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World’s Most Expensive Champagne Cocktail

By Glass of Bubbly / 21st December 2015

Officially the world’s most expensive cocktail, this extravagant tipple is called The Gigi and was originally created for the singer, Grace Jones. The Gigi has the appearance of a traditional Champagne Cocktail which usually includes bubbly laced with cognac and bitters. But unlike them it is made with a bottle of 1990 Vintage Cristal and…

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Festive Champagne Afternoon Teas in London

By Glass of Bubbly / 18th December 2015

Afternoon Teas are a classic pastime in London and you can find them all over the city in hotels, pubs, cafés and restaurants. With the festive season underway, you can expect to find interesting twists on the traditional afternoon tea… and plenty more bubbly! Claridges Festive Afternoon Tea Enjoy a seasonally warming festive afternoon tea…

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Champagne Christmas Trees

Champagne Christmas Trees

By Glass of Bubbly / 17th December 2015

What’s better than a Christmas tree? A Christmas tree made out of Champagne bottles of course! Here are a couple of examples of Champagne Lanson Christmas trees, have you seen them?    

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1 in every 12 bottles of Champagne bought in the UK is from Aldi

By Glass of Bubbly / 11th December 2015

According to a recent poll one in every 12 bottles of Champagne bought in the UK is from Aldi. The Champagne that Aldi sells is Veuve Monsigny Champagne Brut NV. This Christmas it is expecting to sell 50% more of its Champagne than last year and has 750,000 bottles ready for the festive period. Veuve Monsigny…

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Great Champagne Afternoon Teas in London

By Glass of Bubbly / 9th December 2015

Afternoon Tea with free-flowing Champagne For £49 per person, you can be treated to an afternoon tea at Conrad London St. James along with free flowing Champagne. With a whimsical and fanciful vibe, you will enjoy one of their themed afternoon tea menus served throughout the year – currently “Autumn Bramble Afternoon Tea.” Book here. …

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Which venue is pouring more Champagne than any other in the UK?

By Glass of Bubbly / 9th December 2015

Bob Bob Ricard is an iconic Soho restaurant which offers a luxury English and Russian menu in an elegant setting. The venue is famous for pouring more Champagne than any other restaurant in the UK – and every table is fitted with it’s own handy “Press for Champagne” button! The décor of the venue has a…

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Taittinger First Champagne House to invest in English Sparkling Wine

By Glass of Bubbly / 9th December 2015

Champagne Taittinger has acquired land in Kent to establish a UK Vineyard. Champagne Taittinger has announced the launch of Domaine Evremond. Working with Hatch Mansfield and private investors, this unique collaboration marks the first time that a Champagne House has invested in the UK with the intention of producing premium English sparkling wines. The team…

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Perfect Stocking filler: Champagne Lanson Black Label Santa

Perfect Stocking filler: Champagne Lanson Black Label Santa

By Glass of Bubbly / 7th December 2015

It’s the time of year for Santa to pull on his suit again… and it looks like he’s lent one to this miniature bottle of Lanson too. Teamed with a box of orange milk chocolate truffle Lindor, this happy double act are sure to make a lot of people very happy this Christmas. Lanson Champagne…

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Champagne Joseph Perrier Tasting

By Jon Catt / 5th December 2015

Cuvée Royale Brut. Straw yellow colour with hints of green. The nose reveals dry fruit aromas with spiced nuances that give way to gingerbread and honey with a little brioche in the finish.In the mouth it is round and generous. Cuvée Royale Vintage. Straw yellow colour with hints of yellow and old gold. The nose…

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