Champagne has
always fascinated us. But it was in 2019 that we decided, for the
first time, to travel to the place where it all begins: Champagne.
Until then, we
mainly knew the large Champagne houses and the most famous names. But once
there, we discovered a completely different side of the region: small
independent winegrowers, family-run estates and, above all, men and women
driven by an extraordinary passion and dedication to their wines.
These encounters
completely changed the way we looked at Champagne.
Suddenly, it was
no longer just about what was in our glass. We wanted to understand where
Champagne came from, how it was made and, above all, to discover the people
behind each bottle. With every encounter, we learned more about the different
production methods, terroirs and grape varieties, but also about the stories,
philosophies and personalities of the winegrowers themselves.
After that first
journey, one thing was certain: this was only the beginning.
We began to
deepen our knowledge of Champagne. Books, research and, later, Gault &
Millau became faithful companions. We explored the different regions,
production methods and producers until we eventually began creating our own
routes through Champagne.
That first visit
became a true tradition, and our annual journey to Champagne became something
we would never want to miss.
But we never
wanted to keep this passion to ourselves. We began sharing stories of our
travels and encounters with winegrowers with our family and friends and, of
course, inviting them to discover the cuvées we brought home with us.
At home, a
simple glass of Champagne quickly turned into a small tasting. Behind every
bottle was a story, a memory or a special encounter waiting to be shared.
Little by little, our enthusiasm became contagious – even some of the most
dedicated beer lovers eventually stopped leaving a single drop of Champagne in
their glasses.
And that is
precisely what has always brought us the greatest joy: not simply opening a
bottle, but sharing with others a little of what we ourselves had discovered
and experienced in Champagne.
The people. The
region. The craftsmanship. The stories. And the incredible diversity found
within what is, after all, a relatively small wine region.
Over time, we
began to feel the desire to turn this personal passion into something more.
From all these
journeys, encounters, tastings and countless conversations, a concrete idea
began to take shape – and eventually became our own project.
And here we
are today.
We would like to
take you with us on our journey through Champagne and introduce you to the
winegrowers, stories and cuvées that have captivated us along the way.
Because for us,
there is far more behind a beautiful bottle of Champagne than what you find in
the glass.
