Champagne News
Champagne Autréau de Champillon
With the Champagne classification located within strict 32,000 hectares of vineyard area, along with some 16,000 grape growers of which there are over 2,000 Champagne names producing 50,000 different labels then you can certainly be lost in translation when it comes to discovering and selling. What though helps us is the popularity of Champagne, the…
Where can I find Vintage Champagne?
Though we like to be very much up to date with the latest gadgets and trends in life from mobile phones to fashion, many of us will be rather attracted to those vintage items from classic cars to vinyl records. I’m sure that at some point or another we collected items in a subject that…
Introducing TEN21 The Game-Changing Champagne
For their 10-year anniversary, De Watère proudly introduces TEN21 – the next step of this internationally acclaimed luxury champagne brand. With its approachable, fun and balanced character, this Premier Cru composition of 50% Chardonnay and 50% Pinot Noir, appeals to Champagne novices and seasoned connoisseurs alike. Just as TEN21 revolutionizes the Champagne experience, the best…
When is the best time to drink Champagne?
Champagne seems to get away with being the drink that is acceptable to be seen enjoying at any time of the day and any situation. From breakfast to dinner, toasting celebrations at weddings or to fine memories of a past family member – Champagne cuts it far more than being spotted with a gin and…
How to Recognise Champagne Faults
In most cases, we get to enjoy that glass of Champagne at its best, within its peak performance level, exactly as the winemaker wanted us to enjoy it. France’s most famous sparkling wine will usually set us back more money than many of its competitors and for consumers worldwide, our expectations of it are relatively…
Relationship between Romance & Fizz
When we think of true romance, many of us picture scattered rose petals, Champagne, and candles. It’s no coincidence that bubbly is considered a staple for celebrating romance around the globe. In fact, Champagne has represented love since the 18th century when Louis XV’s favourite mistress – Madame de Pompadour – declared that “Champagne is…
Valentine’s Day: Love in Lockdown
Less than ideal circumstances doesn’t have to mean less than ideal celebrations this Valentine’s Day. If you’re looking to make the most of this lovely holiday during lockdown, we’ve got plenty of great ideas to help you celebrate with your partner this year. Whether you’re quarantining together or experiencing a long-distance lockdown, these ideas will…
Happy Valentine’s Day with Champagne Albert Beerens
Take advantage of Valentine’s Day, February 14th, to declare your love and share a unique moment together. For this occasion, we offer you our Pink Champagne – Cuvée Eternel Rosé. This blended rosé, with a predominance of Pinot Noir (70%) accompanied by Chardonnay (15%) and Pinot Meunier (15%), from the 2015 harvest and sorted on…
Sparkling Wine Mountains and Rivers: The River Marne
Both famous names and both ingredients of providing the world with some of the finest sparkling wines. I am speaking of the Champagne region and a famous river that runs through it, the River Marne. Standing up on the hills full of vines I have many times looked down towards this river and been delighted…