but many a petit vigneron continues a way of life his family has practiced for several generations, some numbering as many as nine. Joseph Loriot-Pagel, farming sustainably on just under 8.5 hectares, works a sixth generation vineyard. Vincent Joudart, known for his 2006 Special Club Millésime, cultivates just 7 hectares. La Maison de Champagne Moussé Fils continues to perfect the art on just 5.5 hectares of vineyards in the family since

1750. Juillet Lallement produces delicate nectars on a tiny 4.12 hectare vineyard, tending vines that average over 40 years of superior grapes. Small vineyards translate to limited production, and thus, few bottles are available for export. Small RM grand cru vineyards often hide in the shadows of the magnificent megabrands, even in their native France. Recent trends toward artisanal, farm-to-table cuisine have driven demand for champagnes that echo the

return to simpler, more natural choices. The vignerons have upped their game to embrace additional export. Thus, a resurgence in the spontaneous, intricate, complex RM grand crus has given many small farmers a bevy of new markets. An additional advantage of these small batch, RM grand crus is attractive pricing, inviting discriminating oenophiles to explore their bubbly virtues. Due to trend, price, and exceptional quality, these interesting,