Uploaded October 2022 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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LIVE now for “The Champagne Life” tasting series episode 1 “Champagne's Multi-Sensory Appeal.”

With Blaine Ashley of "New York Champagne Week" and "The FIZZ is Female" in this first of a three-part tasting series. We're talking and tasting a couple of Champagne wines, while discussing Champagne's multi-sensory appeal.

Champagne wines we’re tasting together:
- NICOLAS MAILLART 1er Cru Extra Brut Franc de Pied 2012
- PIERRE MONCUIT Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut Cuvée Nicole 2006

Feel free to open any Champagnes to taste along and follow the discussion.

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