Françoise Bedel et Fils, NV Brut, Cuvée Dis, “Vin Secret”
The estate of Françoise Bedel has been producing Champagne for three generations in the village of Crouttes-sur-Marne, on the westernmost edge of the Marne Valley. Continue reading →

NV Marc Hébrart, Brut Sélection
We’re excited to finally put a Hébrart Champagne in the club. Continue reading →

Vve. Fourny & Fils, Premier Cru, Grande Réserve
The Champagne house of Veuve Fourny is in its fifth generation, now run by brothers Charles-Henry and Emmanuel Fourny. Continue reading →

Paul Bara, Brut Réserve, Grand Cru
You may recall this producer, who is responsible for one of the most popular Champagnes we’ve ever poured. Continue reading →

Marie-Courtin, Éfflorescence, Extra Brut 2009
This Champagne was a huge hit at our grower Champagne tasting last December, despite the fact that it was one of the most expensive, at $71.50. Continue reading →

Jacques Copinet, Cuvée Marie Etienne Blanc de Blancs 2004
Jacques and Brigette Copinet founded their Champagne estate in 1975 in the tiny village of Montgenost in the Côte de Sézanne. Continue reading →

A. Margaine, Brut Rosé
In our September club write-up I talked about the first visit on my whirlwind one-day tour of four grower-producers in Champagne last summer (beginning at Gaston Chiquet, in Dizy). Continue reading →

Domaine Egly-Ouriet, Brut Tradition Grand Cru
Francis Egly is a serious force in Champagne. Like his father and grandfather before him, he is meticulous and conscientious beyond equal in his vineyards and he is widely considered to be one of the most talented vignerons in the region. Continue reading →

Chartogne-Taillet, Blanc de Blancs  “Heurtebise”
According to grower Champagne importer and ambassador extraordinaire, Terry Theise, Alexandre Chartogne is the most exciting young producer in Champagne. Continue reading →

J. Lassalle, Cuvée Préférence, 1er Cru
The underlying philosophy of Champagne producer J. Lassalle is: Un Esprit, un Style, une Femme, which translates as, “One spirit, one style, one woman.” Continue reading →