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Champagne Pierre Gobillard
Pierre Gobillard is situated in Hautvillers the home of Monk Don Pérignon. For three generations Gobillard family have produced champagne from their vineyards. Gervais Gobillard began the business 1947, with his son Pierre. Nowadays Pierre’s son Herve and his wife Florence Gobillard are the current proprietors with their daughter Cholé helping out in the shop…
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Champagne Vincent D’Astree
The Name of Pierry most probably comes from the word ‘Pierre’ meaning stone, as denoted by a local saying from the Cubry valley. The soils of Pierry’s vineyards do indeed contain small stones, producing an unaffected wine with taste distinctly reminiscent of gunpowder. Champagne Vincent d’Astrée was created in 1956, due to the desire and…
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Champagne G. Tribaut
Three generations ago the family business Champagne G Tribaut settled in the heart of the Vallee de la Marne situated 1½ hours drive from Paris, 25km from Reims and 5km from Epernay. Their house is situated in the beautiful village of Hautvillers. The home town of the MONK DOM PERIGNON. Throughout the years the Tribaut…
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Moët Hennessy launches Chandon in the UK
Moët Hennessy is launching Chandon – a sparkling Argentine wine – in the U.K. Chandon will be available in Majestic (as well as Gaucho restaurants) from 1st May 2014, with two wines: Chandon Brut with a RRSP of £14.99; and Chandon Rosé with a RRSP of £15.99. Chandon Argentina was Moët & Chandon’s first vineyard…
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Champagne Vollereaux
Vollereaux is the fruit of five generations of family traditions. Born into a wine making family established in Pierry and Moussy, since 1805, it was the end of the Great War that Victor Vollereaux decided to promote his champagne by himself. He achieved his first vintage in 1923 and offered his production to a circle…
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Spiral Cellars – The Garden Cellar
Spiral Cellars recently launched the Garden Cellar, combining the newly developed weather-proof External Trap Door with the components of the Original Spiral Cellar, to create a convenient option for Spiral Cellars fans looking to avoid ripping up their beloved flooring. The Garden Cellar is designed to remain watertight and as it is dug into the…
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Chandon Classic Sparkling Wines
Brut Classic Chandon Brut Classic captures the expression of California’s vineyards. Its crisp and fresh flavor profile relies on a blend of the three traditional grape varietals used in Champagne — Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier — and adds a celebratory note to any occasion. Brut Classic consistently expresses our signature flavor profile of apple, pear and citrus flavors…
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How to Open a Bottle of Sparkling Wine
How to open a bottle of Sparkling wine. 1. Make sure the bottle is cold. Sparkling wine is best when served cool (45 to 55 degrees). The best way to chill sparkling wine is to place the bottle in a bucket filled half with ice and half with cold water for about thirty minutes or chill…
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Chandon
In 1973, Domaine Chandon became the first French-owned sparkling wine venture in the United States. Moët & Chandon sets its sights on Napa Valley as the next world-class sparkling wine region with a commitment to craft the finest range of American sparkling wines—wines that reflect California’s vibrant regional character and yet remain true to centuries-old méthode traditionnelle.…
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