2002) Larmandier-Bernier Vieille Vignes de Crama nt Extra Brut Blanc de Blancs , $70, Louis/Dressner Selections. To me, a truly great Champagne. NV Jacques Selosse Champagne VO , about $165, Imported by the Rare Wine Company. I hung out with Peter Liem for a lot of the past two weeks. loved this rosé. Well, yes and no. MORE >>

The good news is that Champagne sales are up around the world. and in 2011, Perrier-Jouet remains the classic among the Champagne houses. As is typical in Champagne, some reserve wine is added to maintain the classic style. This was paired with Perrier-Joet Fleur de Champagne Brut, one of the top selling wines in the USA. MORE >>

The other day I was fortunate enough to meet Emmanuel Lassaigne, son of Jacques, and now the wine maker at Champagne Jacques Lassaigne. This place, known as the Montrachet of Champagne, is an island of Chardonnay in a sea of Pinot Noir. About 10% of the final blend is 2004 and 2002, but from bottles that are disgorged for this blend. MORE >>

No disgorgement date, no review: Antonio Galloni, who reviews Champagnes for The Wine Advocate, announced in issue 186 that if nonvintage Champagne doesn’t come with a disgorgement date, then it will not be reviewed. SPIT: bling champagne. SIPPED: upgrading label info? SIPPED: solitude. Tasting Room ]. The Pour ]. WSJ ]. MORE >>

Money isn't everything when it comes to Champagne. was reminded of this when thinking about two Champagnes that I had recently, one fantastically expensive and the other more modestly priced. am trying to say that you do not have to part with loads of money in order to drink a beautiful bottle of Champagne. But I am not sure. MORE >>