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Nibbles at the Bar with your Champagne

By Glass of Bubbly / 27th August 2016

I’m quite sure that for many of us a glass of bubbly in our hand, what is seen as the king of wines, is the most important thing to be concentrating on and if nibbles are on the menu then it’s simply whatever is fine as you concentrate on the bubbles in your glass. Bar…

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Worst Champagne Harvest in 30 Years

By Jon Catt / 24th August 2016

It’s being called the worst harvest in the Aube in 30 years. The vines either have no grapes or a bunch every metre where there would normally be 10. Nathalie Falmet at Rouvre-les-Vignes has decided not to harvest this year. She has 3.5 ha of vines and with an expected yield of around 1,000 kg…

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Can the World’s Love of Champagne now be Challenged?

By Christopher Walkey / 22nd August 2016

I would say that it is fair to state that almost all things in life can be challenged, let’s face it that at every new Olympics world records are broken,  each year large internationally recognised businesses collapse and new start ups excel and each week many eagerly await to see who will be replaced as the…

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Are you Happy to be Called Champagne?

Are you Happy to be Called Champagne?

By Christopher Walkey / 20th August 2016

I know that many, especially within the wine industry itself, will know very well that not all sparkling wines are Champagne. The Champagne Bureau themselves see it as a large part of their duty to continue educating the world on how the word Champagne can and should be used and this is not confined to…

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The Most Romantic Places to Enjoy Champagne

The Most Romantic Places to Enjoy Champagne

By Christopher Walkey / 18th August 2016

The word Champagne itself translates to many as romance, love filled environments, first dates, proposals and many more romantic thoughts, but where can this iconic sparkling wine be enjoyed to further its place as the number one drink for those with love in mind. I recently viewed an interesting news item on the Daily Mail website…

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Moët & Chandon Champagne Bar at Hythe Imperial Hotel

By Glass of Bubbly / 16th August 2016

A Moët & Chandon Champagne bar has opened at the Hythe Imperial Hotel in Kent. The first-floor venue’s decor is inspired by the appearance of ice and features panoramic views of the seafront. The Moët & Chandon Bar is the only one of its kind in Kent The Hythe Imperial Hotel is an 18th-century manor overlooking…

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Laurent-Perrier Official Champagne Partner of Club Wembley

Laurent-Perrier Official Champagne Partner of Club Wembley

By Glass of Bubbly / 16th August 2016

Champagne house Laurent-Perrier has been announced as the official Champagne partner of Club Wembley, who deal with all the hospitality at Wembley Stadium. Two Laurent-Perrier lounges have opened for club members at the stadium. The whole range of Laurent-Perrier will be on offer to enjoy at all sport and music events until summer 2020.  Guests…

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Enjoy Krug at The Champagne Bar

Enjoy Krug at The Champagne Bar, Japan

By Glass of Bubbly / 15th August 2016

The ANA InterContinental Tokyo has opened The Champagne Bar,. This is Japan’s first bar to focus on Krug, one of the most prestigious Champagne brands. Krug was founded in 1843 by Joseph Krug who believed the sense of joy has to be the main feeling in drinking Champagne. His philosophy has been passed down to the…

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Chaource with Champagne Veuve Monsigny

By Glass of Bubbly / 15th August 2016

Chaource is a soft cheese made from cow’s milk in the village of Chaoruce, France. It has a soft-ripened, creamy texture. It is a young, Brie-like cheese with an edible rind. It has a mild taste, with a slight mushroom aroma and chalky texture. A beautifully complementary pairing, the Champagne Veuve Monsigny Brut lifts the…

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