Master Sommeliers TOP 5 Champagnes 🍾🥂

Master Sommeliers TOP 5 Champagnes 🍾🥂

Author: SESSION in PROGRESS October 2, 2024 Duration: 24:41

In this bubbly conversation, Angus O'Loughlin and Master Sommelier Carlos Santos delve into the world of champagne, discussing the rise of champagne content on social media and reveal Carlos' Top Five favourite champagne houses while exploring the unique characteristics of each.

The episode highlights the differences between various champagne styles and producers culminating in a passionate discussion about why **** stands out as the ultimate champagne experience.

We want to know WHATS YOUR FAV CHAMPAGNE!

Comment on our YouTube video 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZkD1VjXTKBk

 

Watch our episode with Olivier Krug

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HRQ7TpwQep8

What champagne glass does a Master Sommelier think is best? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j-PVLTzA4jQ

 

🔖 champagne, wine, sommelier, top champagne houses, champagne tasting

Key Takeaways:

  • Carlos shares his top five favourite champagne houses.
  • Agrapart is known for its clean and fresh style.
  • Egly-Ouriet offers a richer, more powerful champagne.
  • Krug is a famous champagne house with a unique wine.
  • Salon is produced only in exceptional years.
  • Salon is known for its finesse and minerality.
  • The price of Salon reflects its rarity and quality.

 

Chapters

00:00 - How we had 8 million views on our Champagne content

02:32 - #5

05:12 - #4

10:27 - #3 🥉

14:08 - #2 🥈

18:04 - #1 🏆

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Ever felt a bit lost staring at a wine list or wondering what you're actually tasting in your glass? Got Somme is here to help, without any of the pretence. This isn't a stuffy lecture; it's a conversation between Master Sommelier Carlos Santos and his mate, radio announcer Angus O'Loughlin, who's keen to learn but starting from scratch. Each episode, Carlos guides Angus-and by extension, all of us-through the fundamentals, breaking down everything from grape varieties and regional styles to understanding why a wine tastes the way it does. The real magic happens when they're joined by some of the world's most respected winemakers, who share the stories and craft behind their bottles. You'll hear Carlos explain how to pick a good wine from a bad one, demystifying terms like tannin and terroir along the way. It's an accessible, often funny journey into wine, perfect for anyone who enjoys a glass but wants to understand the world behind it. Produced by SESSION in PROGRESS, this podcast turns curiosity into genuine knowledge, one bottle at a time.
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