Côte des Bar Sets the Course: Jean-Sébastien Fleury, Ecological Pioneer, Is in Pursuit of “Understanding and Revealing Terroir’s Character” in Champagne. NEW RELEASES

Although it sounds a bit contradictory, ‘doing what comes naturally’ is often an exacting science and a dedicated quest, and nowhere in Champagne is this more evident than in the fields and cellars of Domaine Fleury, the Côte des Bar…

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Posted on 2025.06.05 in France, Champagne, Wine-Aid Packages  |  Read more...

Enthroned at The Summit of Larzac: Domaine de Montcalmès, a Languedoc Stand-out, Drinks Well in Its Youth and Shows No Weakness with Age. + Four Top Terrasses du Larzac Producers. 6-Bottle Package, All Producers Sampler $268 + Recent Arrival Larzac’s Rising Star: Le Clos du Serres 6-Bottle Sampler Package For $138

Join us for Saturday Sips: A Taste of Terrasses du Larzac Come as you are; come any time that’s convenient for you during our business hours to sample selection from this week’s selections. Our staff will be on hand to discuss nuances…

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Posted on 2025.03.14 in France, Wine-Aid Packages, Languedoc-Roussillon  |  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 June 2025 Selection: Champagne Fleury

Côte des Bar For The Course Jean-Sébastien Fleury, an Ecological Pioneer, is in Pursuit of “Understanding and Enhancing Terroir’s Character.” New Releases   Champagne Fleury ‘Boléro’, 2008 Côte-des-Bar Extra-Brut ($130) Although it sounds a bit contradictory, ‘doing what comes naturally’ is…

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Posted on 2025.02.02 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…