Champagne News
Champagne Tours Guidelines
Back in 2015 Champagne was designated a UNESCO World Heritage area which further helped to put this famous wine region on the wine tourism map. Needing no second introduction, Champagne is known by many as the ‘King of Wines’ with globally acclaimed brands such as Veuve Clicquot, Dom Pérignon and Cristal originating from its terroir….
Champagne Vintage Years: 1990’s
A decade of Champagne production between 1990 and 1999 saw exceptional vintages being declared that were very much held in high esteem as were the vintage releases from the 1980’s. Today, now in 2022 and fast approaching 2023, the decades of the 1980’s and the 1990’s are some of the most eagerly searched for and…
Investing in Grower Champagne
Not all Champagne is the same and for those reading who do not know too much about the subject, we have many different styles / regions / makers. When we are lucky enough to be perusing the wine isle of the supermarket and names like Moët & Chandon, Veuve Clicquot and Lanson are jumping out…
Ultimate Guide to Champagne Krug Vintages / Price Values
Champagne Krug, the master in blending, for many will signify the best of the best when it comes to Champagne, from consumers to wine professionals it is recognised as being one of the most expensive Champagnes and delivering one of the best tasting experiences. If there was a King of the King of Wines (Champagne)…
Champagne Patrick Boivin: Le Clos 667
I recently initiated a discussion in one of my Facebook groups, Champagne Collectors, regarding the preferences towards Clos / Single Vineyards, Vintage and Prestige. Currently (11/01/2023) that survey asking people what they would rather spend more on is Vintage at 55%, Clos / Single Vineyards at 35% and Prestige at 10%. There are also some…
What Is The Raison D’être Of Champagne?
As a vinosopher my life is a true journey. Every experience pops up its own existential questions which challenge me to think about the mystery of life. One of those moments was the last 15th of the month, the day of each month my wife and I toast on our marriage with a sparkling glass…
Tips on Champagne for the Perfect Mother’s Day
With Mother’s Day just around the corner the Champagne Bureau UK* wanted to share their perfect Champagne pairings to celebrate. Whether you’re planning a relaxing day at home or a big celebration, choosing the correct style of Champagne can be a difficult task, but here are some tips to guide you on how to find…
Interview with Hélène de Troyes: Champagne Hélène Beaugrand
Descendant of a long line of vignerons in the Aube region, Hélène Beaugrand launched her eponymous house in 2018 with six cuvées from her three hectares of vines in Montgueux. The village is some 10 km from Troyes and known as the Montrachet of Champagne with some of the most illustrious houses competing to source…
Champagne: Blanc de Blancs vs Blancs de Noirs
Squeeze a white grape or a black grape and the juice that comes from it will be clear which leads us to understanding better the terms Blanc de Blancs and Blancs de Noirs. If you spot either of these phrases on a bottle of Champagne you can be certain it will be white wine over…