While many Champagne houses have gone the way of multinational ownership, Billecart remains a family business after more than 200 years. Established in 1818 with the marriage of Nicolas François Billecart and Elisabeth... Read More
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 right 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... Read More
Billecart-Salmon has added the ingenious feature called My Origin on the bottom right of the back label. Just type in the code number and get every detail about this particular bottle, but here's a quick synopsis: Dedicated... Read More
Founded in 1843 by a German emigre, Krug would become one of the Grandes Marques Champagne houses of Reims. It's now owned by LVMH Moët Hennessy – Louis Vuitton, along with giants like Moet, Veuve, and Ruinart,... Read More
The vineyard sites around Aloxe-Corton likely date back to the first Roman Emperors. However, the hill of Corton was elevated to legendary status when Charlemagne owned it later in the 8th century. Legends vary as to Charlemagne's... 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
By local regulations, producers are required to age their vintage Champagne on the lees for a minimum of three years. Hubert Soreau ages for about 100 months (8.3 years). But there's another reason this bubbly is so unique:... Read More
Larmandier-Bernier is a prime example of grower Champagne: Biodynamic protocol, small production, and dedication to quality over marketing. Pierre & Sophie Larmandier farm less than 40 acres in the finest Grand & Premier Cru villages... Read More
Eloquence is 100% Chardonnay grown on Clay and Kimmeridgian Limestone soil, fermented with native yeast in used barriques, and aged in used barrique before bottling. The final wine is a big complex bubbly resembling a Grand Cru... Read More
Perhaps one of the greatest Grande Marques Champagnes, Dom Perignon has been under the Moët banner since 1927, but after 1948, Perignon has functioned as a separate entity. There is never a bad vintage of DP because it's... Read More
Possibly the most famous label in the universe, Veuve is always a welcome addition to any party. There are more expensive and esoteric bubblies, but this a serious crowd-pleaser with a toasty, creamy, rich palate and notes of... Read More
