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Aging Champagne like sherry: Monmarthe's Meunier with no dosage
EP 38Latest episode · 12 June 2026

Aging Champagne like sherry: Monmarthe's Meunier with no dosage

Gauthier Monmarthe ages 100% Pinot Meunier in a perpetual solera with zero dosage. On staying independent as a grower, the CIVC, and convincing his father.

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Earlier episodes37 episodes since February 2025
EP 37Evmorfia Kostaki on dry Muscat from SamosEvmorfia Kostaki on dry Muscat from SamosFounding partner and winemaker, Kostaki Winery14 May 2026EP 36Benoît Gouez on Blending Moët ChampagneBenoît Gouez on Blending Moët ChampagneChef de Cave, Moët & Chandon29 Apr 2026EP 35Roza Brito on Proxies from Brito's FarmRoza Brito on Proxies from Brito's FarmFounder, Brito's Farm2 Apr 2026SparkRetsina Reimagined: The Science Behind 1979 Wines, winemaker1979 Wines: Eleni Kechrir's Science-Driven Retsina26 Feb 2026SparkEnrico Rivetto: Biodiversity, Barolo, and Breaking DOC Rules, winemakerEnrico Rivetto: Barolo, Biodiversity, DOC Rules30 Jan 2026SparkStamatis Mylonas discussing Savatiano and the ancient terroir of AtticaStamatis Mylonas: Savatiano That Ages Well13 Jan 2026EP 31Laura Rhys on Gusbourne and English Sparkling WineLaura Rhys on Gusbourne and English Sparkling WineMaster Sommelier & Global Brand Ambassador, Gusbourne27 Dec 2025EP 30Yiannis Mylothridis on 300 Native Greek GrapesYiannis Mylothridis on 300 Native Greek GrapesFounder, Oenopolis27 Nov 2025EP 29Carla Maria on the Secrets of Kopke PortCarla Maria on the Secrets of Kopke PortWinemaker, Kopke14 Nov 2025SparkPablo García de León of Bodegas Viuda de Manjón discussing the sherry renaissanceBodegas Viuda de Manjón: Sherry's Renaissance25 Oct 2025EP 27Vicky Corbeels on Cool-Climate WinemakingVicky Corbeels on Cool-Climate WinemakingWine Researcher UAntwerp & Cru Design9 Oct 2025SparkHarold Hamersma in conversation with Jeroen Vonk for Sparks by VinoVonkHarold Hamersma and 40 Years of Dutch Wine Ratings5 Oct 2025EP 25Joshua on small Champagne growersJoshua on small Champagne growersFounder, Mijn Champagne Moment19 Sept 2025SparkJoni Sloesen of Zavel winery in conversation with Jeroen Vonk for Sparks by VinoVonkJoni Sloesen of Zavel: Pfalz Grapes, Dutch Wine12 Sept 2025EP 23Drakos Garakis on a 12.5% Syrah from CreteDrakos Garakis on a 12.5% Syrah from CreteWinemaker, Garakis Winery3 Sept 2025EP 22Lodewijk of Daily Creta on Crete's Hidden WinesLodewijk of Daily Creta on Crete's Hidden WinesCo-founder, Daily Creta29 Aug 2025EP 21Meta van den Boomen on Domein Holset's Novo 2022Meta van den Boomen on Domein Holset's Novo 2022Co-owner, Domein Holset22 Aug 2025EP 20Yiannis Karakasis MW on Great Greek WinesYiannis Karakasis MW on Great Greek WinesMaster of Wine, founder Great Greek Wines8 Aug 2025EP 19Ayleen Charlotte on AY Wines' unfiltered RieslingAyleen Charlotte on AY Wines' unfiltered RieslingFounder, AY Wines2 Aug 2025EP 18Antoin Peeters on Klare Wijn and Dikke DonderdagAntoin Peeters on Klare Wijn and Dikke DonderdagRTL Nieuws news anchor and founder of Klare Wijn1 Aug 2025EP 17Jochen Schaufelberger on Sekt for Dutch wineriesJochen Schaufelberger on Sekt for Dutch wineriesOwner, Schaufelberger Sekt25 Jul 2025EP 16Bruno Suter on the 2025 drought and Wijn de BoeBruno Suter on the 2025 drought and Wijn de BoeOwner, Wijn de Boe15 Jul 2025EP 15Mathieu Begthel on Winemaking in WalloniaMathieu Begthel on Winemaking in WalloniaMaître de chai, Vignoble de Bellefontaine11 Jul 2025EP 14Sustainable wine in bag-in-box with Jeen AkkermanSustainable wine in bag-in-box with Jeen AkkermanFounder of The Winepack4 Jul 2025EP 13Anja Vondenhoff: the Champagne Specialist CourseAnja Vondenhoff: the Champagne Specialist CourseInstructor Champagne Specialist Course, founder Wijncampus20 Jun 2025EP 12The tea innovation behind Established Sparkling TeaThe tea innovation behind Established Sparkling TeaCo-founder of Established Sparkling Tea, former chef at Moon (A'DAM Tower)6 Jun 2025EP 11Oliver Weingärtner on volcanic SomlóOliver Weingärtner on volcanic SomlóNatural winemaker, Weingärtner Vines (Somló, Hungary)23 May 2025EP 10Tessa van der Wouw, Sommelier of the Year 2025Tessa van der Wouw, Sommelier of the Year 2025Sommelier, Inter Scaldes, Sommelier of the Year 2025 (GaultMillau)16 May 2025SparkSietze Wijma of The Art of Tasting explaining wine aromas for Sparks by VinoVonkWine Aromas Explained: The Science with Sietze Wijma9 May 2025EP 8Fleur on Cul Sec: Alcohol-Free Natural Wine from de FruitslagersFleur on Cul Sec: Alcohol-Free Natural Wine from de Fruitslagersde Fruitslagers / Cul Sec2 May 2025EP 7Amar on Barth Riesling Brut from the RheingauAmar on Barth Riesling Brut from the RheingauImporter, Bubbels van Amar25 Apr 2025EP 6Douwe of Vindeux on Artisanal ChampagneDouwe of Vindeux on Artisanal ChampagneCo-founder, Vindeux18 Apr 2025SparkRutger Siersma in conversation with Jeroen Vonk for Sparks by VinoVonkRutger Siersma on Wine Trends and the Robust Podcast4 Apr 2025EP 3Miria Bracali on Cecchi Coevo 2021, the Super TuscanMiria Bracali on Cecchi Coevo 2021, the Super TuscanChief Winemaker & Director of Production, Cecchi19 Mar 2025EP 2Pascal Noordover on Bouteille de Plaisir: Alcohol-Free Bubbles for Special MomentsPascal Noordover on Bouteille de Plaisir: Alcohol-Free Bubbles for Special MomentsFounder of Bouteille de Plaisir7 Mar 2025EP 1Joshua of Mijn Champagne Moment on Jean LaurentJoshua of Mijn Champagne Moment on Jean LaurentFounder, Mijn Champagne Moment21 Feb 2025
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