We tasted: De Saint-Gall L’Expressif
When talking about wine cooperatives in Champagne, alongside Nicolas Feuillatte and Esterlin, two famous cooperatives that we already tasted, we should also add de Saint-Gall in that list. Founded in…
Tag: Extra Brut
We tasted: Fleury 2004
It’s now time to write about a champagne house that is neither situated in Côte des Blancs, nor Montagne de Reims or Vallée de la Marne. This house is located…
We tasted: Jacquesson Champ Caïn 2008
With a large, intense and surprising history, the champagne house Jacquesson is producing outstanding cuvées based on special environmental sustainable techniques. The story of the house started in 1798 in…
We tasted: Gosset Celebris 1998
We already know that Ruinart is the oldest champagne house, but which one is the oldest house in Champagne? I know the question may be tricky at first glance, but…
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…
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: Egly-Ouriet V.P.
When asked about a list of the best growers (récoltant-manipulant RM) in Champagne, without any doubts, we should think at maison Egly-Ouriet. The actual owner, Francis Egly, is the fourth…
