Champagne News
National Caviar Day: Where to Celebrate in London
Friday, July 18 is National Caviar Day. To mark the occasion, the Champagne Bureau UK is highlighting a selection of London venues offering Champagne and caviar experiences. After all, the two pair beautifully for a number of reasons: Champagne is high in acidity, and this cuts through the saltiness and umami flavours of the caviar,…
Champagne Gonet Sulcova – Gaia Grand Cru
Husband and wife, Vincent Gonet and Davy Sulcova, settled in Épernay in order to create their brand “Gonet-Sulcova” in 1985. Their children, Karla and Yan-Alexandre, took over from the family estate in 1997 and 2003. “Toasty brioche, freshly baked pastries, custard cream biscuit notes on the nose. Very high razor sharp rapier-like appley acidity but…
Celebrating Champagne’s UNESCO 10th Anniversary with 10 Lesser-Known Facts You Need to Know
July 4 2025, marks the 10th anniversary of Champagne’s inclusion as a UNESCO World Heritage site, a prestigious recognition of the region’s unique cultural and historical significance. In celebration of this milestone, the Champagne Bureau UK is sharing ten facts you may not know about Champagne that highlight the craftsmanship and history behind the pinnacle of…
Visit Champagne: 10 Years of UNESCO heritage and a story still evolving
July 4, 2025 marks the 10th anniversary of Champagne’s inscription as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, a major moment not only for the region, but for French cultural heritage as a whole. To toast the occasion, The Champagne Bureau UK would like to take the opportunity to spotlight five reasons why now is a great…
Best Venues To Enjoy Champagne Al Fresco-Style This Summer Season
The weather is heating up and al fresco dining is back. The Champagne Bureau UK* has collated a guide to some of London’s chicest new summer settings to enjoy Champagne al fresco-style in the city, with something to suit everyone’s tastes – from elegant city sanctuaries to vibrant venues with live music. Best for sipping…
Champagne Laurent Lequart Vintage Meunier 2019
Champagne Laurent Lequart is a grower (family) producer house with 11 hectares of vineyards located in the village of Passy Grigny that lies in the heart of the Marne Valley. A producer using local cooperative operations to collect and press its grapes (Dom Caudron cooperative, which is a very modern and sleek operation serving varied…
Champagne Sanger Pères d’Origines 2016
A highly regarded Champagne House, producing incredible Champagnes, they took home 4 Gold Medals and 1 Category Trophy at the Glass of Bubbly Awards 2024, blowing the judges away with the quality within the bottles. The Sanger brand was founded in 1952. They hold 13 Hectares of vineyard, have 42 Grands Crus representing the entire…
National Rosé Day – June 14, 2025
National Rosé Day, which is celebrated on the second Saturday of June, will be taking place this year on June 14. Considered to be the quintessential summer drink, there is no doubt that we as a nation love this complex and fruity style, with Rosé Champagne now accounting for 11% of all Champagne styles shipped…
Champagne André de Villeneuve Rosé Grand Cru
André de Villeneuve Champagne was founded with a vision to redefine the world of champagne, transcending traditional expectations and crafting an unparalleled experience of luxury and elegance. The World’s Finest Glass of Bubbly Award Winner in 2022, taking home the trophy for their incredible Rosé Grand Cru. “The colour is a warm rosé with a…