Welcome to the part one of our mini series "Champagne: Meet the Growers", in which we introduce you to some amazing Grower Champagne Domaines.

We welcome Arthur Larmandier of Domaine Larmandier-Bernier to The Premier Cru! Larmandier-Bernier make quintessential Chardonnay from the Côte des Blancs. They started in the 1970s and have become one of the leading Grower Champagne Domaines. Simply put, Grower Champagne does not get much better than Larmandier-Bernier.

On the episode we discuss:

• The history of the Domaine
• The terroir of the Côte des Blancs and why it is so well suited to Chardonnay
• Their approach to viticulture and winemaking to get the best terroir expression in their wines

We also taste two Larmandier-Bernier wines on the podcast: Latitude and Terre de Vertus

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We welcome John and Desiree Chantarasak, Co-Founders of AngloThai, to The Premier Cru!AngloThai started as a pop-up and evolved into a restaurant in November 2024. Within six months, the restaurant was awarded a Michelin Star, which is testament to the hard work, passion and skills of John, Desiree and their team. The cuisine takes inspiration from Thai flavours, people and culture using seasonal British produce. It is truly a unique addition to the UK culinary landscape!

On the episode we discuss:

• The development of AngloThai from pop-up to Michelin Star restaurant
• Creating authentic Thai flavours using British produce
• The personal relationships they have with suppliers and wineries
• And the restaurant's fantastic wine program

We also taste two wines by Charlie Herring in the UK and Nibiru in Austria. Both are delicious!

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We welcome Alex Pitt, Co-Founder of Lower Wine Bar, to The Premier Cru!

When a wine bar gets set up by a team that's worked at Brat, The Clove Club, Kiln and The 10 Cases, you know it will be good. Lower has a brilliant wine list and at some of the best prices you will find in London. Right in the heart of Waterloo, the bar is intimate and welcoming with a functional cellar as an awesome private dining room. Their signature dish, Spanish tortilla, is not to be missed either.

On this episode we discuss:

• How Lower Wine Bar was founded

• Alex's favourite wine regions and producers
• The best spots in London to try your favourite wines

If you want to listen to a blind tasting live then this is the episode for you. Tell us in the comments if you want more blind tastings.

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