What I know about tariffs
Lately, my inbox has been full of emails with a common subject line: Tariffs. How will they impact grower Champagne? Will fatcork Champagne be more expensive? Should I stockpile bottles...
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!
Fatcork is first in the U.S. to offer Arthur Lelièvre Champagne
For the first time ever, fatcork received a small shipment of wines from the exciting new producer Arthur Lelièvre. Unique flavors and unconventional production methods mean that Arthur's wines appeal to those with an adventurous palate. Fatcork customers are the first in the U.S. to try wines from this exciting new producer. Find out what all the fuss is about.
A fatcork guide to visiting Champagne
Visiting Champagne is magical and, like all journeys off the beaten path, a bit challenging, too. Fatcork founders Bryan and Abby Maletis share their travel tricks and tips to ensure a smooth and rewarding grower Champagne experience every time.
Bryan’s favorite things — that aren’t grower Champagne
Fatcork founder, Bryan Maletis, waxes poetic on grower Champagne every chance he gets. But, he does enjoy other things besides the world’s best bubbles. Here is a list of his favorite things that aren’t Champagne — though, in most cases, they’re related to it. You can take the man out of Champagne, but you can’t take the Champagne out of the man.
Pinot Blanc and the “Forgotten” Grapes of Champagne
You’re probably well acquainted with the big three Champagne grapes: chardonnay, pinot noir and pinot meunier. But did you know that there are four more grapes that can be used to make grower Champagne? Join us as we uncover the story behind pinot blanc and three other grapes the Champagne AOC doesn’t want you to know about.
What is Brut Champagne?
Brut is Champagne-speak for a dry style of Champagne with less than 12 g/l of dosage. Because dosage is used to balance acidity, using less (or none at all) requires exceptional grapes and winemaking finesse. Come along as we dive into this less-is-more grower Champagne style preferred by connoisseurs and fatcork Champagne customers everywhere.