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Cirotto Launches Low-Sugar ‘Extra Brut’
This year, Cirotto launch ‘Extra Brut’, an exciting new style of Prosecco with a very low residual sugar, at only 3 grams/litre. It responds to increasing demands for low and zero sugar Champagnes, Cavas and Proceccos in Europe and the UK. Such varieties are particularly popular among those with preferences for a very dry taste,…
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The Technology Behind Ca’del Bosco Franciacorta
Ca’del Bosco Franciacorta producers recognise the importance of technology in wine-making and pride themselves on their systems. It took seven years to complete the curent Ca’del Bosco cellar, immersed in the greenery of the vineyards and the Franciacorta woodlands. It was enlarged from 10,000 to 20,000 sq m. Owner Maurizio Zanella’s goal was not to double output…
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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.…
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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,…
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Discovering Champagne Duval-Leroy
A very welcomed and eagerly anticipated invitation to visit Vertus and the Duval-Leroy Champagne brand was received by Glass of Bubbly and what an educational tour and tasting of superb wines and food it was. Duval-Leroy brand is really a testament to turning tragedy in to success where the story of Carol Duval-Leroy (Chairman &…
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New Grape Varieties for Champagne
On April 12th the CIVC, Comité Champagne, in Epernay announced a 15 year programme to develop grape varieties for the future. Champagne makers face two main challenges in the following decades. In the worst case scenario temperatures could rise 4.5°C by 2100. There’s also the pressing need to develop vines that have a high resistance…
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Champagne Marketing on a Lemonade Budget
I personally think that many Champagne & Sparkling Wine labels are missing the trick re how they present themselves outside of what the contents of each their bottle holds. We must not forget that there are more and more Sparkling Wine labels being created, more are suddenly waking up to the potential to sell internationally which…
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Emma Rice waves her wand across another sparkling triumph
Emma Rice, Head winemaker at Hattingley Valley and recent recipient of UK Winemaker of The Year has turned up trumps again making the Alder Ridge Sparkling Blanc de Noirs 2013. This new sparkling wine is sourced from Cobbs Farm on the border of Berkshire and Wiltshire, just up the road from my Michelin Star restaurant…
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Champagne Richard Royer
Balnot sur Laignes is just off the road to Les Riceys. Champagne Richard Royer’s office faces the village church. It was having urgent repairs done on the roof when I was there recently. Richard’s grandmother and father just sold their grapes. Fresh from studies in agronomy and oenology Richard decided to make his own Champagne…
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