Champagne News
Olympic Cookout with Champagne Flair
The Summer Olympics gets underway today, July 26 in Paris. It’s easy to incorporate a bit of French flair into traditional American celebrations whether you’re grilling in the backyard or munching on potato chips in the family room. Below are some fun suggestions for pairing classic American foods with a bit of bubbly from across…
Champagne Philippe Lancelot – Interview With James Moreau
The love of Champagne is infinite, a language that everyone can understand, a sparkle that can shine in anyone’s glass, it can connect people, brings them together and places a smile on faces around the world. In this exclusive feature on Glass of Bubbly, we speak with James Moreau, the skilled Winemaker at Champagne Philippe…
Sipping Gold: Vintage Secrets from Olympic Athletes
Can you imagine sipping Champagne in the middle of your morning run? It might sound bizarre today, but this bubbly beverage was once considered a performance enhancer by athletes. Alcohol, in general, was appreciated for its stimulating effects and Champagne was a favorite thanks to its rejuvenating effervescence. Greek runner Spiridon Louis, winner of the…
Champagne Canard-Duchêne – Interview With Jérôme Durand
The love of Champagne is infinite, a language that everyone can understand, a sparkle that can shine in anyone’s glass, it can connect people, brings them together and places a smile on faces around the world. In this exclusive feature on Glass of Bubbly, we speak with Jérôme Durand, the General Director of Champagne Canard-Duchêne,…
Champagne Caillez Lemaire – Interview With Virginie Vanpoperinghe
The love of Champagne is infinite, a language that everyone can understand, a sparkle that can shine in anyone’s glass, it can connect people, brings them together and places a smile on faces around the world. In this exclusive feature on Glass of Bubbly, we speak with Virginie Vanpoperinghe, the skilled Winemaker at Champagne Caillez…
Champagne Prepares for the Upcoming Harvest
As per each year, Champagne winegrowers and houses met in Epernay, within the Comité Champagne headquarters, to agree on the conditions for this year’s upcoming harvest. The available yield for 2024 has been set to 10,000kg/ha, a lower level than for the previous harvest (11,400 kg/ha) to reflect shipping markets. Key outtakes include: Shipments from…
The Best Al Fresco Spots for Enjoying Champagne in London this Summer
As Charles Dickens once said: “Champagne is one of the elegant extras in life”. Champagne exports now account for almost 60% of total sales (171.7 million bottles), compared to 45% ten years ago. The UK is still the second largest Champagne export market in the world; with 25,534,935 bottles shipped to the UK in 2023. Now…
Champagne Piot-Sévillano – Interview With Christine Sévillano
The love of Champagne is infinite, a language that everyone can understand, a sparkle that can shine in anyone’s glass, it can connect people, brings them together and places a smile on faces around the world. In this exclusive feature on Glass of Bubbly, we speak with Christine Sévillano, the Owner and Winemaker of Champagne…
Director Of Champagne Chassenay d’Arce – Interview With Manuel Henon
The following interview was completed in French, the interview below is being shared in both the original French and translated into English. The love of Champagne is infinite, a language that everyone can understand, a sparkle that can shine in anyone’s glass, it can connect people, brings them together and places a smile on…