Club — The Emperor Edition

This month we look at the theme of Bio-dynamics and showcase two producers that are producing great wines and incorporate Bio-dynamics as a holistic method of viticulture. We love the wines being produced by the dynamic husband and wife team at Larmandier-Bernier in Vertus and a similarly energetic duo in the lesser known region of Connigis (in the Marne Valley) of a relatively new producer called Chevreux-Bournazel creating a 100% Pinot Meunier. The results are excellent. Watch this episode to see the review on these wines.

In this episode our Club Manager Kyri makes his debut and comes from behind the production department and in front of the camera. He chose two intriguing wines from Christophe Mignon ‘Pur Meunier’ Brut Nature, based in Festigny and a gorgeous magenta pink Rosé Champagne from the young talented producer at Laherte Freres called Rosé de Meunier made Extra Brut from the region of Chavot, close to Epernay. Watch this episode to see the review on these wines.

In this Edition we delve into the influence of the wine vessel, notably concrete eggs and terracotta amphora. Concrete vats have been used by large commercial vineyards producing still wines since the 1960's but this appealing egg shape is quite new, particularly in the Champagne region. It is said that Michel Chapoutier in collaboration with French Producer Noblet, have been making concrete vats since the 1920s, birthed this new vessel and its gaining popularity amongst champenois. But why? Find out in this Episode.