2002 Jacques Picard, Art de Vigne, Brut
During World War I Berru, a small village in the upper corner of the Montagne de Reims, found itself at the front line, and by the end of the war most of its vineyards were entirely destroyed. Continue reading →

NV Le Brun Serveney, Brut Selection Grand Cru
Avize is a small commune of less than 2000 people in the heart of Champagne’s Côte des Blancs region. Continue reading →

Guy Larmandier, Cramant Grand Cru, Blanc de Blancs
If you’re thinking all this grower Champagne stuff is getting a little too simple and straightforward, here’s something to wrap your head around: The Champagne house of Larmandier Pere et Fils was established in 1899. Continue reading →

2004 Domaine José Michel et Fils, Special Club
Domaine José Michel is one of the oldest winegrowing families in the town of Moussy, just south of Epernay. Continue reading →

NV Domaine Bruno Gobillard, Brut
The Gobillard family has been growing grapes in the region around Epernay since the 1700s, but it wasn’t until 1858 that they bottled their first Champagne under their own name. Continue reading →

Egly-Ouriet, Brut Premier Cru “Les Vignes de Vrigny” NV
When it comes to grower Champagne, Egly-Ouriet is more than a bit of a standout. Continue reading →

2006 Laherte Frères, Extra-Brut, Les Vignes d’Autrefois
The Champagne house of Laherte Frères is truly a family affair. Continue reading →

NV Camille Savès, Carte Blanche
Camille Savès dates back to 1894, when Eugène Savès began bottling Champagne in the Grand Cru village of Bouzy, in the Montagne de Reims region. Continue reading →

NV Bérêche et Fils, Reflet d’Antan, Brut
“Reflections of Long Ago” (reflet d’antan). Continue reading →

2004 A. Margaine, Special Club
Margaine is a tiny estate of only about six hectares, located in the town of Villers-Marmery, at the far-eastern end of the Montagne de Reims. Continue reading →