Faust is from Vandières, a small town in the little known Seine-et-Marne, south-west (about 15 miles) from the city of Epernay, and quite close to Paris. These are long-time organic... read more →
From the village of Ludes, 20 minutes south of Reims, there’s not much known about this winemaker who makes a mere 5,000 to 13,000 bottles each year. It seems most... read more →
I’m a sucker for pink bubbles. I know, how girly is that? But the truth is, the pink stuff even floats in the brozé crowd (for those who haven’t heard,... read more →
Marc Augustin goes beyond biodynamics into heavy mystical aromatherapy, energy-centric viticulture. His bent to the spiritual carries over into the cellar. This “fire” cuvée, 301, is a blanc de noir,... read more →
Really caught my eye, mostly because of the pure balance of this; the grapes just seemed to sing with one another, and then there was a depth that just made... read more →
This is the celebrated collaboration between the biodynamic minds of Benoit Marguet, Benoit Lahaye, Vincent Laval, and David Leclapart. This vintage, the chardonnay is from Leclapart (Trepail), the pinot meunier... read more →
Need a deep and complex champagne with the clout of Selosse? Try this collaboration between the biodynamic minds of Benoit Marguet, Benoit Lahaye, Vincent Laval, and David Leclapart. Chardonnay from... read more →
From the village of Ludes, 20 minutes south of Reims, another beaut from a man we know little about. Classic, delicious and has depth with its odd blend of acid... read more →
Why does my favorite one from Mouzon-Leroux have to be so hard to find? It is fermented in barrel, goes through malo, and it is so complex that the dosage... read more →
Quentin made his mark by making wine in Burgundy, not far from the Champagne border. Notably his sparkling wines were gorgeous. Obviously he had bubbles in his veins as he... read more →