Champagne News
Champagne Deutz Release Cuvée William Deutz 2006
Champagne Deutz have just released the 2006 vintage of their flagship Cuvée William Deutz. Following on from the stunning 2002 vintage, Cuvée William Deutz 2006 is a wine which offers fantastic cellaring potential and recently impressed judges at the IWC, picking up a gold medal. Deutz have also subtly tweaked the packaging for this latest…
Bid on Champagne Magnum Signed by 7 of England’s 1966 World Cup Winning Team
On 9-16th June there will be an auction of a limited edition magnum of Jacquart Brut Mosaique autographed by 7 members of England’s 1966 World Cup winning team: Alan Ball, Gordon Banks, Bobby Charlton, George Cohen, Geoff Hurst, Martin Peters and Nobby Stiles. The auction will be online via Twitter @ClosCru, with the hashtag #EnglandMagnum (anyone…
The Range of Champagne Henri Abelé
Brut Traditionnel NV (40% Chardonnay, 35% Pinot Noir, 25% Pinot Meunier) Exceptional ripeness on the palate. Toasty, honey, and cinnamon flavours. This elegant cuvée has a full bodied, generous aftertaste. Champagne Blanc de Blancs NV (100% Chardonnay) The Chardonnay expresses itself beautifully in this cuvée featuring a wide range of flavours. Straightforward on the palate…
First Ever Global ‘Moët Day’ on June 11th 2016
Moët & Chandon is inviting Champagne lovers to an ‘unmissable global celebration of living #TheNow’ on June 11th – the first ever global ‘Moët Day’. Countries around the world – from France to Hong Kong, Mexico to Japan – will see a series of parties and activations, with the UK scheduling a number of events…
A Father’s Day Gift from Armand de Brignac Gold Brut
Father’s Day calls for a celebration and what better way to celebrate than with a bottle of Champagne Armand de Brignac Gold Brut, the ultimate prestige gift. Armand de Brignac Gold Brut is ideal for the seriously dapper Dad with discerning taste. It comes in a striking gold metal bottle with exquisite French pewter labels…
The Fight for French Champagne
On May 31st at the inaugaration of the Cité du Vin in Bordeaux French President Francois Hollande defended his country’s AOC system for wines. This was in the context of the Trans-Atlantic Free Trade Area , (TAFTA), negotiations with the United States. He said that France wouldn’t sacrifice it to get an agreement. Champagne has…
Champagne Henri Abelé
Théodore Vander Veken established his Champagne house in Reims in 1757 and Henri Abelé, not wishing to rush, then merged the company of his ancestors on his mother’s side with that of his father under the single name Abelé – Vander Veker, in 1908. Despite more than 250 years of history, the Henri Abelé name has…
Champagne de Castelnau Marks Centenary with Release of Prestige Cuvée Hors Catégorie
Reims based House Champagne de Castelnau is celebrating its 100 Anniversary this year and marking the occasion with the launch of its first ever prestige cuvée named Hors Catégorie.The 3,500 numbered bottles of Hors Catégorie were disgorged in November 2015 with a light dosage of 6g of sugar per litre, and are now being made…
The Perfect Start to Wimbledon 2016 with Champagne Lanson
Champagne Lanson is set to celebrate its 39th-associated partnership year with the world’s favourite tennis tournament, The Championships, Wimbledon. As the ONLY Champagne poured throughout the Tournament, an accolade Lanson has held exclusively for 15 years, since 2001, Champagne Lanson will be available in all the bars and hospitality marquees in the grounds of The…