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Interview With The President of Champagne Alexandre Bonnet – Arnaud Fabre
The love of Champagne is infinite, a language that everyone can understand, a sparkle that can shine in anyone’s glass, it can connect people, brings them together and places a smile on faces around the world. In this exclusive article we speak with Arnaud Fabre, the President of Champagne Alexandre Bonnet, let’s discover a little…
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U.S. Remains Champagne’s Largest Export Market in 2023
More than 26.9 million bottles of Champagne were shipped to the United States in 2023, reflecting a 20% decrease from 2022 and a correction to pre-Covid shipment levels. The shipments in 2023 were valued at more than 800 million euros, down 14.5% from the previous year. Compared to 2019 figures, however, shipment volumes to the…
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Vintage Champagne Tasting Experience London
There are some 3,500 pubs in London and it is said that over 50% of international visitors to the capital will try out at least one location during their time there. The pub and restaurant scene is gigantic both North and South of the Thames with many wine bars in amongst them, and for those…
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The Art of the Second Fermentation in Champagne
The second fermentation in Champagne transforms a still wine into the world-renowned sparkling wine. This critical phase is not only about creating the bubbles that Champagne is famous for but also about influencing the flavor, aroma, and overall quality of the final product. The Biochemical Process At its core, the second fermentation is a biochemical…
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What Is The Official Champagne Sponsor of the Kentucky Derby?
When you think about the Kentucky Derby, the first thing that comes to mind are fashion, betting, and the adrenaline rush from the race itself. But something is missing here. Yes, that’s right, a drink to celebrate the winner of the race. Even though the traditional drink for the Kentucky Derby is Mint Julep, it…
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Discovering The Timeless Elegance Of Meunier: A 1955 Champagne Revelation
Champagne connoisseurs and enthusiasts, prepare to have your perceptions transformed. Today, I share with you an enigmatic journey—a tasting that challenged the very foundations of Champagne lore. My encounter with a 1955 Blanc de Meunier from the storied cellars of Champagne Demière unveiled a truth long veiled by the mists of tradition. The narrative has…
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Five Reasons why Champagne Remains Optimistic in 2024: The Commitments of a Proactive Industry
Collectively, Champagne winegrowers and houses have taken strategic decisions and have launched numerous projects to ensure balance within an appellation that continues to sparkle across the globe. Initiatives include the commitment to regulation and social responsibility, the introduction of a new framework for contractual relations between winegrowers and houses, an increase in the reserve level,…
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Impact of Pairing Apples and Champagne With Your Favorite Food
Food and beverage pairing has become a popular pastime for many people who enjoy fine dining. Finding the right combinations of flavors, textures, and aromas in food and drink can heighten the overall experience. In this article, we’ll explore the importance of pairing and the impacts of pairing expensive sparkling wines with a variety of…
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Sediment in Champagne?
We expect our bottle of Champagne to be clear, fresh and bursting with fruitiness though from time to time this will not always be the case. A wine should be clean and clear and certainly devoid of cloudiness / particles, though there will be exceptions both purposely and unintentionally. What is sediment? If the bottle…
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