Category Archives: Champagne

Caroline’s Champagne – Food & Champagne & where to go to eat out around here

Posted on July 3, 2012 by Caroline

Champagne as a food wine? Hmmm I can see some of you frown and look a little unsure, as indeed Champagne is generally more associated with celebrations than it is regarded a gastronomic beverage. Very few people indeed choose Champagne … Continue reading →

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Biodynamics and the liveliness of RAW wine…

Posted on June 9, 2012 by Caroline

A few weeks ago I was lucky enough to attend both the RAW and REAL natural wine fairs in London. Both fairs had more than 200 exhibitors each and were very well attended by the public, trade and press. For … Continue reading →

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Caroline’s Champagne – is sustainable or organic farming the gateway to the future?

Posted on May 20, 2012 by Caroline

As many of you may know I have been totally fascinated to the point of obsession with vineyards and the terroir in Champagne ever since I moved here. I also have a long time passion for sustainable farming which has … Continue reading →

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Caroline’s Champagne – a reflection on Champagne Terroir and the human role in the expression of this Terroir

Posted on May 6, 2012 by Caroline

I have been pretty occupied by the notion of “terroir” in Champagne lately. It all started off with the 4 independent winegrowers vins clairs and Champagne tastings 3 weeks ago. Terres et Vins de Champagne were de initiators of this … Continue reading →

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Caroline’s Champagne – the single vineyard projects…

Posted on March 2, 2012 by Caroline

A few months ago I moved to Champagne to write more whilst specializing in this wonderful wine:-). As I am discovering my new playing ground I seem to stumble upon so many true gems, unusual wines and fabulous producers which … Continue reading →

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La Cave aux Coquillages – an unusual cellar visit in Fleurie-la-Rivière

Posted on February 17, 2012 by Caroline

About 10 days ago, the WineSleuth – aka Denise Medrano – and I visited La Cave aux Coquillages in the Vallée de la Marne. La Cave aux Coquillages is a project of winemaker Patrice Legrand who had long been interested … Continue reading →

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Champagne Tarlant – the one Champagne I really cannot get enough of :-)

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Caroline

Champagne Tarlant, is a small independent champagne grower in Oeuilly, in the Vallée de la Marne. The Tarlants started growing grapes and making still wine in the 17th century and almost as soon as the technology allowed it Louis Tarlant, … Continue reading →

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My private Piper Heidsieck tasting became a life changing experience in Champagne

Posted on November 5, 2011 by Caroline

As some of you may know I have been travelling for most of the summer looking for the next place to settle and find my place in the (wine) world. Since I passed the certified sommelier exam in February this … Continue reading →

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