Why Are There So Many New Champagne Cuvées This Year?
A recent influx of new releases from Champagne houses has been spurred by a changing climate, a move towards terroir specificities, and increasing demand for this sparkling wine
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Examining the State of Champagne, by the Numbers
A look at the performance of France’s most famous sparkling wine region—and what to expect in the months ahead
How Champagne Producers Are Preserving Acidity as the Climate Changes
Reducing dosage, blending high-acid reserve wines, and developing new hybrids are among the tactics to maintain freshness
Tracing the Origin Story of Grower Champagne
Author David White defines the key players and developments that shaped the now-popular category
Why Some Champagne Producers are Going Organic and Biodynamic
Farming biodynamically and organically in Champagne has traditionally been seen as risky business, but a growing movement is challenging that prejudice
48 Hours in Champagne with Peter Liem
The Champagne expert and author reveals his personal list of favorite spots to explore for an authentic taste of the region
Pommery Looks Beyond Champagne
With new plantings in California and England, Thierry Gasco is chasing a growing thirst for sparkling wine
No-Dosage Champagnes, In Context
Champagne producers have been tinkering with dosage levels for years; here, we examine the outer limits of Brut
