Tag Archives: Caroline’s Champagne

Avant les bulles – an organic story of vins clairs

Posted on March 31, 2014 by Caroline

Author’s note before you read this article – Amanda Reagan accused me of plagiarism because my original title was Before the bubbles – an organic story of vins clairs tastings. She has written an article in 2010 which was called … Continue reading →

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Caroline’s Champagne – vins clairs, terroir & savoir faire

Posted on February 24, 2013 by Caroline

This last month I have been very lucky to have been invited to taste vins clairs (in plural!) in lots of different places. The term “vin clair” literally means clear wine – it dates from the time that the wine … Continue reading →

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Caroline’s Champagne – the celebration of St Vincent

Posted on January 25, 2013 by Caroline

January 22nd is the name day of St Vincent – patron saint of the winegrowers in France as in some areas of Spain and Italy. In Champagne it is an important day as most of the 319 villages celebrate the … Continue reading →

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Caroline’s Champagne – more terroir, organic winegrowing and natural winemaking

Posted on November 26, 2012 by Caroline

The first thing I read this morning was “The latest stimulant to drag me out of natural wine commentary retirement was the ‘debate’ during the European Wine Blogger’s Conference in Turkey. Turns out this wasn’t a debate as much as … Continue reading →

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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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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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