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Champagne Pierre Péters

Champagne Pierre Péters

By Glass of Bubbly / 16th January 2016

55 The Pierre Péters estate, situated in the heart of the Côte des Blancs, has been a family house for six generations and has produced Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Champagnes since 1919. Pierre Péters is a grower Champagne producer whose wines express the richness, subtlety and the elegance of the great “terroirs” of the Côte…

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Sad News that M.Pierre Cheval of Gatinois Champagne leaves us

By Christopher Walkey / 15th January 2016

When you work in the industry of Champagne and Sparkling Wine one thing is for sure, you will meet many engaging characters and sometimes you will also have the fortune to meet someone amazing and that is how I will describe the feeling after having met Pierre Cheval last year whilst on a trip with the UK…

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Champagne Vilmart & Cie

By Glass of Bubbly / 15th January 2016

The Champagne House Vilmart & Cie was founded in 1890 by Désiré Vilmart in the heart of the Montagne de Reims. Since then, the House has been leaded by passionate sons and sons-in-law who enabled this small House to become famous The house owns 11 acres of vineyards around the village of Rilly. The vineyards are planted…

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Where to buy Champagne & Sparkling Wine Online

By Glass of Bubbly Content / 14th January 2016

Supermarkets can be a great place to buy your bubbly, but you can find some great deals and interesting bottles if you shop around online. These websites deliver to the UK: Plus de Bulles – site Good for: Large Champagne selection A French website established in 2007 by Marie Servagnat, a native of the Champagne region. Her idea…

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Champagne JL Vergnon

By Glass of Bubbly / 14th January 2016

The JL Vergnon Champagne house was founded by Jean-Louis Vergnon, who planted vineyards on the slopes of Côte de Blancs in Mesnil/ Oger. He began creating his own wines from just Chardonnay. The accidental death of his elder son Bruno in 1977 affected him deeply and delayed the making of his dream until the return of his…

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Champagne Charlies Wine Bar, London

By Glass of Bubbly / 12th January 2016

Ever on the lookout for new places to get a glass of bubbly? You can find Champagne Charlies tucked under the arches of Charring Cross in London. The interior, with wood panelling, exposed brick, intimate alcoves and candelit tables, make for a cosy yet rustic ambiance. As it’s a part of Davy’s Wine Bars, Champagne Charlies has an…

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Champagne Taittinger celebrates BAFTAs 2016

Champagne Taittinger celebrates BAFTAs 2016

By Glass of Bubbly / 9th January 2016

Champagne Taittinger continues their love affair with film by celebrating the EE British Academy Film Awards nominees in 2016! The nominations for the EE British Academy Film Awards in 2016 have been announced by Stephen Fry and Guru Mbatha-Raw at a special press conference. The Awards ceremony will take place this year on Valentine’s Day, Sunday 14th…

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What to do with leftover Champagne and Sparkling Wine

By Glass of Bubbly / 8th January 2016

We know having bubbly leftover is unlikely, but if you accidentally opened too many bottles at a party and find yourself with some leftover, keep it! Even if it’s started to go flat, it can still be useful. Here’s a few things you can do: Use as a Beauty Treatment Applied to the skin and hair,…

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Ukraine announces name change for ‘Soviet Champagne’

By Glass of Bubbly / 8th January 2016

A new decommunisation law in Ukraine means producers of a sparkling wine known as ‘Soviet Champagne’ must undergo a name change. The new law means a ban of any street, town or product from having names that glorifies communism. ‘Soviet Champagne’ (or Sovetskoye Shampanskoye) was first produced in 1928 when Joseph Stalin was at the height of power. It came in sweet…

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