Champagne News
Plus de Bulles – Diebolt Vallois Cuvee Prestige Review
Following my review of J-M Seleque, bottle number two from Plus de Bulles promised to be another tantalizing experience, particularly being a bottle highly recommended by Patrick Borras, chief sommelier of three Michelin starred restaurant Pierre Gagnaire. I am delighted to report that this was a delicious Champagne (as if there was ever any doubt?)…
Pommery Style
In 1874, Pommery created the first brut Champagne. Each year, Pommery and Cellar Director Thierry Gasco perpetuate the house’s style, which is characterised by elegant yet discreet aromas, freshness and vivacity on the palate, with a long, supple finish, and a structure that is well-built but light at the same time. Brut Royal Refinement, perfection,…
Cuvée Femme de Champagne 2000 from Duval-Leroy
Carol Duval-Leroy and Sandrine Logette -Jardin, her wine maker, have together created a distinctive bottle with its rounded lines which nurtures a great Champagne, golden like a jewel and soft like a fragrance, designed to gain approval from people of taste and distinction. The prestigious cuvee Femme de Champagne is the product of the development…
Champagne Monopole Cuvée Impératrice
The excellence of fine dining. Founded in 1785, Heidsieck & CO Monopole is one of the oldest Houses in Champagne. This historical legacy is present in each of these wines, recognised for their exceptional oenological and often award-winning qualities. COLOUR: This cuvée sparkles with brilliant golden yellow nuances. It is delicately effervescent, with an innumerable…
Champagne Thiénot Brut
This contemporary Champagne House, led by its founders, the Thiénot family, combines finesse, fruit and freshness in a blend of three grape varieties selected from the finest vineyards in Champagne. The wine develops a spring-like bouquet, where floral and fruit aromas intertwine. The lively, delicate wine evolves on the palate towards a long finish, exuding a succession of orchard notes. Powerful…
Mumm celebrates 10th edition of Route du Rhum-Destination Guadeloupe
Maison MUMM is proud to celebrate the 10th edition of the Route du Rhum-Destination Guadeloupe, the transatlantic single-handed yacht race that takes places every 4 years in November, as they continue to honour victory and the best in human achievements. Supporting some of the most prestigious sailing races in the world since 1977, MUMM has…
Plus de Bulles – J-M Seleque Cuvee Speciale
A recent delivery from those rather excellent purveyors of high quality Champagne, Plus de Bulles, lifted my day earlier this month but when to crack open such exquisite and interesting Champagne? The answer sprang forth via e-mail on Friday whereby I was informed I had an interview for a new job and at least a…
Canard-Duchêne Charles VII Grande Cuvée des Lys Blanc de Blancs
Add some sparkle to your Christmas celebrations with Canard-Duchêne Charles VII Grande Cuvée des Lys Blanc de Blancs. With the festive season fast approaching the planning of Christmas and New Year’s Eve parties will soon be in full swing. Of course, no festive soiree is complete without raising a glass of the finest Champagne to…
Champagne Posters
Champagne and sparkling wine advertisement posters in the century-old French tradition. Exclusive poster in the Belle Epoque, Art Nouveau or Art Deco fashion. Jean-Pierre Got began designing posters in 1992 with his first commission from a Bordeaux wine negotiant house celebrating its 100th anniversary. He uses traditional poster-design technique, Jean-Pierre paints both illustration and text in gouache…