“Sophisticated and elegantly harmonious, Doyard’s wines number among the finest in the Côte des Blancs, demonstrating a remarkable personality and individuality. While they feel in keeping with the sensibilities of contemporary natural viticulture in their vitality and vinosity, there is …

1677(ish) to 2020 - An Abbreviated History of Champagne Doyard History runs deep with the Doyard family with records of viticulture going all the way back to at least 1677. Yannick Doyard, the driving force that has led this Domaine to …

Just after World War I, many small growers decided to begin their own companies, bottling their own Champagnes. Victoire Garnier, “Mardouillate” and Berthe Heucq, “Fleurysienne”, were two such women. This is the story of two families, from the right and …

“I was quite taken with the Vesselle Champagnes…Vesselle is based in Bouzy, right in the center of prime Pinot Noir country, where the wines are naturally ample and generous. Rich and vinous, the Vesselle Champagnes deliver considerable intensity and personality.” —Antonio …

Region: Montagne de Reims Premier cru sites in Jouy-les-Reims, Pargny-lès-Reims, Villedommange and Coulommes-la-Montagne, Total vineyard holdings: 15 hectares Annual production: 10,000 cases Vines: 30% pinot noir, 40% pinot meunier, 30% chardonnay L. Aubry Fils (JOUY-LES-REIMS) Philippe Aubry works with his brother Pierre and brother-in-law Noël Poret …

Region: Vallée de la Marne Premier cru sites in Mareuil-sur-Aÿ, Mutigny and Bisseuil Grand cru sites in Aÿ Total vineyard holdings: 25 hectares Annual production: 15,000 cases Vines: 25% chardonnay, 5% pinot meunier, 70% pinot noir Henri Goutorbe (Aÿ) “Aÿ was really well known in the region …

“No winemaker in Champagne is more precise or meticulous, from vineyard to cellar.” -Willaim Kelley, Wine Advocate "Make no mistake about it, [Egly-Ouriet] is at the very top of the pecking order in Champagne today.” -Antonio Galloni, Vinous Media   Francis Egly is the fourth …

“Christophe Constant has put a highly personal stamp on this domaine, creating wines of intense expression and vivid personality. His champagnes are always racy and tense, characterized by their prominent malic acidities, yet they're rarely aggressive, achieving a carefully judged …

[su_quote cite="Peter Liem"]Vilmart & Cie. is not only one of the greatest grower-estates in Champagne, but one of the finest champagne producers of any type in the region.[/su_quote] Founded by Désiré Vilmart in 1890, the Vilmart et Cie Estate has produced …

  [caption id="attachment_339525" align="alignleft" width="335"] (Planning ahead is a must!)[/caption] The major holidays that make a meal the centerpiece and reason for celebration are our favorites. While this years’ holidays are likely going to look different at all of our houses next …