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Champagne & Sparkling Wine: From Ancient Times to Global Fame
Champagne or sparkling wine is an ancient drink that is now an irreplaceable attribute of every special occasion. It is viewed as a symbol of status, quality, and prestige. At the same time, it is a symbol of celebration and joy. Many people call it a “happy drink” that can bring cheer and joy to…
In Taste He Trusts
Didier Mariotti, Veuve Clicquot’s Chef Des Caves, Uncorks The Unique Savoir-faire Of The Iconic Champagne House With The Yellow Soul If you were to name a Champagne brand, chances are the first name that would probably naturally pop into your mind would be Veuve Clicquot. Blending that wow factor with that certain French je ne…
Champagne Vintage Years: 1960’s
It was known as the swinging sixties for many when England was the centre of global attention with The Beatles, Rolling Stones and The Who. Be it Mods and Rockers, Mini Skirts and go-go boots, Twiggy or Jean Shrimpton and of course there was also a World Cup Willie Victory in 66. Celebrations were very…
Blazing A Path Into The Future Of Champagne
Charlotte De Sousa Is Uniquely Leading The Movement Towards A More Inclusive Industry The story of Champagne DE SOUSA is one of family values and ethics of respect for nature. An atypical success story that has its original roots outside of Champagne, all the way down South on the Iberian Peninsula. Champagne DE SOUSA is…
Champagne Vintage Years: 1970’s
The 1970’s delivered Champagne a decent handful of vintages. Though these years will be long past their peek performance levels, well at least to the standards of the then winemaker, they nonetheless prove to be much sought after today and offer a unique insight of taste/aroma profiles to what is now around 50 years of…
Can We Taste The Terroir In Champagne?
A mystical belief about Champagne, as with wines in general, is the idea one can taste the terroir in a wine. A first issue then is of course what is the meaning of the concept “terroir”. The problem is then that by trying to define this concept, the describing words each have again their own…
The Story Of Champagne Bollinger
The story of Bollinger Champagne began with Athanase de Villermont, the youngest son of a noble family. He inherited an extensive estate from his family in the Aÿ area of France. He foresaw the potential of the wines of Champagne, but as an aristocrat he was forbidden to become involved in trade. Happily, he met…
Champagne Shipped Over 33 Million Bottles to U.S in 2022
The United States remains the top export market in both volume and value. The Champagne Bureau, USA, announced 33,720,198 bottles of Champagne were shipped to the United States in 2022, the most bottles shipped to any country outside of France. In addition, the value of these shipments reached more than $997.9 million (€946.9 million). Globally,…
3 Artisanal Champagnes for Easter Weekend
Easter is a great occasion to share a glass of Champagne with your loved ones and celebrate the arrival of spring! You don’t need any occasion to open a bottle of Champagne but let’s just say it is a great companion for your sophisticated brunch menus, to create a fizzy cocktail or just to enjoy…