Posts Tagged ‘Montagne de Reims’
Roederer Estate L’Ermitage Brut 2015
Louis Roederer [Road-ur-ur], a distinguished Champagne producer situated in Reims, France, traces its origins back to 1776 when it began as Dubois Père & Fils. While its early days were marked by still wine production, the focus soon evolved to embrace the art of crafting fine Champagnes. The business underwent a transformation under the stewardship…
Read MoreA Guide to Champagne Terroir
Let us first take a look at the French word of Terroir and define its meaning as there is no actual word it translates into. Synonymous in it’s usage within the wine industry and for many wine professionals, it is the key to what makes a good wine: Terroir: Origination stories; of the Latin ‘terre’…
Read MoreWhat does Grand Cru Mean?
A certain phrase that you like to see on your bottle of wine is ‘Grand Cru’. These magical two words will mean that you are in for the finest end product of the better grapes of the wine region you are about to enjoy the wine of – You’ve got one of the better examples…
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