{"title":"NO1 Family Estate","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"247\" data-end=\"701\" class=\"\"\u003eNo. 1 Family Estate is New Zealand’s premier grower-producer of méthode traditionnelle sparkling wines — a Marlborough estate dedicated entirely to the art of Champagne-style winemaking. Founded in 1997 by Daniel Le Brun, a 12th-generation Champagne grower from Monthelon, the winery is built on heritage, precision, and a singular commitment: to produce world-class sparkling wines using only the traditional method, in the heart of Marlborough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"703\" data-end=\"1120\" class=\"\"\u003eThe estate draws fruit exclusively from vineyards selected for high natural acidity, low yields, and varietal purity — primarily Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier, echoing the classic Champagne varietal triad. The family’s deep connection to Champagne technique runs through every element of the process — from whole-bunch pressing to secondary fermentation in bottle and extended lees ageing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1122\" data-end=\"1560\" class=\"\"\u003eWinemaking is exacting, traditional, and wholly focused. Each cuvée undergoes slow bottle fermentation and rests on lees for a minimum of 18 months — often much longer — allowing for fine bead, soft autolytic character, and remarkable elegance. Dosage is minimal and balanced, and every wine is disgorged on-site to preserve freshness and integrity. No still wines are produced — sparkling is not a sideline here, it is the raison d’être.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1562\" data-end=\"2009\" class=\"\"\u003eThe wines are refined and luminous. Cuvée No. 1, the flagship, is crisp and lifted — citrus, white flowers, and almond nougat with a long, mineral finish. Assemblé and Rosé expressions bring depth and finesse, while No. 1 Reserve and No. 1 Rosé show extended lees ageing and a richer, toasty complexity. Across the range, there is a signature of poise — sparkling wines crafted with Champagne DNA and Marlborough precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2011\" data-end=\"2151\" class=\"\"\u003eWhat defines No. 1 Family Estate is its unwavering focus — a winery that does one thing, and does it with discipline, detail, and grace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2153\" data-end=\"2306\" class=\"\"\u003eThese are wines that don’t imitate Champagne — they honour its tradition while speaking clearly of Marlborough’s light, clarity, and confident restraint.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0733\/5624\/7267\/collections\/port1_672973f6-a7a7-42db-b8b4-9c9e6b5f7d17.png?v=1746100169","url":"https:\/\/www.winefutures.co.nz\/collections\/no1-family-estate.oembed","provider":"winefutures","version":"1.0","type":"link"}