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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…
How much alcohol in a glass of Champagne?
My first question would be ‘how big is your glass‘! The style, shape and size of our glass can very much extend or reduce the amount of Champagne that is poured into it. The volume is what holds the Champagne and a standard-sized glass pouring can be anywhere from 180 to 300ml. It is stated…
The World’s Best Champagnes 2020 – All under £100 each
Defining what the best is of anything is not always clear cut. Does it mean the best as in being first place or does it mean best is the most suitable for a set requirement. Excellence: Best can be achievement, the most excellent, the highest performer, the greatest amount, surpassing all others. Suitable: Best can…
Fed up with just opting for Supermarket Champagnes?
I must firstly say that the following article is to not push people away from purchasing Champagne at supermarkets. I instead wish to advise those who have explored most of the labels from the wine isles of such stores as Tesco, Aldi and Morrisons and simply wish to see what other aromas and flavours there…
The French Riviera and Champagne
I think we must start with what exactly is the French Riviera as I am sure many will have heard about it and lots of us will not be exactly familiar as to what it references. I hope I am not wrong in saying that for those not living in France full time, much of…
Ratafia Champenois Awards – 2020 Results
Host venue: Champagne Route Bar, Wapping, London Glass Sponsors: Lehmann Glassware Judges: ChairLady – Tatiana Mann DipWSET Patricia Stefanowicz MW Luisa Vogliolo-Welch DipWSET Andres Sossa Sommelier Vivienne Franks WSET Educator of Wine Paul Keturakis Restaurant Manager 2020 Results: The World’s Finest Ratafia Champenois for 2020: Champagne Dumangin J. Fils – Single Barrel…