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Champagne Thiénot Cuvée Stanislas 2006
A magnificent blend crafted exclusively from Chardonnay from the Cote des Blancs, Alain Thiénot has dedicated this Champagne to his son Stanislas. A Vintage Champagne, it expresses all the complexity and generosity of Chardonnay with great elegance. The 2006 Vintage The mild winter and a frost-free spring give a late bud break. The hot and…
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Champagne La Villesenière
Laurence and Cyrille Chevenotot-Michez at Champagne La Villesenière are delighted at the rush of superb reviews that their new range of Champagnes is receiving . It’s not often that a new entrant to the marketplace is so enthusiastically received and Laurence and Cyrille are hoping that these rave reviews will help them find importers. “Of…
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UK Supermarket Champagne & Sparkling Wine Deals
Stocking up on bubbly for the festive season? Whatever style or price range you’re after, there’s great options available. With the savings, it’s a good opportunity to try out something new. Supermarket’s will be battling it out to give the best deals, so here’s a few to keep an eye out for: Champagne Louis Delaunay Champagne Brut…
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Champagne Stock Clearance with Something Exceptional
Back in the day, before the endless sales, a stock clearance sale was just that. At Something Exceptional, we only have a small cellar and as well as taking up space, stock is capital that we can’t use for other cuvées. These sale items are below cost and are on a first come first served…
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Global Warming positive for Champagne
For Champagne producers, global warming has mostly been a benefit to wine-growing so far, which may clash with the upcoming talks on how to slow it next month. The warmer climate means there’s been less frost damage and a 1% increase in the alcohol level and reduced acidity. It’s also given Champagne great vintages over…
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Champagne & Sparkling Wine is good for you!
The health benefits of drinking Champagne or sparkling wine aren’t new, in fact a study 2 years ago by University of Reading suggested that drinking 1 to 3 glasses of Champagne a week could improve the memory for people over 40 and so help fight against diseases such as Dementia and Alzheimer’s. It’s the compounds found in the traditional…
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Champagne Richard Royer
Balnot sur Laignes is just off the road to Les Riceys. Champagne Richard Royer’s office faces the village church. It was having urgent repairs done on the roof when I was there recently. Richard’s grandmother and father just sold their grapes. Fresh from studies in agronomy and oenology Richard decided to make his own Champagne…
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Texture, Scandinavian Restaurant & Champagne Bar, London
Texture is an award winning Michelin-starred modern European restaurant and Champagne bar, established in 2007. The menu at Texture is heavily influenced by Scandinavian cuisine, combining local British produce with ingredients from Iceland – the owner’s, Aggi Sverrisson, homeland. It’s located inside a beautifully restored Georgian building on Portman Square in the heart of Mayfair, and just minutes from Oxford…
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6 Must-Visit Champagne Bars in the USA
The USA has some of the most amazing bars and night-life in the world, with thousands of venues serving sparkling wine. Here’s some of the most highly-rated Champagne bars to try out in New York, Chicago and Las Vegas: Champagne Bar at the Plaza Hotel – New York Overlooking Fifth Avenue, this Champagne bar is…
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