
Renowned wine importer Martine Saunier returns as our guide in the second installment in a trilogy of wine films. Here we get a rare glimpse behind the scenes into the real Champagne through six houses, from small independent producers to the illustrious houses of Gosset and Bollinger. In the vineyard, 2012 threatened to be 'the year of all our fears.' But most Champagne is not just the product of a specific year and its weather. Signature house styles are creations that happ... (Full plot summary below)
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Renowned wine importer Martine Saunier returns as our guide in the second installment in a trilogy of wine films. Here we get a rare glimpse behind the scenes into the real Champagne through six houses, from small independent producers to the illustrious houses of Gosset and Bollinger. In the vineyard, 2012 threatened to be 'the year of all our fears.' But most Champagne is not just the product of a specific year and its weather. Signature house styles are creations that happen behind closed doors and in the miles of cellars beneath Champagne. Pull back the curtain and see how the people of a cold, tough land with a grim history triumph in producing the drink of joy, seduction and celebration.
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| Hollywood ReporterJustin LoweIt's A Year in Champagne's dedication to sharing the winemakers' own experiences, along with their anecdotes about this most quintessential of wines, that makes the film so enticing. |
| User ReviewBen FLots and fun and a lot of surprises. Had no idea about what goes into it, hard work and a little luck from the weather! |
| User ReviewStuart P8/15/15 Netflix An interesting look at the region, history and technique of champagne. Informative and fun. Lots of work goes into the product and it should make you more appreciative of all that went into that bottle when you pop the cork. |
| User ReviewWilliam WFine but offered nothing new other wine documentaries haven't offered before. The champagne is a little flat... |