Champagne News
A Touch of Frost Bites in to Champagne
A touch of frost, that cold morning of spectacular views, especially within the country, is what is a curse to many farmers and growers and it can have a bitter effect in the world of growing grapes for producing wine. The Champagne region has once again suffered with a late frost which has caused losses…
Jay Z’s New Champagne Costs £680 a Bottle
Armand de Brignac’s Blanc de Noirs Assemblage Two, aka A2, Jay Z‘s latest Champagne is to sell for a cool $850 (£680) a bottle. It will be available in the U.S. from the 18th April. The Champagne is made from Pinot Noir grapes picked from the 2008, 2009, and 2010 vintages. Only 2,333 bottles will…
5 Reasons why Champagne is so Connected with Romance
Champagne needs no real introduction as a perfect tonic to spice up that romantic moment, any occasion, any location and any time of the day and yes that does include Champagne for breakfast! Though why is Champagne just so associated with romance, be it Valentines day or a wedding day, first date to ‘I want…
Top 10 Tips to Help you Understand & Buy Champagne
Perfect Foods with Champagne other than caviar Scallops with Extra-Sec Blanquette de Veau with Blanc de Blancs Fish & Chips with everyday good quality Brut Seafood platter with Zero Dosage Lobster and langoustine with a Blanc de Noirs Pink lamb with mature Vintage Rosé Apple crumble with Demi-Sec Duck and beef with Mature Vintage Summer…
James Bond & Champagne
Just as there have been many dashing actors portraying the infamous James Bond over the years, he has had many fabulous Champagne co-stars. With the twenty fourth James Bond film ‘Spectre’, Daniel Craig’s James Bond Champagne co-star is the 2002 Bollinger R.D. (Recently Disgorged) Extra Brut. Bond and Bollinger Champagne (founded in 1829) have been…
Champagne Bureau Tasting London March 2017
When you have been in an industry for a few years you certainly get to find out who the characters are, those to know, those to stay clear of, ones who will make you laugh, those who will educate, some who are forever serious and then sometimes even romance blossoms just like any other business…
Roundabouts & Champagne Flutes
The villages in the appellation are well known for their Champagne themed decorations. The Aube has one new one and another in development that will add to an already rich collection. Hautvillers is famous for its iron hanging signs. These can also be seen throughout the Champagne making area. Some villages have murals. Old presses…
‘R’ is for Ruinart
Of all the houses in Champagne, a lady of course has her favorites. One of mine happens to be the oldest established Champagne house, that has been producing Champagne since 1729. That house is Ruinart, located in the historic city of Reims. Ruinart currently produces three non-vintage selections; Blanc de Blancs, ‘R’ Brut and a…
The Art of Sabrage
The Art of Sabrage originated in France during the Napoleonic wars. The story says that the legendary Barbe Nicole Ponsardin, known today as Veuve Clicquot, after her husband’s death (veuve in French is widow), took over the company and managed to became one of the largest exporters of Champagne for the royal courts in Russian…