The Methodical Purist: Emmanuel Lassaigne (Champagne Jacques Lassaigne) is Redefining Terroir in Champagne’s Outlying Sub-region Montgueux + Southern Champagne Tapestry: Vincent Couche in Villages Montgueux and Buxeuil

The Methodists were named for a methodical approach to Christianity and the Puritans for a desire to purify it. Although Montgueux’s roots are a bit more pagan (the name means Hill of the Goths), Emmanuel Lassaigne’s angle of approach combines…

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Posted on 2025.04.01 in France, Champagne, Wine-Aid Packages  |  Read more...

The Evidence Of Things Terroir Champagne Hubert Noiret’s Coteaux du Petit-Morin Single Vineyards In Pursuit of Authentic Expression of Place of Origin

Wine is not about bubblegum halter tops or chunky flip-flops, but as an industry, it is as susceptible to fashion trends as any other. At Elie’s, we roll our eyes at some and embrace others with open arms and eager…

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Posted on 2025.03.06 in France, Champagne, Wine-Aid Packages  |  Read more...

Champagne by Any Other Name: Two-Dozen Rose-Tinted Champagne by Two-Dozen Producers Show Different Styles and Unlock the Full Depth and Diversity of the Region’s Terroir.

Sugar and spice are nice, but you prefer a bit more ‘brut’ with your Valentine’s Day sparkle, you may be pleasantly surprised to learn that Champagne Rosé is often drier than its golden counterpart. Sweeter rosé styles exist, of course,…

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Posted on 2025.02.06 in France, Champagne, Wine-Aid Packages  |  Read more...

An Invitation to Join ‘The Champagne Society’

JOIN THE CHAMPAGNE SOCIETY Subscribe to our bimonthly Champagne Club. Please, call us at 248-398-0030 or email elie@eliewine.com As a member of The Champagne Society, you’re in a select community of like-minded folks who appreciate the exceptional in life and…

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Posted on 2025.02.03 in France, The Champagne Society, Champagne  |  Read more...

The Champagne Society April 2025 Selection: Time & Place: Champagne Hubert Noiret’s Coteaux du Petit-Morin In Pursuit of Authentic Expression of Place

Time & Place Champagne Hubert Noiret’s Coteaux du Petit-Morin in Pursuit of Authentic Expression of Place of Origin & Tracks of Time Champagne Hubert Noiret ‘Cuvée des 3 Symboles’, 2014 Coteaux du Petit-Morin – Villevenard Lieu-dit ‘Les Bacons’ Blanc de…