Nothing says celebration like a rosé Champagne. It makes any day or event even more special just by its pale pink color dancing in the glass. Billecart-Salmon's Brut Rosé has always been a sought-after bubbly... Read More
Billecart-Salmon has added the ingenious feature called My Origin on the bottom of the back label. Just type in the code number and get every detail about this particular bottle, but here's a quick synopsis: Cuvée Sous... Read More
In a world that wants the driest possible bubbly, there is such prejudice against off-dry Champagne. However, it was once the dominant style in the 19th century, and we still love it! Demi-sec is the last stop before Doux Champagne,... Read More
D'Armailhac has a long and fascinating history. The vineyards date back to the 14th century, when they were part of a feudal estate spanning 5,000 acres. In 1660, the d'Armailhacq family took over, and by 1855, Château... Read More
Chateau-Fuisse is made by the Vincent family on a property dating back to 1604, so it's no wonder this classic label has become synonymous with Poully-Fuisse. It's been on store shelves for so long that Chateau Fuisse... Read More
Since everyone loves a tale of redemption, we'll tell you the story of Giscours' sullied history. The winery was born in a Margaux dungeon during the 1300s and functioned well for nearly 700 years until the owners made... Read More
The Bourmault family of Avize (Côte des Blancs) is not a household name for Champagne, but that might be a good thing so we can sell this lovely bottle of wine for less than $50. Hermance is an organic blend of 2/3 Pinot... Read More
Hauvette has a nondescript label offering virtually no information about this obscure Provençal wine. Let's start with the region. Indication Géographique Protégée Alpilles is located within Parc... Read More
What really differentiates the old Grandes Marques Champagne from the tiny producers is their transparency. You can't blame the mega brands for wanting to keep their recipes a secret, including fruit sources, base wines, and... Read More
Moutard Champagne is a small, family brand that most people in America have never had. Nevertheless, the Moutard-Dilligent family has been making wine in the village of Buxeuil since the 17th century. Their specialty is well-aged... Read More
The Maillart family has cultivated grapes since 1753--and possibly as far back as the 1500s. The 40-acre Grand/Premier Cru property in Montagne de Reims is now in its ninth generation. Nicolas's Platine (platinum) is a blend... Read More
Established in 1806 near Reims, this winery is now in the hands of the 8th-generation grower-winemakers Eric & Isabelle Coulon, who produce tiny amounts of distinct wines. Roselie is predominantly saignee (free run), very old-vine... Read More
In 2007, Stéphane Regnault took over his family plots in Le Mesnil-sur-Oger (Côtes des Blancs) and started making close-to-the-heart Champagne on 10 acres of certified organic & biodynamic vineyards. Chromatique is... Read More
