France

Champagne

The cold, chalky hills northeast of Paris are the sole source of the world's most celebrated sparkling wine. The méthode champenoise — secondary fermentation in bottle — creates the signature mousse and complex autolytic character.

Climate

Cool, marginal. Chalk subsoil retains moisture and reflects heat onto the vines.

Featured wines from Champagne

Krug Grande Cuvée 170ème Édition

Krug · 2019 · Chardonnay / Pinot Noir / Pinot Meunier

Gold with persistent fine bead. The nose is extraordinarily complex — toasted brioche, roasted hazelnuts, dried apricot, and honey, with a citrus zing that cuts through. On the palate, it's simultaneously opulent and fresh, with remarkable length. The 170ème includes reserve wines going back over a decade, giving it a depth no vintage Champagne can quite match.