Champagne News
UK strengthens its position as No1 Champagne export market
Figures out today from the Comité Champagne once again confirm the UK as the world’s largest Champagne export market – a position conceded only four times since 1985 and held unbroken since 1996. Champagne shipments to the UK last year grew 4.5% by volume –three times the rate of growth for the world as a whole. Value meanwhile grew by 7.3% and this, says Champagne Bureau Director Françoise Peretti, is the real force behind the Champagne market. ‘The…
Pierre-Emmanuel Taittinger takes over as Champagne UNESCO project leader
Pierre-Emmanuel Taittinger, the head of Taittinger Champagne, is taking the helm of the Champagne UNESCO World Heritage campaign. Previous leader, Pierre Cheval, sadly passed away but managed to see his UNESCO bid succeed in June 2015. Pierre Chavel of Gatinois Champagne was a well-known and heavily engaged member of the Champagne industry. He played a big role in the success of Champagnes UNESCO bid,…
Tips to Enjoy your Champagne or Sparkling Wine Experience
Enjoying a glass of bubbly can be improved by many things – good company, a great view, warm weather, or simply peace and quiet – but there’s also a few other things you can do to get the most out of your Champagne and sparkling wines. Store the bottle well: If you plan on keeping your…
Champagne Bruno Paillard releases ‘Energetic’ 2008 to UK market
Bruno Paillard has launched its 2008 ‘Assemblage’ Champagne onto the UK market at a private lunch at the Merchants Tavern, where head chef Neil Borthwick had planned a delicious menu to pair to the 2008 Assemblage as well as the Brut and Rosé cuvées. Declared a Champagne of great ‘energy’ by founder, Bruno Paillard, the 2008…
Champagne Jean Josselin & Fils
In the cellars of this Champagne house in Gyé sur Seine are a series of murals. One shows Jean Josselin, who founded this house in 1957. He was succeeded by his son Jean-Pierre, who has now been joined by his own son, Jean-Félix. The family are facing together the challenges of being independent Champagne producers…
Where in the World is Champagne Champagne!?
Following up from a recent article I wrote about the usage of the word Champagne, I thought I would answer a few people’s questions regarding the locations internationally that abide by Champagne Bureau’s requirements for protection of the name, especially within the wine sector. I contacted the team at UK Champagne Bureau regarding which countries…
Champagne & Sparkling Wine Gifts for Mother’s Day
Share a bottle of bubbly with your mum to celebrate Mother’s Day! Gifts Personalised Mother’s Day Prosecco – £22.99 Add a personal touch to these Prosecco bottles, either with a photo or a simple and stylish text design. Masse Brut Champagne and Mother’s day Balloon – £34.31 Send a single bottle of Masse Brut, NV, Champagne…
Grower Champagne: Thierry Rodez
Champagne Thierry Rodez is situated in the Grand Cru village of Ambonnay, south of Reims. Thierry is a fifth generation winemaker. This small Champagne producer owns 3.4 hectares of vines, and all the grapes are pressed, vinified and sold on site. The family are very welcoming and the estate is open year all round (except August). They are…
First ever ‘Champagne Runch’ in Long Beach, California
Long Beach, CA, will be holding the first Chamagne Runch – Run and Brunch – in March. The 5k/10k run gives participants the choice to run 3.1 miles to 6.2 miles before being treated to a delicious five course brunch. The brunch is a great way to discover the local food scene, with 5 great restaurants from…