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Book a Weekend in Champagne
“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
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…
Read MoreChampagne Uncorked – The House of Krug by Alan Tardi
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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Searcys Champagne and Meatballs Menu
Champagne, pasta and meatballs are on the menu at Searcy’s One New Change in London’s city district. There’s a vibrant new menu available, celebrating the wonders of Italian food. The ‘pick and mix’ street-food style menu consists mostly of a variety of pasta, sauces and meatballs, as well as tasty sides, starters and desserts. Of course,…
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‘The Who’ Launch Limited Edition Champagne for 50th Anniversary
Roger Daltrey, founder and lead singer of legendary British rock band The Who, will release a Champagne in honour of the bands 50th anniversary. The Limited edition Champagne Cuvée Roger Daltrey is being produced by Champagne house Charles Orban, located in the village of Troissy in the Marne Valley and produced using a blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir…
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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,…
Read MoreChampagne Academy Celebrates 60 Years
The Champagne Academy celebrated its 60th anniversary at a dinner at The Lanesborough Hotel in London and launched the 2016 programme of its annual Champagne Academy Course trip to Champagne in June. As in all previous years, the 2016 trip will provide a unique and in-depth Champagne education experience, including lectures by the Principals and winemakers of Grande Marque Champagne…
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Champagne Taittinger Toast Winners at BAFTAs
The great and the good of UK Television gathered at the Royal Festival Hall on Sunday night as the winners of the House of Fraser British Academy Television Awards in 2016 were announced. Official Champagne and wine partners to BAFTA, Champagne Taittinger and Villa Maria were on hand throughout the evening to help the glamorous…
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The Fizzy Tarté, New Champagne Bar in Lake District
A cosy and stylish new Champagne bar and café has opened in Bowness in the Lake District area. Called The Fizzy Tarté, the bar specialises in French fare: Champagne, cocktails, coffee and even a French patisserie. The ‘city bar’ style venue hopes to appeal to those looking for an upmarket experience and give a boost to…
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