Champagne Diamonds
The Champagne diamonds sparkled brilliantly (the smiling faces and in the glass) at the intimate gathering organized by @bosiechampagne for the launch of the online version of @tyson_stelzer champagne guide held at @residence.eisenhower in #Reims in #champagne It was an unforgettable experience tasting #champagnehouses and #growerchampagne chatting with the producers and cellar masters about anything and everything. Check out @delectabulles post on the event (and a big thanks for the invite) the history of the Eisenhower residence and her highlights of #womeninwine #bubblybadasses 🥂🥂 Check out my reel on the event Champagne Diamonds
Les Fa’Bulleueses
Lifting each other up as #womeninwine in #champagne Les Fa’Bulleuses @fabulleusesdechampagne is a unique group of seven women from different backgrounds, experiences and stories sharing their passion for Champagne and supporting each others champagnes and fellowship. The members are @champagne_helene_beaugrand @champagne_maxime_blin @champagnedesousa @champagnebailletteprudhomme @champagnelouisebrison @domainemea @champagnerochetbocart1 A strong supporter of this group @delectabulles thanks to her for introducing me to this wonderful group of #womensupportingwomen Check out my reel on the event #printempsdeschampagnes Les Fa’Bulleueses
Les Artisans des Champagne
Les Artisans du Champagne are united in their craft, their passion and enthusiasm for creating artisanal champagne while respecting what nature provides as a reflection of each of their individual personalities. @domainelescrayeres is a beautiful setting to showcase their artistic talents, vins clair and champagnes to the wine passionate 🥂come and meet some of the artists and their cuvées 🥂🥂#champagnemoments Many thanks to the winemakers and organizers for this special event #printempsdeschampagnes @domainelescrayeres @domainechristophemignon @jmseleque @champagne.hebrart @champagnevilmart @champagnesavart @champagnepierregerbais @gonetmedeville @frereshure @nicolasmaillart Champagne Pierre Péters Check out my reel on the event: Les Artisans – Printemps 2023
Champagne Terroirs ETC
My first year at #printempsdeschampagnes was off to a great start. Old friends and new faces at the tasting and soirée OFF @champagneterroirsetc an association of 10 independent #growerchampagne whose dedication to the #terroir and support of each other as well as their fellowship is one I greatly admire. Soirée OFF was held at Le Coque Rouge in Reims With an array #magnums dating back to 2000 @champ_gaidoz were disgorged throughout the night. Tasting, talking, music, laughing, dancing and champagne camaraderie 🥂 bubbly fun times. Many thanks for the organizers and members of the association. @piotsevillano @alexis.leconte @champ_gaidoz @bertille_gaidoz @champagne_lucien_roguet @champagnebergeronneau.marion @champagnejacquespicard @francois.seconde @champagne_marcoult @champagne_dauby TRES SyMPA DE PASSER CE SOIR! 🥂🥂with #bubblybadasses @delectabulles @winetrackmind @champagne24_berlin Champagne Terroirs Experience – Printemps 2023
36th Concours des Vins de la Vallée de l’Hérault
Welcome to the 36th #concoursvinsherault – Oenotour and an opportunity to discover the wines and terroir with fellow jury members. -Evening exploring the terroir of Saint-Saturnin and chat with Virgile and Magdalena de @virgile.joly.34 -Jury of the Hérault Valley Wine Competition -Tasting of medal winning wines -Brasucade – traditional regional lunch -Visit of the @chateau.granoupiac -Visit @masdelaseranne and connect with Jean-Pierre Venture and Amandine Venture Many thanks to the teams @tourismesaintguilhem @concoursvinsherault for a warm welcome and an unforgettable experience. It was a pleasure and wonderful to connect with new members of the wine world. Check out my reel on the Concours Vins Herault
Château de Tracy
ɪ’ᴠᴇ ɢᴏᴛ ᴛʜᴇ ᴋᴇʏꜱ ᴛᴏ ᴛʜᴇ ᴋɪɴɢᴅᴏᴍ, ᴛʜᴇ ᴡᴏʀʟᴅ ɪꜱ ᴏᴘᴇɴ ᴡɪᴅᴇ – ᴘʀɪɴᴄᴇꜱꜱ ᴀᴜʀᴏʀᴀ Château des Tracy has been managed by the same family since the 14th century when the Scottish Stuart family and their large army, came to support the future King Charles VII of France during the Hundred Years War. Years later their name was gallicized to become d’Estutt or Destutt. The marriage of François Stutt and Lady of Tracy in 1586 merged the two branches of the families. Visit the facilities and you’ll see the fresco of their family and it’s backbone of their domaine heritage. Side note- hidden amongst the forest a stones throw from the winery is the Château, a private residence of a family member. It reminded me of the castle in Sleeping Beauty. ᴄʜÂᴛᴇᴀᴜ ᴅᴇ ᴛʀᴀᴄʏ The estate is made up of 33 hectares of the signature flint soils of Pouilly-Fumé and nearby vines comprised of Kimmeridgian limestone. Certified at the highest standard of HVE their environmental responsibilities are of the utmost importance and highly focused on expression of Sauvignon Blanc. The chateau is a private residence of one of the family members- from a distance it reminded me of a castle from Sleeping Beauty 😊 We tasted 4 Sauvignon Blanc, each completely different, so pure and bright as you would expect. We tasted 4 Sauvignon Blanc, each completely different, so pure and bright as you would expect. Mademoiselle de T 2021 – bright with of citrus, flint and saline Chateau de Tracy – structured citrus and tropical fruit with spicy undertones Haute Densité HD (bottle 6 181 of 6 800) – rich and complex with stone and tropical fruit balanced with a touch of oak 101 Rangs (bottle 2 761 of 8 500) – layered complexity of tropical, oak influence, bright city’s and so many layers Quite honestly I loved all of the wines because again, they were so individualistic, so fresh and full of personality. Beautifully made in a variety of styles appealing all walks of Sauvignon Blanc lovers.
Sparkling Wines Around The World
Calling all bubbly lovers 🥂🥂Interested in learning more about sparkling wines? Join our tour around the world workshop in #paris with @delectabulles and co-host @winetrackmind Last night we tasted 2 flights paired with variety of nibbles. The first consisted of 3 sparkling wines all made from Chardonnay paired with Gougères, Taramasalata and sushi: -Lovejoy Pét Nat from Château de Béru, Bourgogne -Benjamin Bridge Traditional Method Brut 2017, Nova Scotia @benjaminbridge -Secret Boisé 2014 by Veuve Olivier et Fils, Vallée de la Marne, Champagne @veuve_olivier_et_fils The second flight consisted of 3 other types of sparkling paired with 24 month old Comté, Parmesan, goat cheese with piment d’Espelette, a Saint-Félicien cow cheese from @thomas_fromager, truffle sausage & baguettes from @panade_paris @merouan_topchef -La Dilettante: Domaine Breton in the Loire Valley, Vouvray Brut traditional method 100% Chenin Blanc @catherineetpierrebreton -Blue Mountain Brut Reserve 2013 RD, British Columbia @bluemtnwinery -Vino dei Poeti Bottega Prosecco, DOCG Thank you so much to Cynthia & Janet for such a fun and informative workshop. Check out her profile @delectabulles for future workshops in #paris
#Bubblybadasses Flock Together
#𝓫𝓾𝓫𝓫𝓵𝔂𝓫𝓪𝓭𝓪𝓼𝓼𝓮𝓼 𝓯𝓵𝓸𝓬𝓴 𝓽𝓸𝓰𝓮𝓽𝓱𝓮𝓻 I recently had the pleasure to meet Alex through my dear bubbly #canadian @delectabulles at @lesartisansduchampagne during #printempsdeschampagnes in #reims Like so many in wine, Alex wears many hats – she works in the vineyard, cellar and office at a favorite #growerchampagne producer of mine, @champagnemignon which I will focus on in my next post. She is also the creator and founder of @winechallengepodcast her podcasts are intimate interviews with champagne #winemakers that covers their champagne journey, both from a professional and personal level. If you want to learn more about champagne and the stories behind the bottle tune in to her podcasts, in French and now available in English. It was so lovely to finally meet Alex. Looking forward to visiting you at Champagne Mignon for more #champagnemoments 🥂 #womeninwine #womeninthespotlight #womeninwinebusiness #femmesduvin #growerchampagne #winetravel #champagnelovers #instachampagne #instawine #visitfrance #vingeronne #vigneronmagazine #vigneron
Champagne Abel Jobart Brut Reserve
Gold medal winner from Concours des Féminalise, an excellent QPR Champagne Abel Jobart Brut Reserve The Abel brothers took over the 13 hectare estate in vallée de l’Ardre. This tasty cuvée is a blend of multiple vintages from 2015-2017 with a minimum of 15 months ageing. HVE certified, the blend is comprised of 60% Meunier with the balance of Chardonnay. Disgorged 09/2019. Pours into the glass a bright yellow gold. The aromas are lusciously ripe -citrus and stone fruit, toasted bread, nuts, creamy butter. Oozing with with fruity richness, zippy acidity and creamy bubbles. This Brut style is all fresh and bright in the nose as well as the palate – pink grapefruit, strawberry, peach, peach, almond paste, tasty pastry cream, toasted bread finish. A tasty apéro.
Desperada Arclight Rosé
A wine is a reflection of the #winemakers personality. Desparada Wines is a product of winemaker Vailia From’s ideas and imagination brought to life through wine. 𝓓𝓮𝓼𝓹𝓪𝓻𝓪𝓭𝓪 𝓐𝓻𝓬𝓵𝓲𝓰𝓱𝓽 𝓡𝓸𝓼é 𝓸𝓯 𝓢𝓪𝓷𝓰𝓲𝓸𝓿𝓮𝓼𝓮 2022 Desparada Wines embody the spirit of Vailia. Her #womenonly #winemaking team make artisanal wines that embody her energy and sense of adventure. Her craft winery is located in Paso Robles’ Tin City, an industrial park meets wine magic who’s vibe is experimental, eclectic and full of personality. The creativity continues through the labels, a mix of Renaissance art and doodles- this one is the creation of a team members doodle over a picture of Cupid (the first dude to grace the Desparada labels). This 100% Sangiovese is from Hawk Hill Vineyard in Santa Barbara County AVA. Fermented and aged in neutral oak for 4 months, 22 cases made (that’s all folks). The color should tip you off at the electricity waiting for you on the other side. The blood orange color glows in the glass, it’s mesmerizing. A stunner of tangy red plum, strawberry, cherry, watermelon, tangerine zest, violets blooming with freshness and springtime sunshine. Its palate has presence, a tangy pithy start leading to bright red fruit, chalky grip and acidity all shouldering it’s roundness. The savory sun dried tomato & oregano lengthy finish. This rosé has character, a stand up and notice grace with attitude