1999 and 1998 in Champagne
When I became a wine nerd overnight in the summer of 1986, I threw myself hungrily over all the literature I could find and devoured…
When I became a wine nerd overnight in the summer of 1986, I threw myself hungrily over all the literature I could find and devoured…
In a northern wine region like Champagne, the vintage varies in quality more than they do in a warmer climate. By mixing different vintages to…
Every Friday TheChampagneSommelier will ask 5 questions about 5 coeur de bouteilles to friends and Champagne lovers from near and far. BIO PHILIPPE JAMESSE Wine specialist,
At the end of the year it is time to sum up the Champagne year. During a normal year I will open between 2,500-3,000 bottles…
Or shall we call it ‘The Richards’ ?! Instead of ‘The Champagne Oscars’ ? On this the last day of a year we want to
If I start with a little information about what a non-vintage champagne really is, we can state that it is almost always the company’s simplest…
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