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Henri Krug :the passing of a Champenois visionary

Posted on Thursday, 14 March 2013 by Caroline Henry

TweetLast Thursday, 7 March, Henri Krug lost his battle against cancer in Reims. Often described as a man of the vine and wine, he was the 5th generation winemaker at Champagne Krug. He joined the company in 1962 and took … Continue reading →

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The rise in Champagne of independent winegrowers focusing on a more Burgundian notion of terroir

Posted on Friday, 27 April 2012 by Caroline Henry

TweetLast week 4 different group of independent winegrowers in Champagne held an annual tasting over 3 days showing off theirs Champagnes as well as their vins clairs. “Open” vignerons vins clairs tastings are a relatively new concept started by “Terres … Continue reading →

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Some of my favourite Champagne houses

Posted on Friday, 6 April 2012 by Caroline Henry

TweetChampagne made it’s history as the wine of kings and today it is often thought of as the king of wines. The delicate bubbles seem to envelop us and sparkle up our live every time we drink some, or at … Continue reading →

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