Champagne News
Champagne Devaux Experience
There seems to be a theme surrounding the Champagne Houses and ‘widows’, carrying on the history and philosophy of their founders. No exception is Devaux Champagne, founded in 1846 by brothers Jules and Auguste Devaux. The House truly developed under the successive management of three widows of character, Claude-Joseph, Augusta-Maria and Marguerite. However, in 1987,…
Why these 3 Superstar Grapes Dominate Champagne
You may have noticed that Champagne is dominated by three main varieties of grapes: Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier and Chardonnay. Most Champagnes are made with a blend of these. Up to 90% of Champagnes use a blend of around 70% red grapes (Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier) and 30% white grape Chardonnay. Only less than…
How Long Can I Keep my Champagne Before Drinking it?
Maybe you want to stock your cellar with bubbly or have recently discovered an old bottle in the back of the basement and you’re wondering if it’s still good to drink. Non-vintage Champagnes can be aged for around 3 years, provided they are correctly stored in a cool, dark environment. If you have managed to get…
Slight Decrease in Champagne Shipments after Bumper 2015
After the record-breaking sales in 2015, The Comité Champagne have revealed an estimated 2% drop in Champagne shipments worldwide in comparison. The biggest changes have been in the French and UK markets, with 2 thirds of the 6 million bottle decline from France alone. The UK had a fall of around 3 million bottles, while…
Champagne Luxury on a Budget
We all want a bit of luxury now and again – and why not? With more Champagne and sparkling wine choices than ever, there’s always a wine for every budget. Here’s a few for you Champagne-lovers! Champagne supermarket deals under £15 You can buy Louis Delaunay Brut NV, a lovely blend with peach flavours and…
New 5yr Sponsorship & Lanson-Branded Champagne Bar for The O2
Champagne Lanson has renewed a five-year agreement with The O2, the world’s number one music and entertainment venue. Negotiated by AEG Global Partnerships, the deal will renew the partnership that has been in place since 2008 and gives Champagne Lanson the official pouring rights at all public bars at The O2. In addition, a new…
Can you Understand Basic Champagne Lingo?
As with most industries, the Champagne and sparkling wine industry is full of jargon and specialist terminology. While it’s not necessary to know, if you want to enhance your sparkling wine-buying experience, understanding some of the most common words can help a surprising amount… and they’re quite simple (if you don’t mind learning a bit…
Champagne Shampoo is officially here!
A range of luxury Champagne-infused shampoo has been launched by Cuvée Beauty. Founder of the beauty company Rachel Katzman claims the idea came to her after she had Champagne sprayed over her hair – and realised later it actually looked better! This gave Rachel the idea to create Cuvée Beauty, including 6 hair products: shampoo,…
Champagne Taittinger Partner of BAFTA Share the Nominees
Champagne Taittinger and Villa Maria – proud partners to BAFTA – are thrilled to share the nominees for the EE British Academy Film Awards in 2017, which will take place on 12th February 2017. Dominic Cooper and Sophie Turner, two of Britain’s finest actors, announced the nominees at BAFTA HQ … let the competition begin….