Champagne: Bruno Paillard's Latest Releases

Racy and incisive, occasionally bordering on the austere, this report explores latest releases from Bruno Paillard, the small house directed by Alice Paillard....

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Champagne: Laurent-Perrier's Latest Releases

This report evaluates Laurent-Perrier’s newest releases, alongside five Grand Siècle iterations, including the imminent N°27 and Les Réserves N°20....

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Champagne: Charles Heidsieck’s Latest Releases

Marked by their characteristic toasty patina, the latest releases from Charles Heidsieck—including Champagne Charlie—are examined in this report....

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Champagne: Henri Giraud’s Newest Releases

Known for their barrel-fermented wines, Henri Giraud’s latest releases—and the methodology behind them—are explored in this article....

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Champagne: Krug Deconstructed

This article offers an overview of the current state of the art at Champagne Krug, along with deep examination of its methods....

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Champagne: Aurélien Lurquin Deconstructed

Located in the quiet village of Romery—mistaken for Chamery by some French wine writers—Aurélien Lurquin has emerged as one of the most discussed producers in Champagne today....

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Champagne: New Releases from Cédric Bouchard

This small report focuses on Cédric Bouchard's recent releases of his exemplary 2019 sparkling wines and the brilliant debut of a red still wine....

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France, Champagne: 2010 Dom Pérignon

While the release of Dom Pérignon's 2010 vintage was disrupted by COVID-19, I was able to taste the wine at my office in the United States....

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Champagne: Bollinger's 2015 Grande Année and Grande Année Rosé

The 2015 Champagne vintage enjoys a mixed reputation, but Bollinger’s 2015s have turned out very well due to terroir and agronomic and vinification approaches....

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Burgundy & Champagne: Up From the Cellar 37

This latest installment is especially wide ranging, featuring old still wines from Champagne and perfectly aged white Burgundies, among others....

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