What the funk is fermentation?
From handpicking only full clusters of grapes during a declared window of time to aging sûr latte for a minimum of 15 months (three years for vintage), the Methode Champenoise...
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!
The rise and reign of rosé Champagne
Your favorite pink bubbles are not a passing fad. Mamma said pop rosé. So did your best friend. And the sommelier at dinner last night. Having long ago shed its...
Get to know Forget-Chauvet
Nestled into the foothills of Montagne de Reims, the small, unassuming village of Ludes is home to 318 hectares of Premier Cru vineyards and a rich winemaking history that dates...
Get to know Rochet-Bocart
For Mathilde Devarenne of Rochet-Bocart, Champagne is more than her life’s work; it’s her legacy. The family domaine was founded in 1956 by Mathilde’s grandparents Jacques Rochet and Claudette Bocart...
The best Champagne restaurants in Seattle
When we can’t have fatcork, “second-best” means a stellar wine list and amazing service. While we love nothing more than to hang out at home with our family, friends and...
Get to know: Vincent Lagille
Nestled within the river valley and western slopes of Montagne de Reims is Vallée de L’Ardre — the true heart of pinot meunier country and the birthplace of Domaine Lagille....