Wine Guy 23 Posted November 2, 2007 Share Posted November 2, 2007 Is Champagne becoming that popular that they have to expand the region and up the volume allowed, in order to meet the needs of the consumer? Or are the BIG houses, going to generic, and blending to much of the masses, not leaving enough behind for the Growers, to shine? Check this...Champagne to GROW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sthitch Posted November 2, 2007 Share Posted November 2, 2007 As if I needed another reason to avoid most of the mass produced plonk that come out of Champagne. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Riley Posted November 2, 2007 Share Posted November 2, 2007 Oh, dear. This doesn't bode well, I fear. Haven't read the article yet, but there's a reason why these regions have been long-defined. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jparrott Posted November 3, 2007 Share Posted November 3, 2007 As long as they're going north, it shouldn't be an issue . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wine Guy 23 Posted November 3, 2007 Author Share Posted November 3, 2007 As long as they're going north, it shouldn't be an issue . Yeah, right up until they go into rainy England. But maybe that will change as we continue our quest to destroy the planet. Our climate patterns will soon switch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hannah Posted November 3, 2007 Share Posted November 3, 2007 Yeah, right up until they go into rainy England. But maybe that will change as we continue our quest to destroy the planet. Our climate patterns will soon switch Roederer is apparently scoping out properties in Kent and Sussex in preparation for precisely that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wine Guy 23 Posted November 3, 2007 Author Share Posted November 3, 2007 Roederer is apparently scoping out properties in Kent and Sussex in preparation for precisely that. as is Duval Leroy.. only thing is they are only able to get a 60-70yr lease, and then it goes back to the hands of the Brits... just when the vines are mature. nice business method Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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