Frédéric Panaïotis and the Future of the Bubbles in our Glass

It’s September in Champagne, and an unmistakable buzz fills the air as winemakers prepare for another harvest: the much-anticipated vendanges, as they are called here. This year feels different. The harvest is later than in recent years, closer to historical norms when picking stretched into October. It’s no surprise: Champagne has been drenched in relentless…