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: Côte des Blancs
We tasted: Larmandier-Bernier “Les Chemins d’Avize” 2011 & 2012
The champagne journey for this small grower, Larmandier-Bernier, began in 1971 after the marriage between Philippe Larmandier and Elisabeth Bernier. The house, located in Vertus, is today managed by Pierre…
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: 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…
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