2010 José Dhondt, Brut Blanc des Blancs, “Mes Vieilles Vignes” Grand Cru, $81
The Dhondt family has six hectares of vineyards spread across several parcels in the Côte des Blancs, planted to Chardonnay, and in the southern Côte de Sézanne, where they grow the Pinot Noir that goes into their Rosé. Continue reading
Category Archives: Grower Champagne Club
Grower Champagne Club – January 2019
Vilmart & Cie, Grand Cellier, Brut 1er Cru, $85
Vilmart & Cie is based in the village of Rilly-la-Montagne, in the Montagne de Reims region. Continue reading
Grower Champagne Club – December 2018
Champagne Duménil, Amour de Cuvée, $71.50
Champagne Duménil was founded in 1874 by Emile-Paul Duménil who, in addition to tending his vineyards, owned a small grocery and café in the village of Chigny-Les-Roses in the Montagne de Reims. Continue reading
Grower Champagne Club – November 2018
Champagne Waris-Larmandier, Particules Crayeuses, Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs, $77
If the name Larmandier sounds familier, it is because there are a number of members of that family making Champagne today. Continue reading
Grower Champagne Club – October 2018
Champagne Lallier, Grand Cru Millésime, 2008, $69
Champagne Lallier was founded in 1906 by René Lallier in the Grand Cru village of Äy, in the Côte des Blancs. Continue reading
Grower Champagne Club – September 2018
Champagne Moutard Père et Fils, Brut Milleseme, 1996, $91.50
Moutard is located in the southern Côte des Bar region of Champagne, where their history dates back to the mid 17th century. Continue reading
Grower Champagne Club – August 2018
Jean Lallement & Fils, Verzenay Grand Cru, Brut, $58
We’re not sure how we’ve let this producer fly under our radar for so long, but we’re excited to get to know their wines now and, more importantly, to share them with you. Continue reading
Grower Champagne Club – July 2018
Paul Bara, Brut Réserve Grand Cru, NV, $75
We’ve included several Champagnes from Paul Bara over the years. Continue reading
Grower Champagne Club – June 2018
Champagne José Michel et Fils, Special Club, 2012, $69
José Michel comes from one of the oldest winegrowing families in the village of Moussy, just south of Epernay. Continue reading
Grower Champagne Club – May 2018
Francis Boulard et Fille, Brut Nature, Blanc des Blancs, $68
Francis Boulard worked for several decades with his brother and sister at their family estate, Raymond Boulard, in the Montagne de Reims. Continue reading
