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...
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!
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
What is dosage?
Dosage is a mixture of still wine and sugar that a winemaker adds to a bottle of Champagne as a final touch. It may sound simple, but there's a bit more to it than that. Here's your guide to understanding this unique Champagne tradition.
Age of the Viticultrice
Bound by a sense of duty to their family legacy but, more importantly, by a passion for making the world’s best Champagne, two of fatcork’s favorite vigneronnes are finding their own way in a world of men.
Biodiversity at Hervieux-Dumez
Nature in balance is a bee-uitful thing.