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Today's video is a little different from my usual format. Recently, I attended a Champagne masterclass hosted by Kyle Oosterberg and organised by @WinenthingsHK, who kindly allowed me to film part of the evening and share it with you. Using the @PiperHeidsieck_Int range as our guide, we explore the key styles of Champagne and the factors that shape them—from dosage and grape varieties to blending, ageing, vintage Champagne, Blanc de Blancs, Blanc de Noirs and house style. Whether you're new to Champagne or looking to deepen your understanding, this tasting offers a practical introduction to one of the world's most fascinating wine regions. Topics covered: 00:00 Intro 01:10 History of Champagne 02:12 Champagne Production 03:35 Big 3 Grapes 06:11 About Champagne Piper-Heidsieck 08:07 Piper-Heidsieck Extra Brut N.V. 10:04 Piper-Heidsieck Brut N.V. 15:46 How to best open a Champagne bottle 16:45 Piper-Heidsieck Rosé Brut N.V. 19:14 Piper-Heidsieck Blanc de Blancs 21:00 Piper-Heidsieck Blanc de Noirs 23:08 Piper-Heidsieck Vintage 2018 26:46 Why Champagne costs so much 29:23 Grower Champagne vs Grandes Marques 30:08 Blind tasting 31:40 The secret bottle 32:17 Contact details #Champagne #WineEducation #PiperHeidsieck Thanks for watching, and I’ll see you in the next video. *** DISCLAIMER: The views shared here reflect my personal experience and perspective as a long-time wine enthusiast. This content is for information and enjoyment only, and should not be considered financial, investment, or purchasing advice. Drink responsibly.

How to pronounce Clos Saint-Denis, a Grand Cru in Morey-Saint-Denis, Burgundy — known for its elegance, finesse, and aromatic complexity. #winepronunciation #burgundywine #closstdenis

If you think ageing Champagne for 15 years gives you the same result as a late-disgorged bottle, think again. In this video, I compare four extraordinary Recently Disgorged and Late Disgorged Champagnes from my cellar to explore one of the most fascinating topics in the world of fine wine. Featuring Bollinger R.D. 2002 @champagnebollinger7529, Dom Pérignon P2 2004 @domperignonofficial, Philipponnat Clos des Goisses L.V. 1996 @ChPhilipponnat, and Jacquesson Dizy Corne Bautray Dégorgement Tardif 2004, we examine how extended lees ageing transforms Champagne — creating a unique combination of freshness, complexity, energy, and longevity that bottle age alone cannot replicate. You'll learn: 🍾 What disgorgement actually means 🍾 The difference between aged Champagne and late-disgorged Champagne 🍾 Why Bollinger R.D., Dom Pérignon P2, and other prestige cuvées command significant premiums 🍾 How extended lees ageing affects flavour, texture, and ageing potential 🍾 Whether Recently Disgorged and Late Disgorged Champagnes are truly worth the extra cost Wines Featured: 00:00 Intro 01:24 What Is Late Disgorged Champagne? 02:36 Bollinger R.D. 2002 04:18 Dom Pérignon P2 2004 05:53 Philipponnat Clos des Goisses L.V. 1996 07:39 Jacquesson Dizy Corne Bautray Dégorgement Tardif 2004 09:22 Final Thoughts If you enjoy deep dives into Champagne, Burgundy, Bordeaux, wine investment, vintage comparisons, and cellar treasures, consider subscribing. 🍇 Follow me on Instagram for tasting notes and cellar insights: https://www.instagram.com/winebeast/ Thanks for watching, and I’ll see you in the next video. *** DISCLAIMER: The views shared here reflect my personal experience and perspective as a long-time wine enthusiast. This content is for information and enjoyment only, and should not be considered financial, investment, or purchasing advice. Drink responsibly.

Bonnes-Mares is one of Burgundy's most fascinating Grand Cru vineyards — and one of the most misunderstood. Most wine lovers associate Chambolle-Musigny with elegance, delicacy, and finesse. But Bonnes-Mares often tells a different story. Located on the border between Chambolle-Musigny and Morey-Saint-Denis, this legendary Grand Cru can produce wines with a level of power, structure, and intensity rarely associated with Chambolle. In this video, I explore the unique terroir of Bonnes-Mares through five bottles from my cellar: 🍷 Bruno Clair 2010 🍷 Domaine Dujac 2011 🍷 Robert Groffier 2012 🍷 Gérard Peirazeau 2014 🍷 Comte de Vogüé 2010 Along the way, we look at: • The history of Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru • The difference between Terres Rouges and Terres Blanches • Why Bonnes-Mares tastes so different from Musigny • How top Burgundy producers interpret the same vineyard • Current market values and price evolution • Which bottles stand out today If you're interested in Burgundy wine, Chambolle-Musigny, Bonnes-Mares, Grand Cru Pinot Noir, or fine wine collecting, I hope you'll enjoy this deep dive. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 01:03 Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru Explained 01:42 Terres Rouges vs Terres Blanches 03:07 Bruno Clair Bonnes-Mares 2010 04:00 Domaine Dujac Bonnes-Mares 2011 04:53 Robert Groffier Bonnes-Mares 2012 05:38 Gérard Peirazeau Bonnes-Mares 2014 06:28 Comte de Vogüé Bonnes-Mares 2010 07:21 Final Thoughts Thanks for watching, and I’ll see you in the next video. *** DISCLAIMER: The views shared here reflect my personal experience and perspective as a long-time wine enthusiast. This content is for information and enjoyment only, and should not be considered financial, investment, or purchasing advice. Drink responsibly.