Glass of Bubbly
Armand de Brignac
The Cattier family, producers of Armand de Brignac, have a rich history as an elite Champagne house. In the tiny Champagne village of Chigny les Roses, the Cattiers have owned and cultivated family vineyards since 1763. Today, the house remains independently-owned and run by the family with a staff of fewer than 20 people under…
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Champagne Paul Déthune
Champagne Paul Déthune’s winery and vineyard are located in the village of Ambonnay en Champagne. This terroir bears the appellation of Grand Cru excellence (only 17 communes have this honour) and its reputation is based on a unique expression of Pinot Noir, pleasantly combined with Chardonnay. Pierre learned to walk in the vineyards alongside his…
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Champagne René Jolly and the Muselet-Y
Champagne René Jolly, has devised a variation on the traditional Champagne closure – the Muselet-Y. 5th generation head of the family business and current winemaker Pierre-Eric Jolly came up with the idea for the Muselet-Y in 2007 and developed the machinery for producing the Muselet-Y himself. The Muselet-Y is a three-legged adaptation of the traditional four-legged wire cage that holds a cork securely in…
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Help, I’ve got more Champagne than I can drink right now! How should I store it?
A real first world problem! If, like most of us, you don’t happen to have a huge purpose built wine cellar right under your house then what is the best way to store your cherished Champagne and keep it just right for when you decide to enjoy it? I have pulled together a few handy…
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Bruno Paillard Assemblage 2004 and Blanc de Blancs 2004
Champagne Bruno Paillard Assemblage 2004 and Blanc de Blancs 2004. Hailed a “remarkable vintage” by owner, Bruno Paillard, 2004 was a year which was typified by richness, following a near-perfect growing season. The Assemblage 2004 is a blend of nine villages from the region – the proportions of which are a house secret – with…
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Bruno Paillard
Bruno Paillard was born in Reims in 1953. His ancestors have been vinegrowers an grape brokers in the two Grands Crus villages of Bouzy and Verzenay since 1704. In January 1981, Bruno Paillard is 27 years old, and with nothing but his will – no vineyards, no money – he sells his old Jaguar that…
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G.H.Mumm – The Red Ribbon
In 1876, a single idea changed the course of G.H.Mumm’s future. To assert the quality of its champagne, G.H.MUMM’s agent Joseph Jourdan came up with the idea of decorating the bottles with the famous red ribbon of the Legion of Honour. For some esteemed customers, a few bottles were decorated with a ribbon of genuine red silk, sealed with…
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G.H.Mumm – The History
The story begins in 1761, when Peter Arnold Mumm, born of a long line of barons and knights stretching back to the twelfth century, proprietors of substantial vineyards, set up a wine merchants’ in Cologne. When his three sons Gottlieb, Jacobus and Philipp joined the business, they took a keen interest in the Champagne region, whose sparkling wines were enjoying…
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P. Louis Martin Champagne
Located in the Montagne de Reims surrounded by 10 Hectares of vineyards this family owned Estate brings you this range of Grower Champagne. P Louis Martin Brut Bouzy NV 70% Pinot Noir – 30% Chardonnay Great brioche and lemon nose, with a creamy feel on the palate. Fine delicate and persistent bubbles, balance well with the…
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