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Harvest in Champagne, September 2021

I spent yesterday in the vineyards of the north-facing slopes of the Montagne-de-Reims, primarily in Verzenay, but also in Mailly,

September 10, 2021 jamiegoode 851 Views

This is the new release of Taittinger’s prestige cuvée, Comtes de Champagne. Its from Grand Cru sites on the Côte

September 8, 2021 jamiegoode 1601 Views

At the BeWine festival in Kyiv, Ukraine, Peter Liem was one of the headline speakers. He gave a thoughtful presentation

Catch has a deserved reputation as being one of Ukraine’s top restaurants. It’s also one of its most expensive. It’s

The new Grand Vintage ‘Assemblage’ has been released by Champagne Bruo Paillard. It’s the 2012, which was a year of

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The 2012 vintage of Dom Pérignon is released, and for me this is one of the best that I’ve tried.

June 2, 2021June 8, 2021 jamiegoode 815 Views

De Saint Gall is a premium, Chardonnay-focused brand from mega-Champagne cooperative Union Champagne, which has 2000 members. I’ve been impressed

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Champagne Billecart-Salmon Elizabeth Salmon Brut Rosé 2008 France12.5% alcohol. This is 76% Grands Crus and 24% Premiers Crus; 55% Pinot

March 21, 2021 jamiegoode 983 Views

This is the new non-vintage wine from Champagne Bruno Paillard. It’s an Extra Brut (below 6 g/litre dosage), and is

Champagne De Saint Gall Orpale Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru 2008 France12.5% alcohol. De Saint-Gall are a growers cooperative and