Mona Elyafi
In Champagne, a Quiet Soul Speaks Through the Vines
In Champagne, a Quiet Soul Speaks Through the Vines: Franck Pascal, the Sixth-Sensed Vigneron Crafting Champagne from Soul and Soil I first met Franck Pascal in 2024 at Bulles Bio during Le Printemps des Champagnes and was immediately enchanted — not only by his expressive, soulful wines, but also by the man behind them. Thoughtful,…
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Aurélien Laherte: The Architect Shaping a New Era for Champagne
Aurélien Laherte: The Architect Shaping a New Era for Champagne by Not Following Trends but Setting New Standards. For any Champagne connoisseur, the name Laherte Frères instinctively evokes images of exceptional, terroir-driven Champagnes. And at the heart of this renowned family-owned Champagne house, one name immediately springs to mind: Aurélien Laherte – a single cult…
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David Léclapart: A Revolutionary Force Behind Champagne’s Evolution
Tucked away in the charming village of Trépail, Southeast of the Montagne de Reims, Champagne Léclapart is driving a quiet revolution in the universe of Champagne. This small, family-owned estate is where David Léclapart earned his cult status among champagne enthusiasts and purists alike, crafting some of the most remarkable biodynamic bottles of the appellation.…
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The Grower Champagne Transforming The Narrative Of One Of The Most Historic And Rebellious Champagne Region
Meet Thomas Barbichon … The Grower Champagne Transforming The Narrative Of One Of The Most Historic And Rebellious Champagne Regions: The Aube No region in Champagne has enjoyed more galvanic attention than the Aube in recent years. Quite an ironic turn of events for this Southernmost outpost of Champagne which, at the onset of the…
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The Inescabable New Rendez-vous Of Anne Malassagne: ‘Éxperience Champagne’
A Unique & Exclusive Invitation to Experience Champagne in a Different Way! For three decades running the family-owned Champagne House AR Lenoble, Anne Malassagne succeeded in carving out a name for herself, ultimately transforming a small family house on the verge of collapse into a renown and venerated Champagne brand around the world. Last year,…
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Uncorking A Hidden Gem Of Champagne: Meet Clémence & Anthony Toullec
The Bubble Makers Behind Champagne A&C Toullec April in Champagne has intrinsically become associated with one event: Le Printemps des Champagnes. In operation since 2009, Le Printemps des Champagnes has progressively morphed over the years into an inescapable annual rendezvous for sommeliers, cellar masters, champagne professionals, restauranteurs, journalists, and bloggers alike. And what exactly is…
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TRULY, MADLY, DEEPLY MEUNIER Cédric Moussé turns the Underdog Grape Into Champagne’s New Superstar
The grower Champagne movement that has built an exciting and invigorating buzz around the world over the past few decades owes its prestigious fame to a handful of bold, passionate, and pioneering vignerons (winemakers) who fearlessly broke Champagne’s deeply entrenched age-old traditions. With their unconventional experimental approach to winemaking, they have not only injected a…
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Champagne Maxime-Blin On Capturing The Essence Of Trigny In Every Bottle
And Thrusting The Massif De Saint-thierry Into The Limelight … In The “Blin” Of An Eye! For a region rich in nature and in history, there’s not nearly enough attention given to the Massif de Saint-Thierry. Located in the northernmost part of Champagne, the Massif de Saint-Thierry boasts magnificent forests and vineyards that together form…
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All Eyes On Ludovic Du Plessis – A Champagne With A Conscience
As He Puts More Skin In The Sustainability Game With Telmont – A Champagne With A Conscience. Certified’ably … Made In Nature! Parisian-born Ludovic du Plessis has spent more than two decades building an impressive career in the world of luxury wines and spirits, with notable tenures on his resume featuring Dom Pérignon, Moët &…
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