An hour's drive from Epernay to the west lies the village Jaulgonne where Christian Briard has his vineyard. He asked us to call when we arrived at the local town hal, to meet us. After a hand shake we follow him to the vineyards. When we get there, we understand why he wanted to have us there. Christian has started a small vineyard and has no (not yet) tasting room. Therefore down the slope of his vineyard, he put down a table. He speaks enthusiastically about his past and about the Champagne h... | more