Champagne lights up classic films as a sign of joy, wealth, and love. Picture Marilyn Monroe with her potato chips and bubbly in The Seven Year Itch. Audrey Hepburn sips it before breakfast in Breakfast at Tiffany’s. James Bond savours it time and again, mainly Bollinger. Julia Roberts tastes it with a strawberry in Pretty…

Over recent years, Dry January has become an increasingly popular initiative across the UK, with the latest figures revealing that a third of Brits were estimated to be partaking in the trend this year, marking the biggest Dry January on record. Those who are not currently taking part in Dry January – or may have…

In 2025, Champagne shipments account for 266 million bottles, a slight decline of just under 2% compared to 2024 (271.4 million). In an unstable and unpredictable environment, marked by multiple challenges – including geopolitical context, shifts in social behaviours and consumption, stock adjustments and inflation etc. – Champagne producers and Houses are working collectively to…

A Royal Warrant of Appointment in the UK is a prestigious honour granted as a mark of recognition to people or companies who have regularly supplied goods or services to the Royal Household for at least five years. This allows them to display the Royal Arms and the phrase ‘By Appointment to…’ on their products,…

Take this fun quiz and see how much you really know about Champagne!

Celebrating life’s small moments with a glass of Champagne embodies an elegant and meaningful approach to acknowledging personal achievements and everyday joy. Champagne, long associated with luxury and celebration, elevates the ordinary with its effervescence, transforming routine experiences into memorable occasions. This practice encourages mindfulness and gratitude, offering individuals a moment to pause and savour…

With the build up to Christmas in full swing, now is the perfect time to curate the ultimate festive hamper. One of the season’s most versatile gifts, hampers make the perfect present for friends and family, with each easily tailored to match tastes and personalities. As such, the Champagne Bureau UK has put together some…

As the days get shorter and temperatures drop, there is no better way to get into the festive spirit than by cosying up and watching a Christmas film. From the nostalgia of vintage classics like It’s a Wonderful Life, to the joy that accompanies modern masterpieces such as Elf, the variety of Christmas movies are…

As the chill sets in and the air thickens with mist, there’s an unmistakable smell all around: that of fir trees covered with sprinkles of snow. It’s time; Christmas is around the corner! “It’s the most wonderful time of the year”, as sung by Andy Williams.   It is the season that everyone waits for…