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!
Today’s elite athletes would never dream of drinking alcohol during competition on the world stage. But in the early 20th century, sipping Champagne to improve performance at the Olympics was par for the course. Champagne as an energy drink? We have the strange-but-true story of how Champagne paved the way for Powerade.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
