Champagne News
Champagne Olivier Lassaigne
When you drive from Troyes to Montgueux you’ll see at the entry to the village a sign in the shape of a Champagne flute. The house I was going to visit is close to it and has a magnificent view out over Troyes. The Champagne makers of Montgueux are proud of the place’s rich history….
New Rolls Royce Comes With Built-in Champagne Bar
Rolls Royce have decided to commemorate the final year of their Phantom collection by offering 50 bespoke Phantom Zenith’s, built to each buyers specifications. The car comes with optional extras to create the ultimate luxury. One of the extras is a fold-out Champagne bar in the boot of the car which includes a fridge (big enough for 2…
The Guide to Buying Champagne
Want to enter the world of bubbly-drinkers or just stocking up on Champagne for the Summer? There are so many labels and styles, where do you start? If you want to explore this fabulous drink more in depth and find one perfect for you, you’ll need to hunt around. The basics Champagne is a name…
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…