Champagne News
Discover Montagne de Reims in Champagne
Did you know the Montagne de Reims has the world’s only reserve of dwarf beeches, they are known as the ‘Faux de Verzy’. Situated between Reims and Épernay; its natural and built heritage can be explored by following the Champagne Trail, which criss-crosses the region. The vineyards of Montagne de Reims are situated between the…
100% Pinot Noir Champagne Drappier Rosé Nature
“The Drappier vineyard covers 100 hectares and constitutes the House’s essential trump card. Since 1808 our family has used its skill to select parcels of land which are particularly well exposed and extremely rich in limestone. For the most part they are located around Urville, where the Pinot Noir, in the majority, finds its loveliest…
Discover Champagne Mailly
The domain Mailly Grand Cru is situated exclusively in the village of Mailly Champagne, in the heart of the Regional Nature Park of the Montagne de Reims. Mailly Champagne was classified Grand Cru in 1920 and is the only Champagne House to source all of its wines from Grand Cru vineyards. Only 17 of Champagne’s 319…
Graphic Ice range from Champagne Nicolas Feuillatte
I’m not sure how many readers will agree that Champagne is something that should be served on the rocks as such, but this trend is certainly one that is growing so where there is a demand there will always be a ready supply! Veuve Clicquot and Moet & Chandon are two well known brands to…
The Women of Champagne
In a region known for the historic contributions of Lily Bollinger and The Widow Cliquot, there is a new generation of women looking to make their mark on Champagne. Where tradition is manifest and competition fierce, quality, cooperation, and diversity have brought these women of Champagne together to form LA Transmission. Co-Founder, Anne Mallasagne (Champagne…
Enjoy a Glass of Champagne in Champagne!
Nothing beats enjoying a glass of Champagne in Champagne, so if you’re planning a trip to this famous region, take a look at some of the Champagne Houses which offer tours and tasting and book online with no need to pay until you’re at the Champagne house. Champagne Janisson et Fils Champagne Janisson et Fils…
Champagne – C’est Magnifique!
For a special occasion, some would say, “It has to be Champagne”. There are many companies producing excellent Champagnes of superb quality and for me, it is a case of trying the various brands until the palate is satisfied and the sparkle brings life to a celebration or special event. Some of the Champagne brands…
Maggie Henriquez – Queen of Champagne
So how many chances in life, do you get to interview an icon of an industry? Well, I can say I have been lucky enough, and blessed, to have done many interviews with some industry icons for my radio show. Racing icon, Mario Andretti, multiple Grammy award-winning music icons, Dave Stewart of The Eurythmics, Drummer…
Vintage Champagne
Vintage – an ordinary word which can somehow lift the spirits or confound and confuse. When used in terms of fashion it can quite throw me. I get it that a handbag my grandma might have used can be described as vintage, but surely not the pale green cotton flares I was wearing what seems…