Tasting the legendary wines from Domaine Francois Raveneau in Chablis is a rare event since the wines are almost impossible to find. And tasting them with some age and oysters hardly ever happens outside of Chablis and the Hamptons. With a lasting, layered finish, this wine got the evening off to an excellent start. MORE >>

Antonio Galloni will assume those duties and add the Cote d’Or and Chablis to his bailiwick that already includes all of Italy and Champagne. SIPPED: baton passing. Robert Parker has announced editorial changes at the Wine Advocate, including the fact that he will no longer be reviewing the wines of California. SPIT: recession. MORE >>

Typical seafood wines like Muscadet or Chablis just seem wrong. Blanc de Blancs Champagne? In March and April, and then again in November and December the fishmonger at my local farmer's market has herring. For years I stared at the tan and silvery fillets without buying. Then I got into pickling. Repeat. The Swedes pair with Akvavit. MORE >>

Laherte Frères Champagne Brut Tradition , $39, Imported by Selection Pas Mal. Jacques Lassaigne Champagne Les Vignes de Montgueux Blanc de Blancs , $45, Jenny & François Selections. Diebolt-Vallois Champagne Brut Ros é , $60, Imported by Petit Pois Corp. The best bottle of Poulsard that I've had. in NYC. Kind of amazing. MORE >>

NV (based on 2007) Diebolt-Vallois Champagne Brut Blanc de Blancs, $48, Imported by Petit Pois Corp. 2006 Domaine Oudin Chablis Les Serres, $22, Jenny & François Selections. 2007 Domaine William Fèvre Chablis 1er Cru Fourchaume Vignoble de Vaulorent. Can you get geared up for a laundry list post? Yes, I do. MORE >>