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Celebrate Valentine’s evening with Canard-Duchêne

Celebrate Valentine’s evening with Canard-Duchêne

By Glass of Bubbly / 12th February 2015

With Valentine’s Day fast approaching, the pressure is on to throw the perfectly decadent evening for that special someone. The most romantic celebration of the year would not be complete without Champagne bubbles and the world-renowned Canard-Duchêne recommends a pink sparkler that’s sure to impress. Canard-Duchêne was created as the result of the marriage of…

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Add Luxury to Valentine's Day with Champagne Thiénot

Add Luxury to Valentine’s Day with Champagne Thiénot

By Glass of Bubbly / 12th February 2015

Nothing completes a luxurious and romantic dinner for two this Valentine’s Day like a bottle of Champagne. International boutique House Thiénot has an elegant offering, perfect to toast to your loved one this year. Thiénot Brut NV is a blend of three grape varieties selected from the finest vineyards in Champagne. The pale yellow wine…

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Battle of the Bubbles: New Zealand vs English Sparkling Wine

By Glass of Bubbly / 11th February 2015

New Zealand and English sparkling wine to go head-to-head to celebrate the Cricket World Cup To kick-off the celebrations, New Zealand sparkling wine will compete with English sparkling wine in the “Battle of the Bubbles” on Thursday 19th February in Wellington, the day before the two teams meet for real on the cricket pitch! Each…

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Charles Heidsick Appoints New Cellarmaster

Charles Heidsick Appoints New Cellarmaster

By Glass of Bubbly / 11th February 2015

Cyril Brun who has been at Veuve Clicquot for 15 years is to become the new cellarmaster for Charles Heidsieck on 25 May 2015. He will join the team led by Régis Camus and work alongside Stephen Leroux, director of the House Charles Heidsieck. Cyril was born in the village of Aÿ, located in the heart of…

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Pink Bubbly for Valentine’s Day

By Glass of Bubbly / 10th February 2015

Valentine’s Day wouldn’t be the same without flowers, chocolate and of course bubbly! Pink bubbly in particular is seen as the more romantic choice so we’ve given you a selection of Champagne, Prosecco, English sparkling wine and other sparkling wines to inspire you for this Valentine’s Day. Billecart-Salmon Brut Rosé   Its pale and bright…

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Slate Wine Racks

Slate Wine Racks

By Glass of Bubbly / 10th February 2015

I design and make a range of wine racks from world famous Welsh Slate and Portland Stone. These vary in sizes from a single hole for your prize bubbly upto our largest rack at 42 x holes, standing over 6ft tall! Slate is a great material and has many features and attributes and lends itself…

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Champagne Gremillet ~ The Uniques

Champagne Gremillet ~ The Uniques

By Glass of Bubbly / 10th February 2015

The unique is incomparable, even exceptional. Only excellent vintages or particular vinification techniques can produce unique Champagnes. LE MILLÉSIMÉ 2009   Attractive golden yellow color, bright and sparkling. Fine, dynamic bubbles. The nose is very expressive, even garrulous, telling tales of a fine summer and the merry laughter of the grape-harvesters, bearing baskets of ripe fruit…

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Champagne Gremillet ~ The Pures

Champagne Gremillet ~ The Pures

By Glass of Bubbly / 10th February 2015

The word pure speaks for itself. At Champagne Gremillet, it denotes the purety of the wine, for Champagnes with no dosage ZÉRO DOSAGE   Very pretty golden color with ocre glints that reflect its extreme luminosity Bright, limpid with a rim of fine, creamy bubbles. Just like a breath of fresh air, the nose is…

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Champagne Gremillet ~ The Classics

Champagne Gremillet ~ The Classics

By Glass of Bubbly / 9th February 2015

SÉLECTION   A pretty pale golden yellow in color rippling with fine, persistent bubbles. Bright, luminous and limpid. The nose evokes happiness – a lively alliance of delicious floral and fruity notes, of acacia, hawthorn, peach, pear and apricot. The taste is pleasant and refreshing with a nice balance of acidity and maturity with toasted…

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