Christopher Walkey
Southern France Sparkling Wine – Bourdic Hills
The most famous sparkling wine today originates from France which is of course Champagne, though did you know that the French hold plenty more exceptional fizzy delights? You’d probably have heard of Crémant which holds seven geographical with regions across the country where production takes place to include Alsace, Burgundy and Bordeaux. Alongside this already…
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Discover Sparkling Wines of Sicily
I have visited Italy countless times in the last few years and being a sparkling wine journalist, my invites and time have mostly been spent concentrated on the Northern areas where such regions as Prosecco, Franciacorta and Trento can be found. The climate and the land (terroir) of the north is very much suited to…
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Classic Champagne Blend
A common phrase in the world of bubbles is that of ‘classic Champagne blend‘ though what really does it mean as it is also referred to with wines made outside of the region itself? Surely it is exclusive to the famous region of Champagne in France? The term itself is one of the famous styles…
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Ultimate Guide to Champagne Dom Pérignon Vintages / Price Values
One of the most famous Champagne labels, and even making it into several James Bond movies, is Dom Pérignon which for many wine professionals is very much the best producer. A household name and instantly recognisable branding, Dom Pérignon holds much fame and acclaim including probably the most famous quotes of Champagne – “Come Quickly…
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The Relationship Between Desserts & Rosé Champagnes
Rosé Champagne is usually that touch more special, right? Certainly a few £s more when we look to purchase a bottle compared to their brut (white versions) – This is via the marketplace setting the price, not the cost to produce it, as many white Champagnes are made with black grapes anyway. Could we say…
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What is Placomusophilia?
Are you a placomusophile? Are you always tempted to keep hold of the plaque de muselet when you pop open a bottle of bubbly? Are you confused yet? For those not in the know then let me explain what these words and terms mean and it is quite an exciting and hotly followed subject in…
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How many Grapes does it take to make a Bottle of Champagne?
I am assuming that you know it takes grapes to make a bottle of Champagne?! In fact, all wines (unless stated otherwise) are made from grapes of which there are over 10,000 varieties across the world that are used in the production of reds, whites, rosé and fizzy ones. Popular grape varieties include: Chardonnay Pinot…
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What does Grand Cru Mean?
A certain phrase that you like to see on your bottle of wine is ‘Grand Cru’. These magical two words will mean that you are in for the finest end product of the better grapes of the wine region you are about to enjoy the wine of – You’ve got one of the better examples…
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Champagne Producers: Deutz
Nestled peacefully and yet boldly within the Champagne producer community of what for many is the wine regions best village, Aÿ, sits Deutz. I am always surprised by the somewhat lazy and tranquil atmosphere in Aÿ, though it holds some of the world’s most famous Champagne houses, the pace of life remains never more, it…
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