Champagne News
Champagne Harvest 2015
The harvest in Champagne has begun today in Montgueux, with other villages beginning their harvesting anytime between now and the middle of September. Champagne is made up of the following regions: Aisne, Aube, Marne, Seine-et-Marne and Haute-Marne, each of the villages have different start dates when they are allowed to pick the grapes and even sometimes the…
Champagne Houses show interest in English Bubbly
With English sparkling wine gathering increasing international attention, it’s thought that wineries in Champagne, the most successful sparkling wine region, want a piece of the action. The choice for Champagne houses to buy up land in England makes a lot of sense – although land prices are rising, it’s much cheaper in England compared to Champagne. A lot…
Jean Plener: A Bouzy Family Tradition
The Champagne region has a habit of keeping some of its best kept secrets to only a lucky few fortunate enough to be ‘in the know’. Travelling around, every now and then you come across a small Champagne producer up to something really special. Based in the aptly named village of Bouzy, Jean Plener et Fils is one…
Once in a Lifetime Experience of Krug 1915 with Sotheby’s Auction
On 25 September, Sotheby’s New York will offer not only a rare bottle of Krug, but a once in a lifetime experience for the winning bidder and three friends who will enjoy the Krug 1915 Experience with a two-day visit to the vineyard and cellars in Reims with tours led by sixth-generation family member, Olivier Krug. For…
Krug launches latest vintage: Clos D’Ambonnay 2000
Clos D’Ambonnay 2000 is Krug’s rarest vintage yet. It is harvested from a tiny walled plot of Pinot Noir grapes, measuring only .68 hectares situated on the edge of the village of Ambonnay, which is located on the south-eastern slope of the Montagne de Reims. The vintage is only the fourth Champagne from this terroir; previous…
Champagne at your Wedding or Prosecco, maybe English Bubbly too?
Champagne for your wedding? It is certainly a must for any celebration and especially for the all important wedding (or divorce depending where you are in your love life of course)! Champagne to toast the happy couple will be certainly what the bride and groom and for that matter, everyone else celebrating the happy couples…
Champagne Veuve Monsigny N.V. Brut
It would be easy to dismiss a Champagne sold for under $AUD25 at a large retailer known for its cut price groceries as just cheap fizz. However, Veuve Monsigny is a pleasant surprise for a Champagne exclusively available at Aldi Closer inspection of the label showed that this particular Champagne is not made by the…
Drink G.H. Mumm at La Folie Douce private beach in Cannes
Celebrate the exclusive partnership between Maison Mumm and Folie Douce at Majectic private beach in Cannes this summer. La Folie Douce is a a venue for dining, beach parties and clubbing. Everyday from 6 pm to 1 am, La Folie Douce team have brought their irresistible brand of fun to the famously classy beach at the MAJESTIC…
Biddle & Webb’s First Champagne Only Sale & Tasting
Champagne Only Sale After our wine specialist James Baker’s recent trip to the Champagne region of France, Biddle & Webb are acquiring thousands of bottles of authentic French Champagne direct from several small vineyards across north France. These lots will be available to buy at Biddle & Webb’s first Champagne only sale. Date: Saturday 17th…