Glass of Bubbly
Tanguy Martin of Hotel TerraVina named Moët UK Sommelier of the Year 2015
Martin’s victory came after a tough final at the Savoy hotel in London yesterday, where he competed against Romain Bourger of the Vineyard at Stockcross, and Arnaud Bardary from Maze in London. Bardary was placed second, while Bourger was third in the competition, organised by the Academy of Food and Wine Service (AFWS) and The…
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Treat Your Dad to a Bottle of BILLECART-SALMON Brut Sous Bois Champagne this Father’s Day
This unique cuvée is entirely vinified in oak. Appearance: A radiant yellow crystalline appearance with golden glints brought to life by a luminous bead of persistent fine bubbles. Aroma: Dry fruits, fresh citrus and white fruits coupled with finely buttered seductive notes. Palate: A burst of flavours with notes of grilled brioche and toffee. Food Pairing: Makes…
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Champagne de Castelnau Édition 2015 & Le Tour de France
Champagne de Castelnau Brut Réserve Édition 2015 released for Le Tour de France. Following the success of the first limited edition Champagne de Castelnau Brut Réserve which was released to celebrate the brands’ association last year, the Édition 2015 has been unveiled and will be exclusively available in Spirited Wine and Nicolas stores and online. Castelnau…
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Champagne Bruno Paillard Launch New Packaging for Multi Vintage Range
For only the third time since it was founded in 1981, Maison Bruno Paillard has changed the presentation of its three multi vintages, which comprise La Première Cuvée, La Première Cuvée Rosé, Le Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru. In addition to new labels to better reflect the roots of the maison, it has also taken…
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Champagne at the Grand Prix
Champagne at the Grand Prix dates back to 1950. The first-ever French Grand Prix was held at the Reims-Gueux circuit on 2nd July 1950 and the winner, Juan Manuel Fangio, was presented with a magnum of Moët & Chandon. In 1967, at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, Dan Gurney invented Champagne spraying on the victory podium at Le…
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First English Wine Tasting Tour
The very first English wine tasting tour took place on the last day of English Wine Week. Nicola Boarer, founder said ” The first tour appealed to a real mixed bag, with some cool 20 somethings, a couple on secondment from Korea and some Kiwi’s who wanted to see the comparison with Australia and New Zealand.”…
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Champagne D.ROCK
Champagne D.ROCK is produced by a small, idyllic family business located in the Champagne region, France. The luxurious cuvee D.ROCK Brut Gold is the first Champagne worldwide with a handmade logo made out of over 1000 crystals. “A floral character with a hint of honey and lime” is the best description for our delicious…
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Mouzon-Leroux L’Atavique Brut Réserve Grand Cru
This is a very special completely organic and biodynamic cuvée of which only a couple of thousand bottles are produced every year. Every bottle is numbered. Aromas of brioche, biscuit, apple, strawberry and black cherry. Taste of pear, brioche and almond. Bubbliez are the importer of organic price-winning grower Champagnes from three Champagne houses. Besides importing these beautiful…
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Lanson Reenchants its Iconic Cuvée
Black Label owes its emblematic name to Victor Lanson who, in 1937, wished to pay tribute to the British market and notably the Royal Court of the United Kingdom which Champagne Lanson has supplied by appointment since 1900. The colour black, a symbol of elegance, was a natural choice for this Champagne dominated by Pinot Noir. Today the House is enhancing its iconic Champagne…
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