France is the soul of fine wine, and no day better honors that legacy than Bastille Day. From the regal bubbles of Champagne to the sun-soaked reds of the Southern Rhône, the mineral purity of Chablis to a Médoc sleeper from a banner vintage, today’s newsletter celebrates the glorious diversity of French terroir. Each pick comes straight from the K&L team—Gary, Keith, Alex, and Ryan—offering their top choices to toast la belle France. Raise a glass with us this weekend and discover what makes these bottles so timeless and essential.
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July 14, 2025 - Aaron Hughes
I've always felt that Champagne is one of the more transformative wines that we have. What better a way to turn a dinner into a celebration than by popping a bottle of Champagne? How best do we celebrate major milestones and holidays? With a bottle of Champagne. Maybe it's the ritual of opening the bottle, slowly unfastening the cage, keeping a thumb over the top (or even more properly, a serviette) and then easing the cork out. Sometimes you prefer to just go for it and, after pointing it away from everyone you love, just using your thumbs to give it that cheerful **POP** and then a little cheer when you don't even lose a drop.
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