Glass of Bubbly
Champagne Louis Dousset
Ever since 1844 our family has paid an almost obsessive attention to caring for our vines, for each separate plot and for each individual plant. The key is to respect the land and respect the plant life; to achieve this we use a combination of traditional practices and modern technology. Our vineyards, as well as our Champagnes, benefit…
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Explore Wales with Welsh Wine Trails
The Welsh wine industry has seen a 70% increase of bottles produced in the last ten years, now producing 100,000 a year. The award-winning vineyards of Wales have grouped together to create a Welsh Vineyards Association to promote the growing wine sector in Wales. At Welsh Wine Trails, there are 12 places you can visit, including Ancre Hill, Parva…
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Enjoy a Glass of Bubbly at German Gymnasium
12th November sees the opening of D&D London’s German Gymnasium, within the newly renovated Grade II listed former gymnasium in King’s Cross. Executive Chef, Bjoern Wassmuth, has created broad-ranging menus featuring some classic Mittel-European dishes as a nod to the site’s German heritage. The dining areas will encompass one of Kings Cross’ largest al fresco…
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Win a Bottle of Trianon 1966 (NOW CLOSED)
With its sophisticated and historical name, Trianon is the inheritance of Roger-Constant Lemaire who transformed this Champagne House in 1966. Fifty years on and the family is honouring his memory with the creation of Trianon 1966. This exceptional Champagne is a limited edition of only 2,000 bottles and will be presented is a beautiful Oak…
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7 Bubbly Halloween Cocktails
Halloween isn’t just for kids, try these bubbly cocktails perfect to celebrate Halloween. Sour Witch (pink) 40ml absinthe 20ml almond syrup 12ml Lime Juice 3 or 4 Sour pitted cherries Champagne In the bottom of a mixing glass, mix the sour cherries in the lime juice and almond syrup. Add the absinthe with ice and shake very…
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High Hopes for 2015 Perrier-Jouët Harvest
Chef de Caves Hervé Deschamps, describes himself as ‘cautiously optimistic’ about the 2015 harvest now that all the musts have been received at the winery in Epernay. Deschamps commented: “I am pleased with the potential of this year’s harvest so far: the grapes are very healthy with good maturity levels and potential alcohol in excess…
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Mumm Announces Sponsorship of Formula E
Maison Mumm is delighted to announce its sponsorship arrangement with the FIA Formula E Championship, the world’s first all-electric racing series, which is being hailed as the future of motorsport. Races are held on city-centre circuits around the world and provide never-before opportunities for audience participation via the innovative “FanBoost” concept, which enables spectators to…
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Celebrity Interview: Hannah Cockroft MBE
Hannah, nicknamed ‘Hurricane Hannah’ is a British wheelchair athlete specialising in sprint distances and holds the world records at T34 100m, 200m, 400m and 800m. At her first Paralympic games in London 2012, she thundered into the record books, bringing home double Gold and breaking four paralympic records in the T34 100m and 200m. She…
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Domaine Delmas Cuvée Mémoire Blanquette de Limoux Brut Nature 2011
Cuvée Mémoire – Blanquette de Limoux– Brut Nature 2011 Mauzac (mainly) – Chardonnay Ageing: minimum 24 months on laths – Dosage: Brut Nature, zero dosage From Tête de Cuvée selected juices obtain from the first press with low pressure extraction Oak barrels vinification and ageing during 8 months on lees Rich, complex, unctuous and mineral.…
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