Champagne News
Champagne Piollot Père et Fils & Champagne Marie Courtin
One village, Polisot, in the Aube, a couple, Roland Piollot and Dominique Moreau, both Champagne makers with their own houses. They share a common goal, the use of organic and biodynamic methods of viticulture. They both have mainly Pinot Noir that’s typical for the Aube. They also both have some old varieties, Pinot Blanc and Arbane. Roland makes a rare 100% Pinot Blanc….
Italian Police find 9,000 Bottles of Fake Moët Champagne
Italian police have found 9,000 bottles of fake Moët & Chandon Champagne in a shed in the countryside near Padova. It is one of the most significant seizures of counterfeit bubbly in Europe. Analysis of the content revealed it was sparkling wine. The counterfeit Champagne is said to have been worth around €350,000, but could have been sold for more than…
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Taittinger
Valentine’s Day is a time to spoil our loved ones and nothing says love more than a bottle of Champagne. Why not celebrate this Valentine’s Day with Taittinger Champagne. Taittinger Brut Prestige Rosé NV Wild strawberry and spice aromas with flavours of crushed raspberry, cherry and blackcurrant abound in this rose-pink Champagne. This makes an…
Growing Trend of Champagne in Africa
Nigeria has Africa’s biggest population of more than 170 million, they top the ranks of the biggest buyers of Champagne on the continent, followed by South Africa. Champagne sales are soaring in the Ivory Coast and this West African nation is now the fastest-growing market for bubbly in Africa. Sales almost tripled between 2011 and…
Champagne helped New Yorkers get through Blizzard
Many New Yorkers stocked up on Champagne to help themselves get through one of the worst blizzards on America’s north-east coast. The shut-down of the city was a great opportunity for residents to drink Champagne and enjoy the rare peaceful moments in the usually-busy city. It’s no surprise – sparkling wine is a wonderful drink to cheer you up on a cold…
Frerejean Frères Champagne launches Blanc de Blancs NV
Frerejean Frères is delighted to announce the launch of its exclusive new Blanc de Blancs non-vintage cuvée adding to their existing Champagne portfolio. The blend is made from 100% Chardonnay from different years, all sourced from their special premier cru region and has a 12.5% abv content. Its opulent yet delicate taste can be attributed…
Make your Valentine’s Special with Lanson Rosé
Celebrate the most romantic date of the calendar year with Champagne Lanson Rose Label Brut Rosé NV – it really is the ‘Perfect Start’ to any romantic occasion. Why not surprise a loved one, or that special person in your life this Valentine’s Day with one of the first rosé Champagnes created. Aged for at least 3…
Top 10 best-selling and trending Champagnes of 2015
The list of the Top 10 Best-Selling Champagnes has the big names you’d expect to see, with the Top Trending list showing which Champagnes people are asking for. For the best-sellers, there hasn’t been any major changes; Krug and Dom Pérignon are in, Bollinger and Taittinger are out, while Perrier-Jouët falls to second place. That makes Moët & Chandon the current number…
In the Pink this Valentine’s Day with Champagne Gosset Rosé
Rosé Champagne has long been associated with lovers. Not only does it look so pretty in the glass, but also the colour is often associated with blushing. Champagne Gosset – the oldest wine house in Champagne (founded in 1584) – suggests you share a bottle of its delicious Grand Rosé with your lover this Valentine’s…