I have a theory that drinking Champagne is for every occasion, not just the special ones. And since I can’t really tell one bubbly from the next, I decided to do a little Champagne tasting at Pops for Champagne while in Chicago. This is my list of a few I sampled and recommend the next time you want to toast for absolutely no reason at all. Turns out that every Champagne has a personality of it’s own.
#5. Krug Grand Cuvée – Rich and full-bodied, toasty and complex.
#4. Louis Roederer Brut Premier – Sophisticated richness and a glossy finish.
#3. Henriot Brut Souverain – Bright and developed with an acute personality.
#2. Grosset Grande Réserve – Bold with restraint and purity, nearly perfect.
#1. Ferrari Perle’ 2002 – Complex and forward, yet sleek, skillful in it’s creation.
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When my parents were newlyweds, they moved to Paris, and within a couple weeks, their older French neighbors invited them over for dinner. Looking forward to making local friends, my mom brought them an armful of fresh flowers, and my dad wore his best suit and tie. But then something strange happened…
We were craving a warm and hearty lunch in chilly Chicago, so we stopped by 
