The Champagne Journal

A Champagne Brunch Gathering (Members Only) You’re invited to an intimate Champagne Brunch Gathering, hosted at the B. Stuyvesant Champagne tasting room and included as part of your membership. 1:00 PM, B. Stuyvesant Champagne Tasting Room This gathering is members only, no guests and no cost to you. I’ll be opening a few rare bottles I’ve been saving specifically for this occasion. We’ll sip, connect, and enjoy Champagne in a relaxed, effortless setting. Formal invitations t

Thanksgiving is not a one-note meal and Champagne shouldn’t be either. It’s a table of contrasts: rich and light, savory and sweet, tradition and personal touch. That’s exactly why Champagne works so beautifully with Thanksgiving. Its acidity refreshes the palate, its bubbles lift heavier dishes, and its versatility carries the meal from first toast to last bite. Where Champagne Shines Before the meal - Champagne is perfect as guests arrive light pours, easy conversation, no

I am a Champagne hoarder!!!! I have a wine fridge that holds 108 bottles, (& a wine cave in France) and yes it is stocked with Champagne only. No reds waiting their turn. No whites “for balance.” Just Champagne, minding its business, chilling exactly where it belongs. Some people collect handbags.Some people collect art.I collect Champagne. It’s curated. It’s intentional. And every bottle is there for a reason. Now… let’s talk about that friend. You know the one. She shows u

(Finally — and Here to Stay) Some Champagnes arrive quietly, waiting for the moment when everything aligns. Eminence was first introduced in 2024. The Champagne itself was exactly where it needed to be, expressive, precise and intentional. But the packaging wasn’t right. And when something doesn’t meet the standard, you don’t push it forward.You pause. You pull it back. And you get it right. I made the decision to pull all the bottles and revisit the details. Because present

October marks an important close in Champagne, harvest is officially complete. There’s something grounding about that moment. The work in the vineyard has finished, the decisions have been made, and what remains now is patience, care, and trust in the process. As harvest comes to a close, we’ve also completed holiday production. That milestone always carries a quiet sense of pride. It’s the point where months of planning turn into something tangible bottles prepared, details

October 19th. Paris. I’m at La Grande Épicerie de Paris , which means I’ve convinced myself I’m just running a few “simple errands.” Butter is non-negotiable.Cheese is expected. And of course, I’m stocking up on the French delicacies I always bring back with me. One of my favorites? Smoked duck. It ’s rich, elegant and somehow tastes better simply because I carried it home from Paris myself. There are certain things you don’t compromise on, this is one of them. I’m feeling

During a private visit to Armand de Brignac (Aces of Spades)… We started at 9:00 AM. Which sounds reasonable, until you factor in that the night before had been spent in Burgundy, lingering over some very good wines, excellent conversation and the kind of “just one more glass” decisions that feel correct at the time. The morning came quickly. I had to rush to make my train and for a brief moment, I felt like I was back in high school coat open, backpack slung over one shoulde

Welcome and thank you for becoming a member of the B. Stuyvesant Champagne Club . Your decision to join is more than a subscription; it is an invitation into a world of intention, craftsmanship and celebration. This club was created for those who appreciate not only exceptional Champagne, but the story, culture and moments that surround it. At B. Stuyvesant Champagne, we believe Champagne is not reserved for milestones alone, it is meant to be woven into everyday joy, meaning