2023 was the third year of drought, and some vines and wines were more affected than others, while 2024 was a good year to make sparkling wine....
Read MoreIn Gueux, Jérôme Prévost has built the reputation of La Closerie by betting on Pinot Meunier, despite the inherent challenges of the often-marginal climate. At their best, the wines rank...
Read MoreYear 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 MoreThis level of farming is rare anywhere in Champagne and goes a long way toward explaining Suenen’s ascent among Côte des Blancs’ leading growers....
Read MoreThis report mostly features 2024 wines, plus a few late-release 2023s, some exciting sparkling wines and a handful of rereleases from older vintages....
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....
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