These are big strong men holding glasses of the littlest bubbles ever. Looking both sophisticated and slightly smug, these Californians are champagne tasting in a town near Epernay called Ay - home of many of the famous champagne makers. Jean Baptiste Geoffroy introduced Chuck and
Don to his new "Expressions" champagne as a "happy" champagene. As is should be. He and his father, Rene Geoffroy, are some of the premier makers of champagne in a region of 5000 independent vintners.
After the requisite chilling, Jean Baptiste tasted Don's 1992 En Tirage sparkling wine that he has just released (do the math) and had
many complimentary things to say. "Truffles" being one...
In the radius of 125 mile radius there are some 20 million bottles. We are bringing home a few to help them out.
Notice that Chuck's mustache points down and Don's points up? Revealing of personality, I am sure....
ReplyDeleteAfter a glass of "Expression" my mustache should be pointing WAAY up! So delightful, and our host was so accommodating and engaging. Sigh, that was such a day!