Champagne News
Champagne Henri Giraud – The days of stainless steel vats are over!
Champagne Henri Giraud’s vision of the future is 0% stainless steel. Claude Giraud, CEO of Champagne Henri Giraud, will inaugurate his new generation, 0% stainless steel cellar on November 2. This vision of the future of Champagne is one of a cellar full of Argonne oak barrels and terracotta amphora. On these unique premises, small…
Harvest at Champagne AR Lenoble
The harvest ended last month for Champagne AR Lenoble and they report they are relieved to have brought in superb grapes, a quality that was totally unexpected just a few weeks earlier following such an extreme climatic year. Champagne suffered frost and hail in the spring then humidity during flowering in June. The heat wave…
Champagne ‘Dame de Briau’
Jean-Pierre Got has painted on canvas a large replica of the ‘Art Deco’ fashion for the Champagne ‘Dame de Briau’ advertising poster. In order to faithfully duplicate colours, graphic effect and texture of the gouache and pastel of the original drawing, he used oil pastel crayons. The framed painting will decorate the reception room of the…
Champagne Drappier Launch New Bottle Design
In December 2016 a new bottle designed by Michel Drappier will be launched. Inspired by antique bottles, made of dark glass which filters the light, the slimmer neck reducing the risk of oxidisation, this bottle with its elegant curves is moulded in predominantly recycled glass. The new label, printed on chic matt paper, remains loyal…
Plenty of Products from Pomace
The first three steps of the Champagne making process result in environmentally hazardous waste. Pressing the grapes gives marc or pomace. It consists of skin, pulp, pips and stems. Clarification gives deposits in the must. The first fermentation gives lees. Local distillers will collect this waste and transform it into a wide variety of products….
Champagne Gosset Launch Latest Vintages
Champagne Gosset has launched their latest vintages in its ‘Celebris’ range – the 2004 blanc and 2007 rosé. Both wines are extra-brut and come in new packaging and come presented in a presentation case. The Celebris 2004 is a pale straw colour with aromas of apple, frangipane and honey and flavour of pear. Although perfect as an…
Mumm Launches Grand Cordon Bottle in Hong Kong
G.H.Mumm has launched its innovative Grand Cordon bottle in Asia which has the iconic red sash indented directly onto the glass. The winner of this year’s Formula E, Sebastien Buemi, took to the podium and lavishly soaked bystanders with Mumm Champagne which was then followed by an after party at Hong Kong’s Dragon-I nightclub. As…
The Ultimate Guide to Champagne
The Ultimate Guide to Champagne by Liz Palmer is a new book which takes you through, chapter by chapter, to find out everything you need to know about the wonderful world of Champagne. With original photography, illustrations, charts, maps and a Champagne Tasting Cheat Sheet — this is an essential book for Champagne lovers. The…
Veuve Clicquot Widow Series
Veuve Clicquot will partner with FKA twigs for the second edition of the Champagne House’s Widow Series – an annual celebration of creative and cultural prowess. Titled ‘ROOMS’, the project will launch with a private view on Wednesday 26th October 2016, with tickets for the 27th and 28th October on sale to the public. The…