Champagne & Barbering: Same Craft, Different Bubbles
It’s no secret—we love champagne. Every year our team heads to the Champagne region for a tasting of what we like to call the gods’ drink. But what does any of that have to do with barbering? Maybe nothing… and yet, a little bit.
Like a great shave, great champagne is pure craft: patience, precision, and ritual. We love visiting growers, asking questions, and learning how the magic happens. Our go-to is Thierry Hotte—a small family house that isn’t famous (and doesn’t try to be) but obsesses over quality. Our kind of people.
How Champagne Happens (the super-short version)
Harvest & press – Hand-picked grapes are gently pressed to keep the juice bright and clean.
Base wine – The juice ferments into a still wine.
Blend & tirage – Wines are blended; a mix of yeast and sugar is added.
Second fermentation – In the bottle, bubbles form naturally.
Aging on lees – Bottles rest for months (often years) for texture and depth.
Riddle & disgorge – Sediment is coaxed to the neck, then removed.
Dosage & cork – A touch of sweetness (or none) sets the style; cork and cage go on.
Simple to say, hard to do perfectly—just like a straight-razor finish.
We’ve brought in four beautiful cuvées we stand behind as a team. Curious? Have a look around our website and webshop. Stock lasts until it’s gone—then we’ll head back to the countryside for another round of learning (and tasting).
Enjoy them the way we do: with good company, good stories, and a steady hand.
Cheers — Santé!
