Champagne News
Alexandre Penet – A Man with a Plan
What do you do to make your wines stand out from the crowd if you’re one of the 2,500 or so small Grower Champagne makers? The answer is to think outside the box, broaden your ideas and find your own distinctive style. Alexandre Penet of La Maison Penet is a classic example of someone who’s…
Champagne BILLECART-SALMON Blanc de Blancs
This Chardonnay cuvée has been elaborated from the five grand cru vineyards of the Côte des Blancs: Avize, Chouilly, Cramant, Mesnil-sur-Oger and Oger. It is a blend of two different years revealing the special quality of the Chardonnay. Appearance: The fine mousse of delicate bubbles elegantly accompanies the glints of its gold colour. Aroma: A cuvée that will surprise you with its pure intensity…
New Sabrage World Record
A new sabrage World Record was set in Gothenburg, Sweden. During the Gothenburg Wines & Deli fair. Julio Chang, the owner of the cocktail bar Hush-Hush, sabered 55 bottles of Champagne Tendil & Lombardi in 60 seconds, beating the former record by 7 bottles. The record attempt was set up by the Swedish wine importer…
Gifts for Grown-ups this Easter with Champagne BILLECART-SALMON
Easter Sunday may sometimes be considered the national day of chocolate and Easter Egg hunts for children but this year make sure not to forget gifts for the grown-ups too! A bottle of BILLECART-SALMON Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru is a wonderful way to make someone feel special this Easter Sunday, 05 April 2015. With…
Champagne A.R Lenoble Cuvée Gentilhomme
Cuvée Gentilhomme Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Vintage is part of the ‘Prestige’ Collection, wines that take excellence to extremes to express only the truly essential. Careful selection of grapes and harvests ensures that only the best makes it into these exceptional wines. GRAPE VARIETIES AND ORIGIN Cuvée Gentilhomme is made with Chardonnay only from…
Champagne Mignon Gourmet Collection
Standbys within our range, these elegant Cuvées de Prestige offer finesse and minerality; the perfect accompaniment to a festive aperitif or a celebratory meal. Prestige Brut 55 % Meunier 35 % Chardonnay 10 % Pinot Noir Combining structure, vivacity and aromatic complexity, this intense, distinguished cuvée offers excellent length on the palate. As an aperitif…
Champagne Dampierre: Ambassadeurs Range
Cuvée des Ambassadeurs Vintage 2007 Grand Cru It will certainly impress you with its class, distinction, nobility, sophistication and elegance. As its name mentions, the Grand Vintage is a great wine that will match perfectly with your best meals. Vintage: 2007 25% Chardonnay Grand Cru 75% Pinot Noir premier cru Brut Rosé Premier Cru The…
Champagne A.R Lenoble Cuvée Intense
A.R Lenoble’s range of wines illustrates the full richness and diversity the Champagne region has to offer. The Cuvée Intense is part of the ‘Classiques’ collection, made from extremely harmonious blends. Fruity and well-balanced, they are the perfect companion to any pleasure shared. GRAPE VARIETIES AND ORIGIN Cuvée Intense is a blend of the 3…
Champagne Mignon: Heritage Collection
These Cuvées embody the values that have been passed down from father to son and are made predominantly with Pinot Meunier, offering a fruity, well-rounded style. Grande Réserve 80 % Meunier 10 % Chardonnay 10 % Pinot Noir A very fruity, well-rounded Champagne with notes of citrus and fresh white fruit, and a light, fluid…