Year after year, the Côte des Blancs stands out as an exceptional source of Blanc de Blancs for both quality and consistency, though a random selection would hardly tell the...
Read MoreThe 2024 Burgundy vintage was brutally tough—wet, cool and plagued by mildew—with tiny yields in Pinot Noir in particular. Chardonnay performed better, especially in top appellations, yielding crisp, vibrant yet...
Read MoreThis article surveys the agronomic and enological evolutions that have reshaped the region and how they are manifested in the glass: vivid fruit, seamless structures and strong vineyard identities. It...
Read MoreAn address for vintage Champagnes made in a deftly reductive style, Deutz’s most interesting cuvées—and the methods behind them—anchor this report....
Read MoreRacy and incisive, occasionally bordering on the austere, this report explores latest releases from Bruno Paillard, the small house directed by Alice Paillard....
Read MoreThis report evaluates Laurent-Perrier’s newest releases, alongside five Grand Siècle iterations, including the imminent N°27 and Les Réserves N°20....
Read MoreRuinart’s contemporary success owes much to Frédéric Panaïotis. Signed with a gently reductive house signature, this report examines their latest work....
Read MoreMarked by their characteristic toasty patina, the latest releases from Charles Heidsieck—including Champagne Charlie—are examined in this report....
Read MoreKnown for their barrel-fermented wines, Henri Giraud’s latest releases—and the methodology behind them—are explored in this article....
Read MoreA dive into Clos des Goisses across 10 vintages, alongside an overview of Philipponnat’s newest releases and the methods behind them....
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