CHAMPAGNE, FRANCE

The 4Vs, also four elements – one Vineyard, one Variety, one Vintage, and one overriding method of vinification (Vision) – allows for a true, precise reflection within the larger, magnificent mosaic of terroirs that define Champagne. This Pinot Meunier-only champagne was first made in 2012 and was just the second in the brothers’ “4 Elements” (now “4 V”) experiment. From the first vintage, they chose the terroir Grosse Pierre due to its production of smaller, concentrated grapes.

Food Pairings: really anything. It’s great with French cheeses and hard bread, salads, as well as beef.