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Champagne & Truffles

By Glass of Bubbly / 27th October 2015

The truffle is considered the pinnacle of gourmet for enthusiasts, an undisputed ruler of fine dining and poetry for connoisseurs. Types of Truffles  White Truffle, one of the most highly esteemed truffles, is extremely rare. Rich in water and mineral salts. Pairs well with Blanc de Blancs and vintage Champagnes. Black Summer Truffle has an intense and inviting…

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Champagne Langlet

Champagne Langlet

By Glass of Bubbly / 26th October 2015

Champagne Langlet is a House that combines a modern way of thinking with the traditional. Langlet began thanks to the encounter of three winemakers: Vincent Métivier, Luc Chaudron and Fréderic Papelard. Champagne Langlet prides itself on being progressive, continuing to evolve and permenantly enscribe itself on the era’s trends. Vincent is a wine-grower who built…

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Champagne Laurent Lequart

Champagne Laurent Lequart

By Glass of Bubbly / 26th October 2015

The Lequart family have been winemakers for several generations and are deeply attached to their roots and love of wine. The Lequart House owns 9-hectare of beautiful vineyards located in the village of Passy Grigny, in the heart of the Marne valley. The village Passy Grigny is characterised by the diversity of its terroirs and enjoys exceptional sun…

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Happy Champagne Day!

By Glass of Bubbly / 23rd October 2015

Today, 23rd October 2015, is global Champagne Day and we hope you’re all celebrating with a few glasses of Champagne in hand! Champagne dates back to as early as the 5th century when the Romans first planted vineyards in the Champagne region of France. Thanks to generations of winemakers and great figures throughout history, such…

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Top 10 Champagne Export Markets

By Glass of Bubbly / 19th October 2015

1. United Kigndom                     32,675,232 2. United States of America        19,152,709 3. Germany                                12,605,297 4. Japan                        …

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Key Champagne Statistics

By Glass of Bubbly / 17th October 2015

Here are some key statistics about Champagne for 2014. There are 15,800 winegrowers in Champagne. There are 300 Champagne Houses The productive area consists of 33,705 hectares of which: 22,375 in the Marne department. 7,970 in the Aube and Haute-Marne departments. 3,360 in the Aisne and Seine-et-Marne departments. The grape varieties in Champagne are made up…

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Sotheby's to offer Champagne Cellar created by Veuve Clicquot & Porsche

Sotheby’s to offer Champagne Cellar created by Veuve Clicquot & Porsche

By Glass of Bubbly / 16th October 2015

The “Vertical Limit” is a stunning freestanding brushed steel Champagne refrigerator is the result of a collaboration between Veuve Clicquot and the Porsche Design. It stands over six feet tall and is one of only 15 produced, the towers were originally launched in 2007. The cellar contains one magnum each of Veuve Clicquot vintages 1955,…

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Champagne Devaux and Michel Chapoutier launch Champagne Sténopé 2008

By Glass of Bubbly / 12th October 2015

In 2007, an encounter between Champagne Devaux and Michel Chapoutier, from the Rhône Valley, gave birth to a daring idea of creating a rare vintage Champagne: one that would faithfully capture the image of the vintage, every single year. Together they purchased a vineyard plot in the renowned village of Les Riceys, and decided to…

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Nottingham opens Champagne Nail Bar

By Glass of Bubbly / 9th October 2015

The Beauty Temple, an oriental themed salon in Nottingham, has re-opened after refurbishment with a welcome addition to the usual services – a Champagne menu. The owners hope to make the venue more than just a salon, but a place where customers can come to be pampered and socialise with friends while enjoying a Prosecco cocktail…

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