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Champagne Harvest 2015 – a morning with Michel Drappier
The sunrise was glorious early this morning en route for Urville, where I arrived just about at the same time as the first grapes of the day. Harvest started with a handful of pickers over the weekend but really got … Continue reading
Champagne harvest 2015 – the sweet Pinot Noir of the Clos des Goisses
This afternoon I spent a few hours with Charles Philipponnat in the Clos des Goisses; without a doubt one of the steepest and most beautiful vineyards of the Champagne region. The harvest started here today and is advancing a lot … Continue reading
Champagne harvest 2015 – portrait of a harvester: Nicolas Pinodel
Nicolas Pinodel, a recently graduated architect student, is experiencing his first harvest in Champagne at Olivier Horiot. When asked why he chose to come and work harvest he explains: “a friend of mine had a contact to work harvest … Continue reading
Champagne Harvest 2015 – taking about the flowers and the bees with Dominique Moreau and Roland Piollot
The catch with live blogging is iPhone battery as I am finding out.. And when you run out, not only is there no live post, but also very few pictures… I visited Dominique Moreau and Roland Piollot, another awesome couple … Continue reading
Champagne Harvest 2015 – an evening at Olivier Horiot.
Last night I arrived at Les Riceys just as Olivier disgorged 2005 Sèves Rosé. Apero time whilst we waited for the press to finish and before loading another one. In the winery Marie is very happy with the quality … Continue reading
Champagne Harvest 2015 – The Clos St Sophie in Montgueux by Emmanuel Lassaigne
The Clos St Sophie is the only Clos in Montgueux and one of only 3 Clos in the Aube. Since 1913 it belongs to the Valton family. Etienne Valton, founder of the Petit Bateau brand, bought it after Marcrl … Continue reading
Champagne harvest 2015 – portrait of a harvester: Myriame Chaperon
Every harvest Champagne attracts more than 20,000 harvesters from all walks of life. It is one of the few regions were the majority of pickers are still watered, fed and put up during harvest. This means that some people return … Continue reading
Champagne Harvest 2015 – Vincent Laval at Cumières
This afternoon I visited Vincent Laval, An iconic organic grower, who started his 2015 harvest campaign with the Chardonnay of Les Chênes. Vincent is very happy with the quality of the year. “The grapes are wonderful, the weather is perfect … Continue reading
Champagne harvest 2015 – Jean-Baptiste Geoffroy in Cumières
Harvest has begun in Champagne and I thought that this year I could trial live blogging. Small articles on the vigneron I visit and their opinion on this years crop posted via the WordPress App for iPhone. I will … Continue reading
Beyond the Bubbles: the Esssence of Champagne
The essence of champagne for me is its strong sense of unity that bridges across the regions diversity. It starts at appellation level; Champagne is the only AOC for the sparkling wine of the region. Unlike other French appellations, there … Continue reading