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Terroir in Champagne: Will Terroirists Kill the Blends?

Caroline Henry
Features
5 min read
The Champenois have long struggled with the notion of terroir. Unlike nearby Burgundy where just about every vineyard has had its terroir defined, in Champagne one will often speak about the generic Champagne terroir: that which makes Champagne’s wines unique. Common elements of this generic terroir are the region’s poor,

NV Champagne Henriot Brut Souverain

Becky Sue Epstein
Wine Reviews
1 min read
This is an impressive Champagne, especially as it’s the entry-level non-vintage for this Champagne House.  Medium-light straw-gold in color. A nice, strong yeast and toasted aroma, almost like Marmite but in a good way (if you can imagine that).  On the palate, more toast, fruit and lemon integrate into a

Everything Sparkles on New Year’s

David White
Features
2 min read
Champagne sales pop every December as party hosts stock up for New Year’s. This isn’t surprising, of course. There’s nothing like popping the cork on a bottle of bubbly when the clock strikes midnight. As the big night approaches, it’s worth learning the differences between sparkling wines to figure out

Champagne Lanson Rose Label Brute Rosé

Becky Sue Epstein
Wine Reviews
1 min read
New in the US this year, Lanson’s brut rosé is an elegant example of a champagne that more than fulfills its promise. Pale salmon in color, with very small bubbles.  The barest hint of rose-petals with light yeast on the nose. A bone dry, beautifully balanced wine. Some raspberry, and