Artisanal champagnes
When you think of champagne, often it's a few big names that come to mind. Yet there are over a thousand producers of champagne - most of which are passionate creators of smaller, but varied and exciting, releases. These artisanal producers are where we see are seeing many champagne innovations.
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Region: Buxieres-Sur-Arce
Vouette et Sorbee
Vouette et Sorbée Fidèle
Blanc de Noirs Extra Brut
Buxieres-Sur-Arce
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Club Price $147.25 (?)
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Vouette et Sorbee
Vouette et Sorbée Blanc d'Argile
Blanc de Blancs
Buxieres-Sur-Arce
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Club Price $166.25 (?)
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