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Champagne Deutz Vineyards – Flowering Indicates that we’ll be Harvesting in September

After a generous 2022 harvest that delighted winegrowers and cellar masters alike, attention is now focused on the 2023 vintage. Despite a difficult start to the campaign, with heavy rainfall from March to mid-May, the return of sunshine at the end of May enabled the vineyards to show us its best side for the flowering….

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Pop a Bottle of Porte Noire Champagne, this Summer for the Ultimate Luxury Experience!

As the temperatures rise and the sun shines brightly, there’s no better time to savour the moments of joy and celebration. Renowned actor and entrepreneur Idris Elba has created a wine range of unparalleled luxury and sophistication! Porte Noire for every occasion, whether it’s a weekend getaway, enjoying a glass by the pool, a memorable…

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Mathieu Roland-Billecart

Mathieu Roland-Billecart explains: Champagne Billecart-Salmon ID code

There’s magic inside every bottle and though many times we might be accustomed to pop open that bottle of Champagne and share it now and then with friends and family, there’s a few of us who’d like to know more about what’s inside the bottle prior to pouring. There is always important information contained on…

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Buena Vista La Victoire Champagne

There are a number of French Champagne producers who have operations in California, such as Roederer (whose California wine I prefer over the French, and it’s half the price). But here’s a twist: a California winery with a genuine French champagne. And this isn’t just any winery; Buena Vista is the second oldest in the…

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Champagne Pairings for the Summer Season

There’s nothing better than an English summer; tennis and cricket, barbecues, picnics and, of course, Champagne! With its impressive diversity, Champagne is an incredibly versatile pairing to enhance all of your favourite summer foods and occasions. As such, the Bureau du Champagne UK* are here to guide you on how to find the perfect Champagne…

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Cameron Foster

Interview: Cameron Foster of Deux Six Wines

It’s time for another interview and we are reaching out to Cameron Foster, Managing Director of Deux Six Wines so let’s pop open a bottle of fine Champagne and hear what he has to say to our questions:   Q: Please give our readers a quick elevator pitch on yourself and your Champagne journey to…

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CEI John Jackson

Champagne Enthusiast Interview: John Jackson

The love of Champagne travels globally and does so breaking down any and all barriers from flavour appreciation to languages. I have found that Champagne lovers, or we can call these people enthusiasts, connoisseurs, collectors and more – We are all very much alike in that we love to share our experiences between each other…

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Comité Champagne 2023

Positive figures released by Comité Champagne

Just jumping off from a live Zoom broadcast from Comité Champagne which shows plenty of positives achieved and exciting plans for the immediate future. Despite covid and the likes of global government lockdowns, effecting tremendously the hospitality sector, also Brexit and complications with transportation of Champagne from the EU to the UK, the Comité Champagne…

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What Is The Difference Between Tasting and Drinking?

What To Do If You Are Tasting Champagne There are many steps to create a perfect Champagne tasting, but first it is important to: 1. Look at the color and perlage 2. Smell the aromas and try to apply what notes you can smell 3. Taste the Champagne 4. Time to think, what does the…

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