Wedding Champagne 6-14-2023

Last week we argued Champagne was a poor choice for a wedding reception. Too many people, too high prices, too much cacophony to appreciate expensive French bubbles. Continue reading “Wedding Champagne 6-14-2023”

Champagne’s rise 2-8-2023

The land was sheep country, too far north for grapes. The local wine was mediocre, pawned off to roughhewn wool buyers or consumed by locals as vin de table. Continue reading “Champagne’s rise 2-8-2023”

Champagne boom 10-19-2022

As the leaves don new colors and the great harvest feasts and festivals approach, the demand for bubbly continues to increase. A soaring trend. Continue reading “Champagne boom 10-19-2022”

Moët & Chandon Impérial Champagne Brut NV

Straw gold-light copper color; green apple, citrus, bread-brioche on the nose; peach, apple, pear, lemon-lime, white melon, dollop of honey on the palate. Continue reading “Moët & Chandon Impérial Champagne Brut NV”

Champagne Palmer & Co. Rosé Réserve NV

Lovely, bright rose-pink color; red berries, strawberry, flowers, bread, cut grass on the nose; vivid red fruit, red berries on the palate.
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Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin Brut Champagne Yellow Label NV

Pale straw yellow color; citrus, lemon on the nose; sharp citrus, pear, green apple, bread on the palate.
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Champagne Palmer & Co. Brut Réserve NV

Lemon-yellow color with hint of green; lemon, citrus, pear, bread on the nose; lime, pear, spice, lemon, citrus, yellow apple, brioche on the palate. Continue reading “Champagne Palmer & Co. Brut Réserve NV”