The Terroir Club of Waterford Wine & SpiritsSpecial offer for Champagne Club July 2026 Only: Every so often, a new Champagne estate emerges that makes seasoned collectors stop and pay attention. Domaine Mont Fournois is one of those producers. Created by brothers Antoine and Guillaume Philipponnatmembers of the family behind the legendary Clos des Goissesthe project represents something both deeply rooted in Champagne's history and unmistakably modern in its vision. Rather than pursuing volume

Nearly giving up hope

it was the events of the previous day

The Filliatreau family has worked the chalky soils of Saumur for generations

The wine's rich

and deep-toned fruit

” Nikolaihof is the world’s first biodynamic winery

which is one of the all-time highest percentages of Cabernet Sauvignon chez Lafite

The balance of serene fruit that’s perfectly ripe

It’s just that good

and plum skin—has folded gracefully into savory tones of iron

it shows a juicy character that will allow it to age further

Red fruit stays bright and restrained