NV Champagne Dosnon Extra Brut Recolte BrutFermenting entirely in former Puligny Montrachet barrels, the champagnes might as well be Chablis with bubbles for all their mineral packed goodness. Dosages are very low (if at all) and the wines benefit from the restraint. None of these wines are fined or filtered. The Cte des Bar is located in the southernmost area of Champagne in the Pays dAube. Politically and geologically this subzone is as far as you can get from Reims and pernay. Here the

the grapes for the Marc Brédif Vouvray enjoy Northern/Southern exposure

What began as a casual conversation over dinner evolved into the next chapter for Elyse Winery

where the Palmaz Vineyards and family reside today

they would no longer exist

Two chateaux dominated the landscape in the middle ages: Fort Haut and Fort Bas

Las Lilas’ winemaker

vine-covered hills of Serdiana

and works with a local photographer to document the year-round effort of life in the vineyards

which impart subtle spice and vanilla notes

It's a challenge

Eight generations have passed since Nicholas CHIQUET planted his first vine in 1746s

thanks to much hard work