Champagne News
Lesser Known Champagne Grapes Enjoying the Warmer Weather
The four lesser known Champagne grapes, Arbane, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris and Pinot Meslier are getting an unlikely boost thanks to the warmer Summers. These grapes are grown on only 0.3% of the 34,000 hectares (84,000 acres) that produce Champagne. Drappier has 50 acres of Arbane, which with the warmer weather is set to produce 5,000 kilos of grapes…
Champagne Montaudon
The House of Montaudon began in 1891 when Auguste-Louis came to Epernay to create a Champagne House in Reims, and thus the family tradition and passion for wine-making was born and would be handed down from generation to generation. In December 2010, the House joined the portfolio of Alliance Champagne group who continue respect the style…
Tips for Storing & Ageing Champagne & Sparkling Wine
Storing: The reason many Champagne and sparkling wine bottles are made from dark green glass is because it’s light-resistant. Sparkling is a particularly sensitive wine, so bottles should be kept in a cool, dark and dry place, away from heat, light, vibrations and severe temperature variations. If you’re keeping the bottle for a long time, try…
Lanson Launches Travel Exclusive Gift Box
Famous Champagne House Lanson has launched a new Travel Exclusive gift box. In dedication to the company’s rich history, the beautifully designed black gift box is patterned with travel stamps from around the world. In order to give their travel retail customers an outstanding and personal experience, the gift set is only available to purchase from Paris Charles…
High Hopes for 2015 Champagne Harvest
The Champagne harvest is drawing to a close and many Champagne producers will be very pleased – 2015 is expected to be an “exceptional year” for Champagne. The yields this year were the lowest in a decade, with growers within the appellation limited to 10,000 kg per hectare. The climate and weather has produced the perfect…
Hotel Breaks Guinness World Record for Largest Champagne Tasting
Viejas Casino & Resort in California has set the new Guinness World Record for the largest gathering of Champagne tasters. In celebration of the hotel’s 24th anniersary, they invited over 600 hundred guests to the special tasting. Three Champagnes were specially selected for this event: Ruinart Blanc de Blancs, Veuve Clicquot Rosé and Dom Pérignon,…
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…