« Wine is like man: we shall never know to what extent
It can be esteemed and despised, loved and hated,
Nor how many sublime deeds or monstrous crimes it is capable of.
So let us not be more cruel to him than to ourselves
And let us treat him as our equal »

Charles Baudelaire

One must always be drunk. In order not to feel the horrible burden of time
That breaks your shoulders, you must be inebriated without ceasing. With wine, poetry or virtue,
As you please. But get drunk!

Charles Baudelaire

Wine is a teacher of taste, it is the liberator of the spirit
and the illuminator of the intelligence.

Paul Claudel

The three main grape varieties used to make Champagne are Chardonnay (white grapes), Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier (black grapes with white juice). A distinction can be made between Blanc de blancs champagne made from the only white grape variety, Chardonnay, which is ideal as an aperitif and with fish-based starters. And the blanc de noirs champagne, vinified from the black grape varieties, and gives a more powerful champagne, with fruity aromas. Pinot Meunier gives a floral and fruity dimension and Pinot Noir gives more robust champagnes. Blanc de Noir is a unique and rare style of champagne, and often a guarantee of high quality. The majority of champagnes are made from a blend of different grape varieties.