Not sure why phylloxera is so fearsome? Don’t know how grapevine selection affects wine? Then this post is for you!
This week, we’re looking at the vines.
Some growers-producers, like Nicolas Maillart, Laherte Frères and Chartogne-Taillet, have small parcels of ungrafted (or ‘franc de pied’) grapevines. Bollinger also owns two plots.
So next time you’re reading notes about your champagne, look out for the words ‘ungrafted’ or ‘franc de pied’ if you want a rare taste of the old world!
Santé! 🥂