Champagne News
Perth Champagne Club Flew High on Fraud
We do love our industry as it holds so much wealth in talent and diversity, so many stories of success and even those ones of tragedy will bring the industry closer together and find you friends you never thought you had. It is rare to have the good name of Champagne brought into negative light,…
New Limited Edition Ayala Rosé
A very refreshing looking design from Ayala for their rosé No 8 is now available. Described on the official Ayala website as: “An authentic expression of the House’s creative spirit… This cuvee also shines thanks to its creative and innovative graphic conception: the distinguished label and original lines of the gift case echo the femininity and…
Champagne Doyard-Mahé
Maurice Doyard founded the vineyards that produce Champagne Doyard-Mahé in 1941, today they are run by his grandson Philippe and his great-granddaughter, Carole. Their six hectares of vineyards in Vertus comprise 90% Chardonnay grapes and they vinify around 50,000 bottles per year. They pride themselves on their wines’ finesse, elegance and aromatic power. Since 1992,…
Can Champagne Improve your Hair & Skin?
The answer is yes, perhaps it can – and we don’t just mean by drinking it, but actually applying it to your hair and skin! These beauty tips are great if you have any last drops of sparkling wine leftover, so don’t throw it away just yet. Indulge yourself like Marilyn Monroe in a Champagne bath (or, close…
The Fizz Glass from Olly Smith
Olly Smith has brought out The Fizz Glass, a new glass especially for bubblies and sweet wines. It features a short stem and beautiful bowl shape, is lightweight and delicate yet strong, and can be placed in cupboards and dishwashers with ease. It shape brings out aromas and flavours, and its short stem makes it harder…
How is the Price of Champagne Decided?
How exactly is the price of a bottle of Champagne worked out and why is it often more expensive than other types of sparkling wine? To determine the price of a bottle of wine, there’s many factors which can come into play. Vintage or Non-Vintage? One of the more obvious ones is whether a Champagne is vintage…
Champagne Bruno Paillard Launches N.P.U. Nec Plus Ultra 2003
Champagne Bruno Paillard has launched the fifth vintage of its Prestige Cuvée, N.P.U. ‘Nec Plus Ultra’, in the UK. Literally translating as ‘there is nothing beyond’, the concept of N.P.U. ‘Nec Plus Ultra’ is to create an ultimate expression, producing – without constraints of cost – the greatest possible Champagne. Having created previous vintages from…
Enjoy Champagne at Lord’s
A trip to Lord’s doesn’t just have to mean watching overs from the stands for hours on end. Their match day hospitality packages mean you can enhance your visit with luxury settings, premium food and, of course, Champagne. County Cricket Packages For the passionate cricket fan, Lord’s recommends a traditional county match day hospitality package…
Louis Roederer Releases 2009 Cristal
The 2009 vintage of Louis Roederer’s prestige cuvée, Cristal, has gone on sale for around £549 for six bottles, or just over £1,000 per dozen. The price is similar to its 2006 and 2007 vintages. It is anticipated that its value will rise in years to come, in the same way that vintages of Cristal…