What we tasted in February 2026
- Feb 16
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Champagne Verrier et Fils - Emmanuel and Laurence Verrier
On February 13th we were delighted to have a presentation from the Champagne producers Emmanuel and Laurence Verrier of Verrier et Fils in Étoges. This tasting was organised by our deputy chairman Bob McKinley following his many personal visits there.
Étoges is in the Côtes de Blancs, about 10 km just south of Épernay, in the heart of the Chanpagne region. The wines of Verrier et Fils are made by the 5th generation of the family, and are made without herbicides or insecticides. We were taken through their entire range, from the zero dosage Nature, the 5 g/l dosage Ismérie to the 30 g/l Demi-Sec (the others being 7 g/l); the Ismérie and the Raymond Verrier benefiting from some oak.
We had a high turnout for this tasting. It was very well appreciated, not only as a rare Champagne tasting, but also for the first-hand knowledge that Emmanuel and Laurence were able to bring.
For more information: https://www.champagne-verrier.com
The wines tasted were:
Brut Nature, NV. 33% Pinot Meunier, 33% Pinot Noir, 33% Chardonnay
Tradition Brut, NV. 75% Pinot Meunier, 20% Chardonnay, 5% Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir Brut, NV. 100% Pinot Noir
Fleuron Brut, NV. 90% Chardonnay, 10% Pinot Noir
Ismérie Extra-Brut, NV. 100% Chardonnary
Raymond Verrier, 2019. 90% Chardonnay, 10% Pinot Noir
Rosé Brut, NV. 90% Chardonnay, 10% Pinot Noir (& Pinot Meunier as red)
Tradition Demi-Sec, NV. 33% Pinot Meunier, 33% Pinot Noir, 33% Chardonnay
