Classic Wines

Brian Freedman and Christian Holtzhausen (International House Communications Director of Charles Heidsieck) taste champagne in the beautiful Brasserie Cognac Restaurant. Watch as these two experts riff on champagne food and wine pairings, the history of Charles Heidsieck Champagne, and much more. The two bottles sampled today are the Charles Heidsieck Brut Reserve Non Vintage, and the Charles Heidsieck Blanc des Millenaires 1995.

Food and wine pairings are not an exact science, however a beautiful pairing can be a wonderful thing. In this episode of Classic Wines TV we visit Picholine in New York City for a top of the line food pairing with one of Piper Heidsieck's Rare Champagnes. Join Brian Freedman, Christian Holthausen of Piper Heidsieck and Jason Miller of Picholine Restaurant as they sample this delicious pairing.

Join Brian Freedman and Christian Holthausen in this opportunity to taste Rare Champagne. Holthausen, the International House Communications Director of Piper Heidsieck, explains the importance of crispness and purity in all Piper Heidsieck Champagnes, especially these Rare bottles. Learn about vintages, bottle sizes, and other factors that can effect the creation of Champagne.

Champagne Showdown Host Brian Freedman discusses two very findable, very affordable bottles of Champagne. Contrary to popular belief, most Champagnes are not made up of a single white grape. Instead, they are a carefully crafted mix of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier. This production can result in intriguing differences between bottles. Join Brian as he samples Jacquart and Nicolas Feuillate Champagne.

Have you ever wondered about the bubbles in Champagne? How about how to open the bottle, or how about that famous party trick of opening the Champagne bottle with a saber? Join The Classic Wines Minute as we answer these questions and more. Veuve Clicquot has allowed us to sample their wine and discuss Veuve Clicquot Champagne with Charles Curtis, director of wine and spirits education for Moet Hennessey. To find your own bubbly to enjoy please visit us at ClassicWines.com for a wide selection of wine from around the world.

Veuve Clicquot's Vintage Champagne is one of life's special treats. This week on the Classic Wines Minute Brian Freedman visits with Charles Curtis, the director of wine and spirits education for Moet Hennessy, to learn more about the qualities of vintage Champagne. Join us to learn what food pairings go well with Champagne, how long to keep vintage Champagne, and the complexity that vintage Champagne has on the nose and the palate.

There are few food and wine pairings better than Champagne and...well, everything! From light hors d'oeuvres to the rich, hearty foods we eat during the holidays, no wine in the world compliments a wider variety of dishes than Champagne. In this episode of The Classic Wines Minute, we visit Charles Curtis, Moët Hennessy's Director of Wine and Spirits Education, for a special tasting of Veuve Clicquot's finest cuvées.

At the Old Field Vineyards in Long Island we learn how they use the traditional French method of making champagne. Brian Freedman talks with Ros Baiz about the Blanc de noir champagne method sparkling wine that they produce and the careful steps it takes to make such a wonderful wine.