This November, Champagne co-operative Jacquart launched the new edition of its prestige cuvée - Alpha 2012. The co-operative's member growers draw on fruit from 300ha of vines across 60 villages in the appellation. 2012 is a good quality vintage with a charming combination of ripeness and freshness. While 2012's will undoubtedly age well (and of … Continue reading The new vintage of Champagne Jacquart’s Cuvée Alpha
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Champagne Castelnau
There is a host of under the radar Champagne producers and Castelnau is one of my favourites. I recently had the chance to taste a few of their cuvées and here's what I thought. Things you need to know: Champagne Castelnau is a co-operative, making Champagne on behalf of its grower members. They are known … Continue reading Champagne Castelnau

