Champagne News
David Léclapart: A Revolutionary Force Behind Champagne’s Evolution
Tucked away in the charming village of Trépail, Southeast of the Montagne de Reims, Champagne Léclapart is driving a quiet revolution in the universe of Champagne. This small, family-owned estate is where David Léclapart earned his cult status among champagne enthusiasts and purists alike, crafting some of the most remarkable biodynamic bottles of the appellation….
Champagne De Sousa – Cuvée des Caudalies 2013
Champagne De Sousa was the Winner of the Sustainability Trophy in partnership with Slow Food UK at the Glass of Bubbly Awards 2024 “Brioche, apples, intense aromatics, red berries, brisk acidity, pastry, dried honey, mid-weight, linen mousse texture, good concentration with a white floral accent.” – Glass of Bubbly Food Pairing Suggestions: “I’m in love…
Louis Roederer Champagne Rosé 2016
Louis Roederer [Road-ur-ur], a distinguished Champagne producer situated in Reims, France, traces its origins back to 1776, when it began as Dubois Père & Fils. While its early days were marked by still wine production, the focus soon evolved to embrace the art of crafting fine Champagnes. The business underwent a transformation under the stewardship…
Champagne Pairings for British Pie Week
British Pie Week, which takes place annually during the first week of March, this year, the week commencing 3rd March 2025, highlights traditional British culinary heritage. The Champagne Bureau UK is celebrating the nation’s love of pies, by pairing different styles of Champagne with some of Britain’s favourite pies. Pie and mash shops have been…
Champagne Alexandre Bonnet Les Contrées 7 Cépages
An incredible Champagne, not just including 7 grapes of Champagne, but also taking home the Pastries Delight Category Trophy with their Les Contrées 7 Cépages “A lovely blend of well baked pastries, baked tarts, baked cakes and treats, with croissants and brioche, with a complex layer of syrupy apricot, and fresh yellow fruits/yellow stone fruits,…
Fashion’s Favourite Bubbles: Where to Sip Champagne Like a True Fashionista
The world’s most iconic designers will this week be coming together in honour of London Fashion Week, which is set to begin on Thursday, February 20 at 180 The Strand and surrounding areas. One of the most eminent events in the capital city’s calendar, London Fashion Week is undoubtedly best celebrated with a drink equally…
Champagne and Coffee Guide
Exploring the topic of Coffee and Champagne can appear like drinking orange juice after brushing your teeth, it’s a complicated relationship that requires a finer balance, coffee itself is very powerful, whereas Champagne is far more delicate in comparison, even though Champagne can still pack a bubbly punch and offer deeper and more complex flavour…
How to Identify the Age of Champagne Krug Grande Cuvée Labels
One of the highest regarded non-vintage Champagne labels is that of Krug and their Grand Cuvée. This multi-blend is currently (as of January 2025) at an impressive 172ème Édition (release) having launched way back in 1843. Each year, despite whatever the conditions of the yearly harvest, Krug releases the Grand Cuvée to the delight of…
Branded Champagne Glasses
If you are looking to enjoy Champagne by the swimming pool or hot tub where plastic glasses are safer, then why not get yourself Champagne house branded glasses! Impress your guests with not only a bottle of famous house Champagne, but what about colour coded and branded coupé safe plastic glasses too? Many Champagne houses,…