Gaston Chiquet, Blanc de Blancs d’Aÿ, Grand Cru
In July, I had an amazing opportunity to visit four producers in Champagne, thanks to the folks at importer Michael Skurnik and our distributor Cavatappi, who arranged a full schedule that kept my husband and I busily criss-crossing the region all day. Continue reading →

J.L. Vergnon, Brut ‘Résonance,’ 2006
The house of J.L. Vergnon has been in the same family for five generations. Continue reading →

Etienne Chéré, Brut Rosé
We always love to discover new wines and new producers and this one was a fun find. Continue reading →

2003 Jacques Picard, Art de Vigne, Brut
In October, 2011 we featured the 2002 vintage of this stunning wine. Continue reading →

Saint-Chamant, Brut Blanc de Blancs
Saint-Chamant is a small Champagne house located in Epernay. Continue reading →

Michel Turgy, Cuvée Brut Blanc de Blancs Réserve Sélection
The Champagne house of Michel Turgy is located in Le Mesnil sur Oger in the Côte des Blancs. Continue reading →

Franck Pascal, Quintessence 2004
Franck Pascal initially trained as an industrial engineer and he worked for a time as an army scientist before he took over his tiny, four-hectare family estate in 1994. Continue reading →

Dosnon & Lepage, Avirey-Lingey Recolte Noire
Like the Dumont last month, this Champagne comes from the southern Aube region, not far from Chablis, and with that limestone clay soil that imparts exceptional acidity and minerality to the wines. Continue reading →

1998 R. Dumont & Fils, Grand Millesime, Blanc de Noirs
We’ve tasted a lot of grower Champagne around here recently, between our class and our annual December tasting. Continue reading →

2006 A. Margaine, Special Club, Brut
We’ve included a number of “Special Club” bottlings in the past. Continue reading →