Champagne News
Champagne Deutz: Brut Classic NV
Viticulture The grapes are harvested in Ay, Marne Valley, Cotes des Blancs, and Montagne de Reims, with over 80% of the grapes coming from vineyards that are rated Premier or Grand Cru. For some years the company has employed a policy of durable viticulture, cutting down on the use of chemicals, reducing yields and increasing…
Gratiot-Delugny Champagnes
Brut Reserve This is the traditional Cuvée of the Marne Valley, faithfully made by the Gratiot-Delugny family with a blend of Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier, this Champagne has a pale gold colour with fine and plentiful bubbles. It has a good length in mouth and a good intensity. This is a full bodied Champagne, excellent…
Champagne Gratiot-Delugny
HISTORY Jules Gratiot and Louise Delugny who both came from Champagne families, founded the Gratiot-Delugny House in 1889 which is located in Croûttes sur Marne. Emile Gratiot succeeded as Récoltant-Manipulant (wine-grower), followed by Robert Gratiot, who today hands down the tradition and knowledge to his son David. THE VINEYARD There are three vineyardsof 9 hectares in:…
Wearing Memories
Chances are you remember the last time you opened a bottle of Champagne, sharing such special moments create a cherish memory you want to lock away safely forever. Whether it is an anniversary, birthday, and wedding or catching up with friends and loved ones these are memories that bring joy every time you remember them….
New Cuvee Rosé Petite Douceur Launched by Champagne Gosset
Champagne Gosset, the oldest wine house in Champagne, Aÿ, 1584 – currently celebrating its 430th anniversary – has launched a new cuvée, Petite Douceur Rosé. This extra dry wine achieves a delicate balance between sweetness and acidity and is the perfect accompaniment for desserts or afternoon tea, as well as savoury dishes with a ‘sweet…
New Labels for Champagne Boizel
Founded in 1834, Champagne Boizel has cultivated excellence since its origins by respecting the values of authenticity and commitment to the best quality. In 180 years of existence, this family house has forged its reputation on the subtlety of its blends and the finesse of its different Champagnes. For Evelyne Boizel and her sons, this ambition to conjugate the past…
Is the Cru System a ‘Cru’cial guide to quality?
The Échelle des Crus vineyard rating system was introduced in the early to mid twentieth century to categorise individual grape producing villages “crus” in Champagne, providing them with a percentile score. The intention of the system was to ensure growers received a fair price for their grapes. However, since its inception just 17 villages have…
Grower Champagne Tours
Meet the champagne makers in the Aube and the Marne. Grower Champagne Tours offers visitors tours in Champagne and Burgundy as well as guided walks in Troyes. It was created by Jon Catt who lives in Troyes and is a qualified guide with over thirty years experience. On a Champagne tour visitors staying in Troyes…
Champagne Henri Mandois: Collection Classique
Brut Origine The harmonious blending of the 3 grape varieties (40% chardonnay/30% Pinot meunier/30% Pinot Noir) with all crus from the House puts this Cuvée Brut Origine on a new level, made from a perfect balance and remarkable quality. This Champagne also benefits from a blending of wines from 3 different years in order to…