Christopher Walkey
Champagne Flavours Explained
If you have ever wondered what Champagne tastes like then I hope this article will help you to understand what to expect and why. For those of us who have experienced Champagne already then this article will allow you to explore flavours you’ve yet to enjoy. Champagne can offer a variety of flavours thanks to…
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Champagne Vintage Years: 1980’s
Some would say that the 1980’s was a glorious decade for Champagne and contained some of the best vintage examples with people still enjoying them today. With thousands of producers and countless famous labels, even when the weather was not the greatest there will still be some vintage labels released though the year might not…
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Why Do We Celebrate with Champagne / Bubbles?
21st Birthday party? Podium position at the Grand Prix? Wedding reception? Celebrations, congratulations, success, romance or your own special moment all somehow tend to involve a glass of bubbly no? Most times it is Champagne, though our choice is quite limitless with bubbly wine from English to South African and who can really say no…
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Champagne Tours Guidelines
Back in 2015 Champagne was designated a UNESCO World Heritage area which further helped to put this famous wine region on the wine tourism map. Needing no second introduction, Champagne is known by many as the ‘King of Wines’ with globally acclaimed brands such as Veuve Clicquot, Dom Pérignon and Cristal originating from its terroir.…
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Champagne Vintage Years: 1990’s
A decade of Champagne production between 1990 and 1999 saw exceptional vintages being declared that were very much held in high esteem as were the vintage releases from the 1980’s. Today, now in 2022 and fast approaching 2023, the decades of the 1980’s and the 1990’s are some of the most eagerly searched for and…
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Investing in Grower Champagne
Not all Champagne is the same and for those reading who do not know too much about the subject, we have many different styles / regions / makers. When we are lucky enough to be perusing the wine isle of the supermarket and names like Moët & Chandon, Veuve Clicquot and Lanson are jumping out…
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Ultimate Guide to Champagne Krug Vintages / Price Values
Champagne Krug, the master in blending, for many will signify the best of the best when it comes to Champagne, from consumers to wine professionals it is recognised as being one of the most expensive Champagnes and delivering one of the best tasting experiences. If there was a King of the King of Wines (Champagne)…
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Champagne Patrick Boivin: Le Clos 667
I recently initiated a discussion in one of my Facebook groups, Champagne Collectors, regarding the preferences towards Clos / Single Vineyards, Vintage and Prestige. Currently (11/01/2023) that survey asking people what they would rather spend more on is Vintage at 55%, Clos / Single Vineyards at 35% and Prestige at 10%. There are also some…
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Champagne: Blanc de Blancs vs Blancs de Noirs
Squeeze a white grape or a black grape and the juice that comes from it will be clear which leads us to understanding better the terms Blanc de Blancs and Blancs de Noirs. If you spot either of these phrases on a bottle of Champagne you can be certain it will be white wine over…
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