We tasted: A·R Lenoble “Gentilhomme” 2009
When asked about the most prestigious independent Champagne house, A·R Lenoble should be on the short list. Founded in 1920, A·R Lenoble is one of the very rare houses in…
Tag: blanc de blancs
We tasted: Philippe Glavier “Génésis”
Our champagne journey continues with a stop in the Grand Cru village of Cramant, Côte des Blancs, at a small but promising house, admirably run by the lovely couple, Philippe…
We tasted: Comtes de Champagne 1994
Taittinger became a famous champagne house only after 1960, when Claude Taittinger, the second son of Pierre Taittinger became director of the house. Until 2005, when the house was sold…
We tasted: Michel Gonet BdB 2005
The history starts back in 1802, when Charles Gonet creates his own champagne house. For many years, the house is going to grow under the name “Gonet and Sons”. More…
We tasted: Esterlin Éclat Blanc de Blancs
Based since 1948 on the alliance of three families, Fransoret, Dehu and Cadestin, from Mancy, village of the Coteaux Sud of Epernay, close to the Côte des Blancs, this champagne…
We tasted: Simon-Selosse
A haiku poem for a fine and noble cuvée — Simon-Selosse “Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Avize”. This happened during the typhoon Hagibis, when we found ourselves blocked in a…
We visited: Alfred Gratien
We have meticulously planned our first trip to Champagne region. You can find plenty of useful information on Rue de Vignerons where you can also book your champagne and wine…
