Cradle of Pinot Noir Vignerons since before the 1789 French Revolution, the Bruns have always been motivated by a deep love of Aÿ their little home town, more a large village, renowned as the cradle of the original 17th century Champagne made purely from Pinot Noir. Head of the family Roger Brun, now semi retired,…

One of the true great family firms in Champagne from its birth in Ay (1838) until 1990, Deutz fell victim to the effects of the ensuing first Gulf War that triggered acute world recession, compounded by disagreements among family shareholders. So, Head of House André Lallier-Deutz had to consider selling up; he, fortunately, found a…

So you have bought or earned that bottle of Champagne so it is totally down to how you enjoy it right? I am not going to tell you how to drink your well earned bubbles, but I’d question you if you have ever been guilty of any of the following Champagne crimes. Champagne for many…

In thumbing through my book The Finest Wines of Champagne (Prix Roederer) 10 years after its publication in 2009, how does it shape up? One American critic sweetly writes that FWC has aged well. That was my aim, to sketch the philosophy and outlook of my 90 favourite Champagne producers, better to understand why in…

Founded over 160 years ago in 1859, Champagne Duval-Leroy is a label with a strong history in the world of fine wines led by whom many regard as one of the pioneering female business women of the industry, Carol Duval-Leroy. A brand who state they are inspired by passion, not fashion and that its house…

For many products packaging is just as important and sometimes even more important to that of the product it contains, clever branding helps to drive sales and increases consumer awareness. In the wine industry this fact increases as many people, just like choosing a book in the library, are tempted by the packaging / label…

On Friday June 14th, 2019, Champagne Paul Launois invites you to the first auction sale of bottles from a unique concept in Champagne: ‘Single barrel’ For more information on the sale click here Phillippe Jamesse’s Tasting Notes SINGLE BARREL 2018 SB 1803 The yellow fruit with a core characterizes the first scents, reinforced by a…

Firstly I believe there is no actual correct or incorrect glass for enjoying Champagne, whichever does it for you is indeed the best for you. What this article is only intended to do is if you have yet to try a variety of glasses then it opens your mind to maybe that you can enjoy…

Champagne Paul Launois Exclusive Auction Sale in Champagne – June 14th, 2019 10 batches of 216 bottles of ‘Single Barrel’ On Friday June 14th, 2019, Champagne Paul Launois invites you to the first auction sale of bottles from a unique concept in Champagne: ‘Single barrel’ This experience is the key to a tailor-made Champagne. Julien…