Five Questions with Charles Curtis MW: Burgundy, Champagne, and Vintages to Know

In this episode of Five Questions, presented by the Vint Marketplace, we welcome Charles Curtis MW—renowned wine consultant, author, and authority on Burgundy and Champagne.

Charles shares his expertise on how maps help decode complex wine regions, how vintages like 2012 in Champagneand 2019 in Burgundy are shaping collector trends, and why lesser-known regions like New York’s Finger Lakes and Germany’s Mosel deserve your attention.

Highlights include:

• His top current-release and historic vintages in both Burgundy and Champagne
• Why 2017 Burgundy is a sleeper vintage for wine lists today
• The importance of geographic context in understanding terroir
• Insights from his upcoming books, including one focused entirely on Champagne
• Domestic favorites: Willamette Valley Pinot Noir and Finger Lakes Riesling

Whether you're a collector, a Burgundy obsessive, or just looking for your next great bottle, this fast-paced interview offers expert perspective in just a few minutes.

About the Guest:
Charles Curtis MW is a Master of Wine, former Head of Wine at Christie’s Americas and Asia, and author of Vintage Champagne: 1899–2019 and The Original Grand Crus of Burgundy. He contributes regularly to Decanter and other top wine publications.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to Vent Wine Podcast
00:19 Welcome to Five Questions
00:43 Interview with Charles Curtis MW
00:48 Focus on Burgundy and Champagne
01:34 Importance of Maps in Wine Regions
02:46 Favorite Vintages in Burgundy and Champagne
05:31 Exploring Other Wine Regions
06:27 Conclusion

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The Vint Wine Podcast is hosted and produced by Billy Galanko. For more content follow Billy on Instagram @BillyGalanko_wine_nerd and for partnerships and collaborations please email billy@sommeliermedia.com.

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