Wines news of France , part LXXI !!!

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Again back at you with the best of wines news of France. By the way for the non Romans LXXI is no 71, The wines of 
France are just super simply awesome and a great tradition. Often imitated, some time equaled ,but never surpass! Therefore, let me tell you about wines news of France, part LXXI !!! Hope you enjoy the post as I.

The debt-ridden Champagne house Maison Pommery announced Tuesday that it has entered into exclusive negotiations with the German sparkling wine producer Henkell. If the deal goes through, Henkell would become the majority shareholder of Maison Pommery, the new name for Vranken Pommery since January, the company stated. Maison Pommery manages 2,600 hectares of land, owned outright or leased, spread across four vineyards in Champagne, Provence, the Camargue, and the Douro Valley in Portugal. Its portfolio includes Champagne brands such as Vranken, Pommery & Greno, Heidsieck & Co Monopole, Charles Lafitte, and Bissinger & Co; the Rozès and São Pedro Port wines; the Terras do Grifo Douro wines; as well as Domaine Royal de Jarras, Pink Flamingo Camargue, and Château La Gordonne Provence wines.

What wine should you drink with a barbecued duck breast? The combination of duck and honey lends itself to wines that stand out, make a statement, and offer distinctive flavors! This pairing is tricky with a red wine, but if you must choose one, opt for an elegant red with spicy notes and a refined, flavorful texture. Are white wines a possibility? Alsatian wines are a perfect match! Pinot Gris grapes are ideal for their bitterness, while Gewurztraminer offers aromatic intensity. Offer rosés with a vinous style. Look for warmer, younger vintages! The almost sweet character of a young, vinous rosé can be a real asset to this pairing.

Open for over a month now, the Hôtel de Brimont is waiting for you. Champagne Jacquart (drank in my wedding reception !) has transformed its Reims headquarters into an exceptional wine tourism destination. Behind the 19th-century façade designed by Paul Blondel, at 34 Boulevard Lundy in Reims, Maison Jacquart has settled into its summer routine. For the third consecutive year, the Hôtel de Brimont, the house’s headquarters for the past seventeen years, is opening its doors to the public until September 26, 2026. The pop-up shop has taken up residence in the former Coquebert pavilion, once reserved for horse-drawn carriages. Wearing headphones, visitors explore three cuvées: Signature Brut B2018, Blanc de Blancs 2018, and Alpha Blanc 2014, through a soundscape created specifically for each. The boutique also holds a few surprises, notably the first three releases of the exclusive Triple 1 collection and the 2018 Blanc de Blancs vintage in its case designed by the artist Odyssée Khorsandian. More info at Champagne Jacquart: https://www.champagne-jacquart.com/en/visit/

Terre de Vins and Cash Vin return to Hangar 14, 115 Quai des Chartrons, Bordeaux, on Saturday, October 10th, for a very special edition: the 10th anniversary of the Second Wine Fair. For a decade, this unique event has showcased the second wines of the finest Bordeaux estates. It’s a rare opportunity to taste, discuss, and purchase these exceptional wines directly from the producers. More info at Wine Space: https://winespace.fr/en/events/la-foire-aux-seconds-vins-10-ans

In Champagne, a great cuvée isn’t always simply the sum of great wines, but sometimes the combination of characterful wines that one wouldn’t appreciate individually: this is the secret of Maison Krug and undoubtedly the true genius of this increasingly forgotten appellation. With the presentation of the 174th edition, based on the 2018 harvest, the House crafts the most premium cuvées in Champagne, not limiting itself to Premier and Grand Cru vineyards, but crisscrossing the entire Champagne region, from North to South and East to West, to seek out the greatest possible diversity of expression. Moreover, all the tastings that guide the blending process are conducted blind. Take the example of a cru like Ambonnay, where in 2025, the House vinified no fewer than 35 parcels separately. In total, this 181st edition of La Grande Cuvée represents 163 different wines, including 38% reserve wines, also kept by parcel, spanning around ten different vintages over 17 years. Adding to this the seven years of aging on lees in the bottle, we can deduce that each edition of La Grande Cuvée is the culmination of at least 20 years of work. Enough to make your head spin for a simple non-vintage brut. The 174th edition, based on the 2018 vintage and now on the market, goes back to 2001!

There you go folks, another wine episode of my belle France! The wines news from France that is, superbe, sublime, wonderful, gorgeous, enjoy without moderation but accompanying a meal, family table just perfect. See you in the vineyards of my belle France, Again, hope you enjoy the post on wines news of France, part LXXI !!! as I,

And remember, happy travels, good health, and many cheers to all !!!

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I am a lover of travels to Europe , Americas , Africa and Asia as well ,who like to share my experiences of the last 53 years with the world, visiting so far 81 countries; living in 6, working in 5, and Citizen of 4, speaking fluently 4 languages. I can deal with sports especially football/soccer and love music, arts, wine collector/drinker, and go out to restaurants, and just visit the world. My background comes all the way from Candelaria and Pajara in Tenerife, Spain where my grandparents came from ;not knowing each other then, to Punta Brava, west of Havana, Cuba. There , my parents born in Cuba met and later on I was born there too. 100% guanche (annexed Tenerife to Spain on April 10 ,1496). I left Cuba as many have to Madrid, Spain where I lived for 4 years. Then, move to Perth Amboy ,New Jersey USA (living there 13 yrs) ; where I completed high school, became a US Citizen, learned to drive a car, and learned English. Afterward, went to the university in Florida, ERAU, and upon graduation decided to moved there to Ormond by the Sea, near Daytona Beach, finally moving North Miami, then Hialeah, then another moved to Silver Lakes division in Miramar, Broward county, Florida; in Florida I lived a total of 18 years. Finally , moved to France in 2003 ,Versailles call me for its royalty, and working in Paris was great. It was time to seek frontiers again and moved to Brech near Auray, Morbihan in Brittany , and later move to not too far Pluvigner. Total so far in France has been 20 years, and counting. Moving average a home every 5.5 years hopefully this will be my last. Cheers All rights reserved. No part of this blog may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means or stored in a retrieval system of any nature, without the written permission of the copyright holder, me. No part of this work may be modified, without the written permission of the holder, me.No part of this work may be exposed to public view in any form or by any means, without identifying the holder as the author, and with the before mentioned permission.

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