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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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Kristaps Karklins •

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Champagne: Two Decades of Dom Ruinart

Ruinart’s contemporary success owes much to Frédéric Panaïotis. Signed with a gently reductive house signature, this report examines their latest work....

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Kristaps Karklins •

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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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Kristaps Karklins •

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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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Kristaps Karklins •

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Champagne: Philipponnat’s Clos des Goisses

A dive into Clos des Goisses across 10 vintages, alongside an overview of Philipponnat’s newest releases and the methods behind them....

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Kristaps Karklins •

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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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Kristaps Karklins •

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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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Kristaps Karklins •

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Bordeaux En Primeur 2024: Ripeness Is All

While the 2024 vintage underscores the tenacity and skill of the region’s best producers, this is clearly Bordeaux’s weakest vintage of the last decade. Though a handful of producers have,...

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William Kelley •

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Bordeaux: The 2022 Vintage in Bottle

We are delighted to report that the 2022 vintage has turned out brilliantly in bottle. With comparatively few exceptions, the best 2022s’ compelling marriage of ripeness and aromatic freshness, power...

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William Kelley •

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Burgundy: The Côte d’Or’s 2023 and 2022 Vintages

If one characteristic defines the 2023 vintage in Burgundy, it’s abundance. For Pinot Noir, this was a year of abundant yields; for Chardonnay, 2023 is a year of abundant flesh...

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William Kelley •

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