EAT SLEEP WINE REPEAT: A wine podcast

Author: Janina Doyle

A wine podcast bringing the joys of wine to wherever you are in the world. This is the place for fun, casual wine conversations, with tips, wine facts and wine tasting to inspire your next bottle of wine or vineyard visit. Listen to Winemakers, Sommeliers and Master of Wines who share their extensive knowledge, talking about wine regions and their terroir, their favourite wine pairings and winemaking techniques. This podcast is ideal for anyone starting their wine journey and studying WSET level 1 and 2 or just some great revision for those of you going even further. So grab that wine glass and lets get stuck in!
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Ep 214: Before the Bubbles - Vins Clairs with Perrier-Jouët & Mumm
Episode 229
Monday, 14 April, 2025

Hello wine friends. In this Champagne episode we go behind the bubbles with a rare insider’s look at the still base wines of Champagne—vin clairs. From tasting sessions at iconic houses like Perrier-Jouët and Maison Mumm to exploring the nuances of vineyard pruning and regenerative viticulture, this episode uncorks the raw beauty and complexity of Champagne before it sparkles. Expect wine history, expert insight, and travel tips for planning your own fizz-filled adventure. If you want to skip ahead: 1.00: Travelling to Champagne from London 1.30: Pronouncing Reims, and the differences between Reims and Épernay 2.30: The four official pruning methods of Champagne 5.45: The history of Champagne 8.50: Tasting Vins Clairs Wines - what are they? 11.45: Maison Perrier-Jouët 14.00: The most interesting Vins Clairs comparing vines planted with cover crops 15.30: Comparing the same Vins Clairs base wine aged in stainless steel and foudre 16.00: Eating at Maison Belle Epoque 17.00: Maison Mumm 19.30: Comparing Chardonnay Vins Clairs to the Pinot Noirs 20.15: Mumm Cordon Rouge Brut NV 21.15: Mumm RSRV Blanc de Noirs 2014 22.09: The Loisium Hotel in Mutigny Any thoughts or questions, do email me: janina@eatsleepwinerepeat.co.uk Or contact me on Instagram @eatsleep_winerepeat If you fancy watching some videos on my youtube channel: Eat Sleep Wine Repeat Or come say hi at www.eatsleepwinerepeat.co.uk Until next time, Cheers to you! ---------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------- THE EAT SLEEP WINE REPEAT PODCAST HAS BEEN FEATURED IN DECANTER MAGAZINE, RADIO TIMES AND FEED SPOT AS THE 6TH BEST UK WINE MAKING PODCAST.