The three Frerejean-Taittinger brothers build on the deeply entrenched family heritage and local expertise to create craft Champagne inspired by modern luxury. Frerejean Frères is a Champagne of character; both complex and elegant, produced from some of the best parcels across the Côte des Blancs. The production process honours the land, with a low-chemical approach,…

When it comes to fizz in the movies it can usually be assured of being Champagne. When those special on screen moments occur and a glass of bubbly or two is required then no less than a recognised Champagne label will do. Over the years there have been many guests and sponsored appearances for Champagne…

A small grower Champagne label, Champagne Roger Brun, producing just 50,000 bottles per year has won the title of The World’s Finest Glass of Bubbly for 2019 at an awards ceremony in Westminster. A tiny producer compared in the world of Champagne compared to the annual production from the bigger houses with Moet & Chandon…

Just the word Champagne will itself set the mind racing full of positive and joyous thoughts. It is the sparkling wine that is right up your street when it comes to thoughts of romance and seduction, when we wish to discover l’amour then Champagne has all the boxes ticked. The famous French sparkling wine that…

In May 2017, the Maison brought ageing to a whole new level, sinking its 2008 vintage Cuvée des Hussards off the coast of Ouessant island, in Brittany. 24 bottles were caged and immerged at -60 meters under sea level. At such depth, ageing conditions for the wines is perfect: there is no natural light, temperatures…

Temperature variations, ripening, the winegrowing cycle… All together an unprecedented harvest! After 11 days of harvesting in summer-like weather, the grapes, the fruit of an entire year’s work in the vineyards, have been safely brought home. The yields, considering the vagaries of the weather over the year, are decent and the quality, so important to…

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…