am in Epernay at the Terroirs & Talents de Champagne tasting at the Au Restuarante Theatre.  Okay, so the theme is terrior and the winemakers brought rocks like you see above from their estate and vins clair (still wines) to show how the rocks produce the minerality in the still wine that makes the champagne blend. pours the wine. MORE >>

Headrick has two producers in particular that are true favorites of mine, Damien Laureau in Savennières and Françoise Bedel in Champagne. Here are some notes on my favorites from that evening: (2000) Françoise Bedel Champagne Dis, Vin Secret , about $60. Pinot Meunier does very well in this area and Bedel's wines are mostly Meunier. MORE >>

So after visiting the three champagne festivals, I was lucky enough to get a VIP tour of Champagne G.H. I couldn't resist asking, for even though I am not a poster kind of person the color and vibrance displayed here -- gorgeously dressed people enjoying Mumm Champagne at the opera -- was a happy thought. Champagne News g.h. MORE >>

While i have not had every Franciacorta wine, the ones I have enjoyed from this DOCG appelation have been the equal of Champagne in terms of finesse and elegance. In fact, during one session during a Society of Wine Educator's conference, the audience blind tasted Franciacorta vs. Cru Champagne. Italy News bellavista Franciacorta MORE >>

The hills of Champagne, as in Burgundy, are divided into many individually named vineyards, some containing more than one lieu-dit , or named parcel. Champagne houses, in general, followed a different path. Champagne is a blended wine, mostly. Trips Salon André Clouet Peter Liem Champagne Champagne 2011 Trip MORE >>