Unpacking Pinot Noir
Character isn’t forged in comfort and neither is great pinot noir.
What makes Champagne so special?
Other than the fact that it brings people together, there are an infinite number of variables that make Champagne the most beautiful and complex beverage in the world. In the almost 15 years we’ve been growing fatcork, we’ve discovered a lot about this unique region and the people who make this exquisite Champagne. We hope you enjoy!
What tariffs mean for fatcork grower Champagne
Tariffs are here, and they do have an impact on grower Champagne. Click through to the blog for a candid Q&A about what you can expect from fatcork and how our small business is rising to the challenge. Grower Champagne is still the best sparkling wine in the world, and we're more dedicated than ever to bringing it to you.
Elise Dechannes says au revoir.
After 17 remarkable years, one of our favorites — the endlessly talented winemaker Elise Dechannes — is closing her estate, selling her unicorn wines and beginning an exciting new chapter...
15 Years of fatcork … and Counting
At fatcork, we celebrate every day, but August 8 is extra special. Dear fatcork friends and family, As a tireless 30-year-old, I stepped off a grueling international flight shockingly clear-eyed...
Pinot Meunier Exposé
One of three main grapes used in making Champagne, pinot menuier is often overlooked while chardonnay and pinot noir get all the glory. A growing number of talented and ambitious vignerons are finally giving the once underappreciated grape the recognition it deserves — not just as grape fit for blending, but as a solo act worthy of attention.
The Legacy of Grower Champagne
For fatcork producers, bubbles and blood run deep