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Champagne Taittinger Celebrates 50th Anniversary of Prix Culinaire International Competition

By Glass of Bubbly / 1st June 2016

Champagne Taittinger is celebrating the 50th anniversary of their renowned Taittinger Prix Culinaire International this year.  Michel Roux Jr will again be the Presidential Judge for the UK and will head up a panel of twelve top chefs from leading Michelin Star Restaurants and 5 star luxury hotels such as John Williams of the Ritz,…

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‘Ultra VIP’ Champagne Bar in Liverpool

By Glass of Bubbly / 26th May 2016

The Baccarat Lounge is an ‘ultra VIP’ Champagne venue set in a secret location, strictly only open to those with a reservation. The bar is in collaboration with iconic Champagne house Dom Péringon and will also exclusively offer Moët Ice Imperial, Champagne designed to be served over ice. The bar offers a table service, leaving you to relax and…

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15,000 Glasses of Champagne Served at Lord’s Test Match

By Glass of Bubbly / 26th May 2016

As the cricket season gets underway, Lord’s is busy preparing much more than just the hallowed turf. With over 85,000 mouths to feed during one Test match alone, staff at the Home of Cricket also have cake, scones and bacon sandwiches to get ready. To mark the launch of the cricket season, Marylebone Cricket Club,…

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Champagne Olivier Lassaigne

Champagne Olivier Lassaigne

By Jon Catt / 25th May 2016

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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La Champagnerie - Sabering Bar in Canada

La Champagnerie – Sabering Bar in Canada

By Glass of Bubbly / 21st May 2016

Opened in 2013 in the old port, La Champagnerie currently holds the largest private collection of imported Champagne and sparkling wines in Quebec, Canada. La Champagnerie is THE place for some bubbly, whether you sip it with your pinky in the air or not. From the great vintages of Champagne to the fine bubbles of sparkling…

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New Rolls Royce Comes With Built-in Champagne Bar

By Glass of Bubbly / 21st May 2016

Rolls Royce have decided to commemorate the final year of their Phantom collection by offering 50 bespoke Phantom Zenith’s, built to each buyers specifications. The car comes with optional extras to create the ultimate luxury. One of the extras is a fold-out Champagne bar in the boot of the car which includes a fridge (big enough for 2…

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Book a Weekend in Champagne

By Glass of Bubbly / 20th May 2016

“The thing about Champagne, you say, unfoiling the cork, unwinding the wire restraint, is that… every time you sip it, you’re sipping from all those other celebrations. The joy accumulates over time.” David Leviathan Magnifique; splendide; somptueux; extraordinare… These are just a few of the words frequently uttered in toast to the world’s most famous wine region – Champagne.…

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The Guide to Buying Champagne

By Glass of Bubbly / 17th May 2016

Want to enter the world of bubbly-drinkers or just stocking up on Champagne for the Summer? There are so many labels and styles, where do you start? If you want to explore this fabulous drink more in depth and find one perfect for you, you’ll need to hunt around. The basics Champagne is a name…

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Champagne Uncorked – The House of Krug by Alan Tardi

By Glass of Bubbly / 17th May 2016

Alan Tardi, an American wine-food journalist and author has written a new book about Champagne. Champagne, Uncorked The House of Krug and the timeless allure of the World’s most celebrated drink is different from most of the Champagne books on the market in that it closely follows one house through the entire complex process of creating…

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