A Year in Champagne (2014)

The pop of a cork releases a cascade of delicate bubbles, rising gracefully in the glass. Champagne embodies indulgence, celebration, seduction, and triumph. Yet, true Champagne is more than effervescent allure; it is defined by its origin. Only the sparkling wines crafted in France's Champagne region earn this prestigious title. This romantic allure belies its turbulent history, scarred by wars from Attila the Hun to the trenches of WWI and WWII's devastation. Despite its harsh climate, with chalky soils and relentless rain, these challenges forge a wine of unparalleled character and mystique.