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Alison Nix faces Veuve Clicquot Champagne fall
It looks like that the season of fall will see the face of model Alison Nix, via a recent photo shoot by Craig McDean, front branding from Veuve Clicquot. The new ‘fashion orientated’ advertising campaign breaks away from traditional for this internationally recognised and loved Champagne label. The four image series entitled ‘Let Life Surprise you’…
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Veuve Clicquot Rich, Champagne with a twist
Bring out the mixologist in anyone with Veuve Clicquot wines blended with selected ingredients: pineapple, grapefruit, cucumber, celery, peppers or tea. All served over ice. Each ingredient will bring it’s own unique taste to the Champage. Black tea will bring freshness and enhance the floral notes, while bergamot tea brings a particular elegance. If you prefer…
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Lesser Known Champagne Grapes Enjoying the Warmer Weather
The four lesser known Champagne grapes, Arbane, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris and Pinot Meslier are getting an unlikely boost thanks to the warmer Summers. These grapes are grown on only 0.3% of the 34,000 hectares (84,000 acres) that produce Champagne. Drappier has 50 acres of Arbane, which with the warmer weather is set to produce 5,000 kilos of grapes…
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Case of Grower Champagne Competition from Original & Distinctive Limited (NOW CLOSED)
Original and Distinctive has devised a Grower Champagne Collection (6x75cl) Case – six award winning small producer Champagnes, which have been selected from the main wine producing districts of Champagne. The introductory pack includes:1 x Non Vintage 1 x Non Vintage (Premier Cru) 1 x Rosé (Premier Cru) 1 x Demi-Sec 1 x Blanc de Blancs (Grand Cru) 1…
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6 Misconceptions about Champagne & Sparkling Wine
Sparkling wine is only for celebrations Bubbly is ideal for a party, but it’s great for so much more too. Take food pairing for example – Champagne and sparkling wine is a fantastic compliment to a variety of foods, such as seafood, desserts and cheeses, to name just a few. Having a glass of bubbly in the garden on…
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Champagne Montaudon
The House of Montaudon began in 1891 when Auguste-Louis came to Epernay to create a Champagne House in Reims, and thus the family tradition and passion for wine-making was born and would be handed down from generation to generation. In December 2010, the House joined the portfolio of Alliance Champagne group who continue respect the style…
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Tips for Storing & Ageing Champagne & Sparkling Wine
Storing: The reason many Champagne and sparkling wine bottles are made from dark green glass is because it’s light-resistant. Sparkling is a particularly sensitive wine, so bottles should be kept in a cool, dark and dry place, away from heat, light, vibrations and severe temperature variations. If you’re keeping the bottle for a long time, try…
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Desserts made with Champagne or Sparkling Wine
Adding Champagne or sparkling wine can give an extra touch of sparkle to dessert. Here are some ideas that use Champagne or sparkling wine as an ingredient, it doesn’t mean you can’t still enjoy a glass of bubbly as well though! Pink Champagne Velvet Layer Cake This one’s for the bakers out there. This cake is pink, light, fluffly…
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Staying with a Grower Champagne during Harvest.
It is surely one of the most memorable experiences in the world of wine to be present at the grape harvest in the Champagne region of France. This year we were fortunate enough to be guests of Roger Constant Lemaire Champagne who are located in Villers-sous-Châtillon, a family run grower label with an increasingly recognised label across…
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