Champagne News
Treat your Dad to Billecart-Salmon this Father’s Day
Show your Dad you care with something a little different this Father’s Day with a bottle of Champagne BILLECART-SALMON’S captivating and original Brut Sous Bois Non-Vintage. The Brut Sous Bois is a unique cuvée, entirely vinified in oak, replicating the traditional methods of Champagne production. It has a radiant yellow crystalline appearance with golden glints…
Champagne Uncorked – The House of Krug by Alan Tardi
Alan Tardi, an American wine-food journalist and author has written a new book about Champagne. Champagne, Uncorked The House of Krug and the timeless allure of the World’s most celebrated drink is different from most of the Champagne books on the market in that it closely follows one house through the entire complex process of creating…
‘The Who’ Launch Limited Edition Champagne for 50th Anniversary
Roger Daltrey, founder and lead singer of legendary British rock band The Who, will release a Champagne in honour of the bands 50th anniversary. The Limited edition Champagne Cuvée Roger Daltrey is being produced by Champagne house Charles Orban, located in the village of Troissy in the Marne Valley and produced using a blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir…
Champagne Larmandier-Bernier
From the beginning of the 20th century, the Larmandier’s were making Champagne which quickly proved their quality as winemakers. In 1971, Philippe Larmandier, the grandson of Jules, created with his wife, Elisabeth Bernier, who owned vineyards in Vertus, Larmandier-Bernier Champagne. After the death of Phillipe, Elisabeth took over until their son, Pierre, returned after graduating. Today,…
Krug Uses Music to Introduce their New Grande Cuvée
Champagne Krug has often expressed the connection between Champagne and music. Last year they released their Krug ID App that allowed consumers to scan the label to get a suggestion for the particular bottle’s ‘music pairing’. “The world of music and the world of Champagne share a common vocabulary: precision, expressiveness, roundness,” said Argentine pianist Marcela…
Champagne Academy Celebrates 60 Years
The Champagne Academy celebrated its 60th anniversary at a dinner at The Lanesborough Hotel in London and launched the 2016 programme of its annual Champagne Academy Course trip to Champagne in June. As in all previous years, the 2016 trip will provide a unique and in-depth Champagne education experience, including lectures by the Principals and winemakers of Grande Marque Champagne…
Champagne Taittinger Toast Winners at BAFTAs
The great and the good of UK Television gathered at the Royal Festival Hall on Sunday night as the winners of the House of Fraser British Academy Television Awards in 2016 were announced. Official Champagne and wine partners to BAFTA, Champagne Taittinger and Villa Maria were on hand throughout the evening to help the glamorous…
Discover a Diamond in Every Bottle of Diamant Classique Sparkling Wine
There are only a few regions in the world that are simultaneously endowed with the quintessential terroir to produce two of the world’s most sought-after luxury products, namely – diamonds and wine. South Africa has been well documented as being one of these regions. Producing some of the world’s most celebrated diamonds for over a…
Champagne Geoffroy now with Armit Wines
Grower Champagne house Geoffroy has been added to Armit Wines portfolio. Armit Wines is one of the leading online wine merchants for the UK. Based in Notting Hill and with an office in Hong Kong, Armit Wines is recognised for the quality of its portfolio with a number of prestigious exclusive agencies. Located in the heart of the…