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 →

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 →