Champagne producers

Philipponnat Clos des Goisses new releases reviewed

Simon Field MW takes on the new Clos des Goisses 2010 and Clos des Goisses Rosé 2008, among others.

Piper-Heidsieck: Producer profile

Introducing ex-Armand de Brignac winemaker, Émilien Boutillat...

Deutz Champagne: Producer profile

Tasting notes back to 1989...

Veuve Clicquot: Producer profile

One of Champagne's most recognisable labels...

Champagne: What happens when a new chef de cave takes over?

What happens when it is time to hand over the art of blending to a newcomer?

Producer profile: Dom Pérignon Champagne

See our profile on this famous house, including tasting notes & scores...

Charles Heidsieck: The original 'Champagne Charlie'

A profile of Charles Heidsieck, plus five Champagnes to seek out...

Billecart-Salmon launches new Champagne to mark 200 years

Limited edition Champagne for house's 200th birthday...

Dom Pérignon to collaborate with rockstar Lenny Kravitz

A Champagne classic meets an American rock idol…

Laurent-Perrier Grand Siècle - Tasting the three-vintage blends

Cristal Champagne: Tasting and profile

See our ratings and read about the history...

Philipponnat Champagne: For those in-the-know

Philipponnat is famous for its coveted Clos des Goisses vineyard. See what Michael Edwards thinks of the wines...

Producer profile: Krug

Krug, a name so fabled and evoking in emotion. This small but great house stands alone atop the Champagne pyramid, admired and respected but still distant, mysterious; its critics would even say elitist.

10 years apart: 1996 Champagne & 2006 Champagne

Producer Profile: Pol Roger

Read our profile on Champagne Pol Roger, a champagne offering finesse elegance and distinction.

Producer profile: Roses de Jeanne

Producer profile Agrapart & Fils

Read our mini profile on Champagne Agrapart & Fils, with the need to know facts, and which wine to try.

Producer profile: David Léclapart

Read our mini profile on grower Champagne David Léclapart, a key advocate of biodynamic farming.

Producer profile: Benoît Lahaye

Producer profile: Tarlant

Prestige Champagne: Crème de la crème

Prestige Champagnes are usually a producer’s best – and most expensive – wine. But with the trend towards vineyard wines, special cuvées and multiple bottlings, there’s cause for confusion. DWWA Champagne Regional Chair Richard Juhlin demystifies the category, and names his top 20 from a landmark tasting.