Champagne News
Grower Champagne: Goutorbe-Bouillot
This grower Champagne is made in vineyards that extend over the region called Vallée de la Marne (close to Epernay), where, traditionaly, the grape variety Pinot Meunier is dominant. The union between Jules Goutorbe and Louise Bouillot was at the origin of the creation of the house Champagne Goutorbe-Bouillot in 1911. Before that, the Goutorbe family had already…
Taittinger Comtes de Champagne Blanc de Blancs Brut 2006 launches in the UK
The Taittinger family are delighted to release the much anticipated Comtes de Champagne Blanc de Blancs Brut 2006. This prestige cuvée, made from 100% Chardonnay from only Grand Cru rated vineyards, is only produced when the harvest is of exceptional quality worthy of a vintage year. Clovis Taittinger comments, “Our Comtes de Champagne is made…
Experience Harvest at Champagne Rogge Cereser
In Champagne Rogge Cereser, independent winegrower wants you to experience the harvest this year. They are offering tours until Friday 18th September (except for Sunday) from 9h00 to 12h00 and 13h00 to 17h00 with regular departures. Experience: Tour of the press room and full explanation of Champagne making process Tasting of grape juice Tasting of…
Perrier-Jouët ‘Small Discoveries’ – A Limited Edition Collection
Champagne House Perrier-Jouët have collaborated with Viennese-based design duo mischer’traxler to create ‘small discoveries’ – a limited edition collection The design of ‘Small discoveries’ includes a flutter of butterflies that has been inspired by Perrier-Jouët’s Art Nouveau heritage and its use of nature. The collection has two elements: a gift box and a special edition…
Armand de Brignac Champagne Appoints Chief Marketing Officer
Armand de Brignac Champagne have announced that Bernadette Knight has joined the company as Chief Marketing Officer. She will oversee all marketing strategy and initiatives for the luxury Champagne collection, including branding, public relations, events and promotion. A native of Australia, Bernadette has worked with Champagne brands such as Veuve Clicquot, Krug, Ruinart and Taittinger and most…
Champagne under £20
We’ve compiled a list of affordable bottles of Champagne from four popular UK supermarkets. Keep an eye out for deals! What’s your favourite Champagne under £20? Let us know any others you’ve spotted. Asda: Louis Bernard Benoit Renaud Champagne Brut – £13.00 Award-winning Henri Cachet Champagne Brut – £14.00 Sainsbury’s: Defontaine Champagne – £16.00 Heidsieck Monopole Blue Top Brut, Non…
Where’s the Veuve Clicquot US Tour heading next?
If you’re in the USA, you might have been lucky enough to spot the Veuve Clicquot National Tour already, but if not, there’s still a few more dates coming up. The Tour will travel 15,000 miles in total, visiting more than 20 cities and hosting parties at hip venues along the way. The travelling vehicle can’t be missed – a giant…
Free Champagne from Waitrose Online
New customers who do an online shop over £100 at Waitrose this week will be treated to a free bottle of Waitrose Brut NV Pinor Noir French Champagne, normally sold at £19.99. To redeem use this code at the online checkout: AQ2JCH www.waitrose.com
Vintage Champagne for Sale, London September 15th
Chiswick Auctions is proud to present the upcoming Fine and Vintage Wine and Spirit sale on Tuesday 15th September 2015. The auction will include a superb and diverse selection of rare and vintage wines and spirits from around the world. Champagne is well represented with three lots of Moët & Chandon cuvée Dom Pérignon Champagne,…