Cigars … if they pair perfectly Spirits and their complex character, like whiskey, cognac or even rum, it is however common knowledge that they do not match very well with wines – and even less with the effervescence of champagnes… Therefore, it is much more likely to be offered a Spirit or a sweet wine…
Tag: Terroir
Champagne and Food-pairings
In a gourmet restaurant, it is customary for sommeliers to advise on the choice of wine(s), once the dish(es) selected. Occasionally, they are even food and wine pairing menu suggested. Food-pairing… here is an important and decisive discipline, especially since a bad choice can quickly ruin flavors, aromas and the moment … Conversely, wine can…
Les Mains du Terroir de Champagne – Printemps des champagnes 2019
14 April 2019 – One tasting, one Appellation, 16 personalities rooted in the multiplicity of terroirs of Champagne, 32 hands guiding each day the nature and the wines with respect and love. Under the beautiful sun of the season, the professionals from all over the world had rendez-vous with the unmissable group called Les Mains…
Trait-d-Union – 2016 Tasting
2016 PRINTEMPS DES CHAMPAGNES TASTING Every two years, the winegrowers of Trait-d-union organize a tasting to explain their unique approach. Champagne Larmandier-Bernier, Jacques Selosse, Jacquesson, Egly-Ouriet, Roger Coulon and Jérôme Prévost, all those champagne and terroir artisans grouped together the 18th April under the same roof to present their work and their passion. A unique opportunity for…
Champagne Vocabulary
DO YOU SPEAK CHAMPAGNE ? Disgorgement, malolactic, Blanc de Blancs,… What is that language? Champagne is a very specific wine. It has its own making process called Méthode Champenoise but is has also its own universe: sensations, emotions, flavors, images and of course its own vocabulary. Indeed, in order to describe the diversity of wines, there is a…
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