Champagne News
Veuve Clicquot Unveil 2017 Limited Edition Rosé Champagne
Veuve Clicquot – the House that pioneered the Rosé d’Assemblage style we know today – has unveiled its 2017 limited edition, customisable gift box for Valentine’s and Mother’s Day. Madame Clicquot was the first Champagne producer to break away from the tradition of adding an elderberry-based preparation to create blended Rosé Champagne in 1818 when…
Champagne Paul Goerg Release 2007 Vintage
2007 is an unusual vintage, one of the few in Champagne when harvest started in August, like 2003 and 2011. After a very hot and sunny spring, the following months are rather gloomy with a lot of rain. Nevertheless, this cool weather does not impact the lead taken by the vines during the spring and…
5 Champagne & Sparkling Wine Myths: Busted!
Whether it’s Champagne, Prosecco, Cava, English or any other of the many fantastic sparkling wines out there, it’s no secret that the UK – and the world – loves bubbly more than ever. It seems now is a good time to dispell some common myths! Champagne and sparkling wine needs to be opened with a…
Champagne Tumbling Down to Just £7.99 a Bottle
For many people there will be a pleasant surprise at their local Aldi superstores where they will see Champagne now at only £7.99 a bottle meaning this popular French fizz is even more affordable for all to enjoy. There will of course also be another point of view, as in most things in life usually…
How to Sabre Champagne
There’s something very special about seeing a bottle of Champagne being sabred. Here we show you how it’s done, it’s not as complicated as it looks, but you need to be careful as there are many ways of getting it wrong and ending up with a smashed bottle and Champagne all over the floor or…
Biodynamic Champagnes
Biodynamic wines are still a rarity in Champagne, but look hard enough and you’ll find some smaller and lesser known producers are making excellent, noteworthy wines. Biodynamic winemaking, with its holistic approach to the vineyard ecosystem and the health of the soil, plants and organisms both above and below ground, demands determination, commitment and belief….
Champagne Service by Robots in San Francisco
I am sure we are all aware that technology is advancing and at an alarming pace too, it surrounds us every where and sometimes we do not even realise when we are using it! What about room service though, that knock on the door for breakfast or for that bottle of wine you have ordered……
Champagne Taittinger Official Partner of British Independent Film Awards
Champagne Taittinger is the official partner at the British Independent Film Awards. The British Independent Film Awards highlight and celebrate the best independent British film and filmmakers and the best future prospects. Champagne Taittinger was served at the Gala Dinner at the Awards ceremony on 4th December which was hosted by Jennifer Saunders. Lynn Murray,…
Champagne of the Sézannais
The Champagne vineyards of the Marne don’t just stop at the end of the Côte des Blancs. Just under them are those of the Sézannais. They continue over the border with the Aube at Villenauxe-la -Grande. Fontaine-Denis is just a stone’s throw away and it was here I met Florent Collet. Florent has run the…