Champagne

Wines from the Champagne region were known before medieval times. Churches owned vineyards and monks produced wine for use in the sacrament of Eucharist. French kings were traditionally anointed in Reims and champagne wine was served as part of coronation festivities. Champagne wines owe their inimitable character to a unique combination of climate and soil composition, otherwise referred to as ‘terroir’. With its northern geographical position at the limits of the vine’s cultural zone, the climate is harsh, softened only by an oceanic influence. The chalky sub-soil naturally provides the vine with constant irrigation. The vines’ position on the slopes provides the best sunlight and the run-off of any excess water. The other originality of this terroir is how the area is divided up, there are no less than 260,000 parcels of land. They can been seen as gardens that the growers tend with incredible care and attention so that they express their individuality.

Benoit Lahaye:

Benoit Lahaye Brut Bouzy Rose
Benoit Lahaye Brut Grand Cru Bouzy

Vve Fourny & Fils:

Vve Founry & Fils Cuvee R
Vve Fourny & Fils Brut Grande Reserve
Vve Fourny & Fils Coteau Champenois
Vve Fourny & Fils Ratafia
Vve Fourny & Fils Sec Douce Vertus half bottles
Vve Fourny & Fils Sec Douce Vertus
Vve Fourny Brut Grande Reserve half bottles
Vve Fourny Premier Cru Blanc de Blancs 2002