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Louis Roederer Collection 242 Champagne
Louis Roederer [Road-ur-ur], a distinguished Champagne producer situated in Reims, France, traces its origins back to 1776, when it began as Dubois Père & Fils. While its early days were marked by still wine production, the focus soon evolved to embrace the art of crafting fine Champagnes. The business underwent a transformation under the stewardship…
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Champagne Harvest 2023 Has Started
Épernay – The 2023 harvest in Champagne commenced on Saturday, 2 September, and despite difficult weather during ripening, the region expects a high-quality harvest. The fully manual harvest will cover 34,000 hectares of Champagne vineyards, needing 100,000-120,000 workers over the coming weeks. Whilst some sectors have just started harvesting, the majority of the vineyards will…
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How to Store Champagne Properly
A bottle of Champagne is a great option for any occasion, so it never hurts to have some on hand. Whether you have a bottle for a significant event or wish to store it for future enjoyment, understanding how to store Champagne is essential. In this article, let’s explore the art of preserving Champagne, covering…
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Le Black Creation, The Brut of Champagne Lanson Reinvented
Combining a sense of heritage with expertise, our winemakers have perpetuated for over 260 years a characterful, fresh and elegant style, with our multi vintage brut as its signature. Hervé Dantan redefines Le Black Label with Le Black Création, a name that illustrates the tailored work demanded by the exceptional character of each harvest. Each…
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The Best Champagne in France
Champagne has long been associated with celebration, luxury and seduction – often served alongside cheese as an aperitif or seafood to elevate an extraordinary meal. Around 320 Champagne houses produce delicious wines in their underground chalk cellars 90 miles northeast of Paris. Each house possesses its own distinct style that shows in their bubbly. Bouzy…
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A Toast To Innovation: A Complete Guide To Innovative-Fused Champagne Siders
Bubbly with a Twist: Creative Champagne Cider Recipes We look at Champagne as a drink of celebration. In fact, Americans pour 360 million glasses of the sparkly stuff on New Year’s alone. That’s not counting Independence Day and every other occasion we toast to with a glass of Champagne. For some, nothing compares to the…
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Does Champagne Sparkle?
It looks almost a too simple question, an open door: Does Champagne sparkle? But if we look at it more deeply we might come to surprising insights. Going back to the word ‘sparkle’ we can retrace it to the Old English 16th century word ‘spearca’ which meant ‘throw off glowing or fiery particles’. This concept…
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Hot Sunny Days – #Champagne or #Prosecco?
I’m sure that many who are given the choice between Prosecco or Champagne would opt for the latter. Let’s be honest, it has that all round superior profile, higher desirability and on most occasions more weighty on the price side of things. I know a fair few wine experts who simply will not engage at…
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Champagne De Saint-Gall Launches in Marks & Spencer
Historic French producer Champagne De Saint-Gall has arrived at Marks & Spencer. Now available to purchase – the brand’s Tradition Premier Cru and Premier Cru Rosé showcasing the Chardonnay-dominant style and complexity the brand is known for. Champagne De Saint-Gall is the product of a historic winemaking initiative. Founded in 1966, Union Champagne is a…
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