Tag: Champagne
Champagne Bollinger demanded by James Bond
007 and Bollinger I may not be James Bond but I do love his choice of Champagne. Champagne Bollinger founded in 1829 has a long and prestigious history. Bollinger is located in the great Grande Cru Champagne Village of Aÿ (Pronouced AH- ee) known for it’s Pinot Noir Vines. Bollinger is […]
What have we been drinking #1 Dom Perignon Rose 2003
Dom Perignon Rose 2003 Dom Perignon tete de cuvee of Moet & Chandon Moet & Chandon established in 1743 with the Moet family active in the region since the 1400’s Vineyard area of about 1200 hectares Status NM Case production 32,000,000 btls/yr Dom Perignon would be itself would be much […]
Wine among friends I
I recently tasted several wines with friends at their house and thought it would be fun to share a few thoughts. First up was the Jean Extra Brut. Jean Veselle’s Champagnes have a habit of sneaking up and surprising you. The wines are well made and offer great quality to […]
Champagne Glossary
Please note this post will grow as needed over time. Bouzy- A commune of the Marne department in northeastern France. The vineyards of Bouzy are rated Grand Cru Brut – The most common style of champagne which allows between 0-15 grams per liter of dosage. Chef de cave- The […]
Visit to France Part I
Several months ago I was offered an amazing opportunity. I was hired to consult on a business trip to France. A business group with an interest in wine would be visiting the Champagne region with press members and VIP clients. I was asked to go along and share some insights […]