Champagne News
Champagne can Improve your Love Life… Yes it really can!
Your mind will run wild I’m sure with thoughts on what would improve on your love life, some things most obvious and other tips and tricks so very unique and clever, but how does Champagne fair when it comes to moving that love dial upwards? I usually lightly joke when people ask me what benefits to your…
What’s the Best Bubbly for your Graduation this Week?
This week, students all over the country are donning their caps and gowns to receive their degrees and bid farewell to the late nights, early mornings and of course, hard work of university. Some graduates know exactly what they’re going to do, be it getting a ‘real’ job, going travelling, or taking on further study,…
10 Champagne Faux-Pas we’ve all made
It doesn’t matter how or where you enjoy wine, just so long as you’re enjoying it. However, as you delve deeper into the world of sparkling wine, you’ll notice there’s a few funny faux-pas we’ve all made along the way! These are certainly not hard-and-fast rules, simply some tips to improve your sparkling wine experience….
Are You Pronouncing These Champagne Names Correctly?
When Champagne gets transported into another country, it’s normal that the pronunciation is adapted to suit the language. However, if you’re curious how to pronounce Champagne names comme il faut, you’re in the right place. Even if you’re quite confident with French, the names can sometimes be tricky as many originate from other countries such as Germany. Tip:…
Celebrate Summer with Brut Rosé from Billecart-Salmon
The Great British summer is upon us and what better way to enjoy the sunshine than with a glass of elegant and delicate Champagne Billecart Salmon Brut Rosé Non-Vintage. The Brut Rosé makes an excellent hamper addition to any luxury picnic, serving not only as the perfect apéritif to get the party started but with its subtle…
Champagne & Prosecco Sales Soar Thanks to Wimbledon
It seems the warm weather combined with watching tennis makes for the perfect glass of bubbly. Since Wimbledon started, fans have been eager to buy sparkling wine with major supermarkets reporting a spike in sales. Asda reported a massive 400% increase in Champagne sales and M&S reported a 298% increase in Prosecco sales. Pimms, the usual drink…
VIP Guests of Champagne Lanson at Wimbledon 2016
On the first day of Wimbledon, Lanson played host to the media elite as well as a few VIP guests in its Champagne Lanson chalet. Ex-England tennis player Tim Henman popped in for a chat. Wine experts and Mail on Sunday wine critic, Olly Smith (who gave a toast to Lanson) and Jane Parkinson (Saturday Kitchen)…
USA World’s most Valuable Champagne Market
America has been ranked as the world’s top Champagne market as per-case value rose by 20% last year. Overall, Champagne value rose by 38% to €515 million in the US compared to the UK’s €512 million. In terms of volume sales, the UK is still ahead with 34.2 million bottles sold in 2015 compared to the 20.5 million in…
Surprising Foods which have more Calories than a Glass of Champagne
Just how many calories are in a glass of Champagne? Well this is very hard to give an exact answer to as there are many varieties of Champagne and there are many sizes of glasses! I would say that the average amount would be around 85 calories for the average sized glass, so let us take a…