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Champagne Harvest 2015 – talking biodynamics with Jean-Baptiste Lecaillon and Johann Merle of champagne Roederer
On Thursday I had lunch with Jean-Baptiste Lecaillion and Johann Merle at the Roederer press center at Aÿ. As always we exchanged a lot on biodynamic and organic farming and how it helped Roederer this growing season. “This year we … Continue reading
Champagne Harvest 2015 – portrait of 2 harvesters: Daniel and Carl
On Wesnesday I spoke to Daniel and Carl who were picking Pinot Noir in la Bien Aimée for Jérôme Bourgeois. Daniel and Carl met Jérôme when he worked with them in Niort. Carl elaborate: “we took Jérôme under our wing when … Continue reading
Champagne harvest 2015 – tasting juice from Vitry at Champagne Legras et Haas
Last night we visited Jérôme Legras, one of the 3 brothers at Legras et Haas. Legras et Haas press 35 hectares during the harvest: 23 hectares from Chouilly – of which 18 hectares are family owned and 12 hectares from … Continue reading
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Champagne Harvest 2015 – Mineral in the making at Pascal Agrapart
This morning I visited the Côtes des Blancs for the first time this harvest. There has been a lot of talk of oidium problems however the grapes looked gorgeous at Pascdl Agrapart. “I am really happy, we are receiving ripe, … Continue reading
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Champagne Harvest 2015- beautiful biodynamic grapes at Bourgeois Diaz and Françoise Bedel
Yesterday I sPent the day in Croutes sur Marne, the last village of the Vallée de la Marne when driving to Paris. It is a rare village with 2 biodynamic producers – seeing there only are 25 certified … 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