French Sparkling Wine between $50 and $75

Capitalizing on the recent upswing in attention for grower Champagne, smaller houses that have been overshadowed by the large grands marques are now gaining more recognition. Bernard Rémy is one such producer. Founded in... Read More

40% Chardonnay, 30% Meunier and 30% Pinot Noir

VINEYARD

Vineyard of the Vallée de la Marne : Cuisles et Baslieux sous Chatillon
Soils : limestone and clay (illite)
Vine age : 30 years

VINIFICATION

Blend grapes variety :... Read More

“This is one of the top estates in the Côte des Blancs today.” –Peter Liem, Champagneguide.net

Core vineyards are Le Mesnil-sur-Oger Chardonnay
Also prime holdings in Avize, Oger, Vertus and Villeneuve... Read More

Chiquet is one of the best-known Champagne grower-producers, but make no mistake - the production isn't big, rather the wines are well-known because they're just that *good*, in addition to being one of the first on the... Read More

Located in the Aube, the southern portion of the Champagne region, in the almost comically pretty village of Gyé-sur-Seine, Thomas Barbichon has quietly been turning out tiny quantities of brilliant wine from his own organically... Read More

Coppery-orange color. Expressive aromas of strawberry and very ripe wild strawberries. A full-bodied, structured, vinous palate which stays fresh. Length and character define this champagne.