The Friday Fizz: CHARLES HEIDSIECK Brut Reserve Champagne NV
Founded in 1851 and based in Reims, Charles Heidsieck is one of the smallest of the Champagne grand marques as-well-as one of the very few that…
Founded in 1851 and based in Reims, Charles Heidsieck is one of the smallest of the Champagne grand marques as-well-as one of the very few that…
From a newer Champagne house established by a combination of the various branches of the famous Rothschild family, Barons de Rothschild (BdR)works at the very high…
Located near the village of Venteuil, Champagne J.P. Marniquet is almost a one-man show with Jean Pierre Marniquet (with help from his daughter) handling most of…
Sometimes you stumble on something that just demands your attention. I already knew that I liked Lanson Brut Rosé but this last Wednesday night (12/05/18), I…
J.P. MARNIQUET Located near the village of Venteuil, Champagne J.P. Marniquet is almost a one-man show with Jean Pierre Marniquet (with help from his daughter) handling…
The Person: The late Joseph Henriot (1936-2015), former head of Veuve Clicquot and owner of Henriot in Champagne and Bouchard Pere et Fils in Burgundy. (His…
The Person: Alain Sacy, 16th generation Champagne vigneron (vine-grower) and 2nd generation owner of Champagne Louis de Sacy The Place: The Louis Sacy winery and vineyards in…
The older I get, the more Champagne I drink. Well, Champagne and other sparkling wines. Those others include other French Fizz, Cava, British Bubbles, California sparklers…
IT’s A THING! Until recently, when I thought of British bubbles, I thought of Bollinger and Pol Roger and Lanson which are real-deal French Champagnes that…
In 1990 Joseph Henriot set aside one vat to which to add a portion of outstanding Blanc de Blancs each year, capturing the essence of every…