France

All of Michel’s wines are extremely limited in production; we were fortunate enough to receive a little bit of his sparkler. Laser precision, with firm minerality, and a subtle toasted almond finish.

Pristine, classic bubbly Vouvray. Light on its feet, with a mineral focus, but delightfully juicy as well. Champagne method affords rich, textured bubbles. Cyril Robert studied in Champagne before taking over the estate; his experience shows through clear

Clothilde is a producer known primarily for her wonderful Chablis wines, but she really excels in everything she does. She makes beautiful Pinot Noir from nearby Irancy and this great sparkler… whose grapes are from Chablis. Mineral, crisp with beautiful,

Eric is literally the mayor of Ambonnay. He’s a true master blender, and his fanatical attention to detail produces precise, complex wines. He even farms biodynamically, which is rare in Champagne. Golden fruit, fine minerality, and floral complexity evol

Jean-Claude Thévenet really built this domaine with his impeccable vineyard work and delicate winemaking. His 3 sons now work it in the same manner. This wine is made from 25 year old Chardonnay vines – lean, crisp and bone dry, but with fresh floral and

Gamay grown on granite soils always shows great linear expression, and that’s what you’ve got here in a big way (get it? Because it’s a magnum). Beautifully delicate floral and soft red fruit lead to a long, lean, mineral finish. Go ahead, be the rock-sta

Essentially a “Crémant de Savoie”, this gorgeous traditional method sparkler is full of rich lemon zest, minerality, and subtle brioche notes. Made from the native Jacquere grape, which keeps the wine light on it’s feet. Young winemaker Julien Viana took

Domaine Pierre Richard Cremant du Jura Rose Brut

Lorraine used to sell most of it’s grapes to be used in Champagne until AOC rules disallowed that, so perhaps sparkling wine is natural fit here. Well, this one at least, is gorgeous. Fresh and lively Gamay fruit – delicately floral with vibrant mineral.

Marc Hébrart "Mes Favorites" Champagne 1er Cru Vieilles Vignes

Domaine de Montbourgeau - Crémant du Jura