The Champagne Wine Region 

Located about 100 miles east of Paris, The Champagne Region consists of five wine-producing districts within the historical province: Aube, Côte des Blancs, Côte de Sézanne, Montagne de Reims, and Vallée de la Marne.  There are seven permitted grape varietals, but Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier are the dominate varieties used in Champagne production.  With the region located at the northern most limits of the cold tolerance for these varietals, the grapes are fresh and crisp with high acid required for Champagne production.  Predominately limestone soil, with variation by district, leads to the limestone minerality flavor that is found in Champagne.  Discover more about this fantastic product and learn more about Champagne by clicking here.

Situated in REIMS, Palmer harvest's its grapes from 40 different villages, dominated by the grand crus of Montagne de Reims.  Rose Reserve is a traditional method Brut Reserve with the addition of red wine.  Notes of strawberry and red currant, this wine will dance on your palate.  

Located in Epernay, The House of Moët & Chandon was established in 1743 by Claude Moët. Moët Impérial has been the iconic House Champagne since 1869.  This non-vintage Brut Champagne is a blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier grape varieties.  Producer tasting notes include green apple, lemon, peach, slight minerality, and brioche. 

The House of Veuve Cliquot was founded in 1772 in Reims.  It was in the 1800’s when Madame Cliquot’s vision and fortitude led the company and the Champagne to what it is today.  Credited with developing both the first Vintage Champagne and The Riddle, Madame Cliquot believed that her Pinot Noir vineyard’s produced the best Champagne.  La Grande Dame is a tribute to Madame Cliquot.