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Should Disgorgement Dates be Displayed on Champagne Labels?
Champagne House AR Lenoble has recently spoken out about their strong opposition to displaying disgorgement dates on the labels of bottles. They are re-printing their labels without the disgorgement dates despite the increasing trend to include them. Disgorgement is a part of the Champagne-making process when the yeast sediment is removed after the second fermentation. The…
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What’s the UK’s No 1 Rosé Champagne?
Champagne Lanson Rosé Label Brut Rosé is the UK’s No 1 Rosé Champagne by value and volume. One of the first rosé Champagnes created, the Rosé Label is made with Bouzy Rouge, a still red wine produced from Pinot Noir grapes. A beautifully soft pink colour with aromas of roses and delicate notes of red berries,…
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Moët & Chandon replace Mumm Champagne as sponsor of Formula 1
Champagne Mumm will no longer be the sponsor of Formula 1. This is the end of a 15-year sponsorship deal. Since 2000, all Formula One race podiums were supplied with a Jeroboam of GH Mumm Cordon Rogue. Mumm will remain linked to motorsport, however, having announced a deal with Formula E at the end of last year. Mumm…
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Champagne Pierre Péters
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
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
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
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
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
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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