Champagne Forget-Brimont: Vintage 2016 2016
Taut acidity, noticeable minerality, surprisingly youthful despite its age, structural depth from extended lees aging.
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Vendanges 2026: The Earliest Champagne Harvest in History
In 2026, Champagne harvested earlier than ever before, with the first cut on August 6. What the Comité Champagne, Delamotte, and other houses have documented about it.
Champagne Forget-Brimont: Vintage 2013
Soft, creamy texture that doesn't crowd out the citrusy freshness, but complements it. Precise, creamy, and taut in character.
Champagne Market Recovers: What's Really Behind the Comeback?
After years of decline, the champagne market is showing the first signs of recovery. I take a closer look at what this means for us as enthusiasts.
Buying Rosé Champagne: What I Really Pay Attention to as an Enthusiast
How to choose Rosé Champagne correctly: why clear bottles are a warning sign and how I go about buying it. An honest guide from the enthusiast.
Vaucelle: Le Suchot
Fruity and direct with a pleasant bitterness on the finish, aromas of early-ripe plum and a hint of yeast in the background. Not a heavy Rosé, but with character