real people who care deeply about what they do. Many of the bottles you'll find here are produced in small quantities, difficult to find, and chosen because we truly believe they're worth drinking.
Founded by Pedro Vicente, Appellance grew from a lifelong passion for food, wine, and hospitality. After years working as a chef and travelling through wine regions, meeting growers and tasting wines at their source, it became clear that some of the most exciting wines never make it onto the shelves of large retailers.
That's where we come in.
We spend our time searching for hidden gems, great value discoveries, and special bottles from Australia and beyond, making them easy for you to access and enjoy.
Every wine is personally selected, carefully stored in temperature-controlled conditions, and delivered with genuine care.
Most importantly, we're a small business that loves wine and loves helping people discover it. If you ever need a recommendation or are searching for something special, we're always happy to help.
Welcome to Appellance.
We ship throughout Australia from Sydney. Delivery times vary by location and will be confirmed at checkout.
Sydney Local Delivery
We offer free local delivery within 25 km of our Chatswood warehouse in Sydney, with no minimum spend.
For local deliveries, we aim to deliver as soon as the next day. Delivery times may vary depending on seasonality and order volumes.
For deliveries outside our local Sydney delivery zone, enjoy free shipping on all orders over $200.
For orders below $200, flat-rate shipping applies based on your delivery location:
Signature on delivery is required for all alcohol shipments to verify age. If no one is available to sign, the courier will leave a card for collection or re-delivery.
We take responsibility for your order and will do our best to ensure it arrives safely. Please note that couriers can sometimes cause delays or breakages outside of our direct control. If this happens, please contact us and we will work to make it right.
We take great care in packing and storing our wines. If your order arrives damaged or faulty, please contact us within 48 hours of delivery and we will arrange a replacement or refund where appropriate. Due to the nature of wine, we are unable to accept returns for change of mind.
Mixed case discounts apply when you purchase multiple bottles:
Discount applied at checkout. This offer applies to wine and cider only; spirits are excluded.
Planning an event? We can help curate the wines for your occasion. By contacting us at hello@appellance.com we will work closely with you to tailor a selection that suits your event, preferences, and budget. All event wine orders include complimentary delivery.
Appellance (ABN 65136770750) supports the responsible service of alcohol. It is against the law to sell or supply alcohol to, or obtain alcohol on behalf of, a person under the age of 18 years. NSW Liquor Act 2007. Liquor Licence No. LIQP770018441.
Liquor must not be supplied to persons under 18.
Appellance acknowledges the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation as the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we operate in Sydney and pays our respects to Elders past, present and emerging.
We recognise their continuing connection to land, waters and community.
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