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High Hopes for 2015 Champagne Harvest

By Glass of Bubbly / 16th September 2015

The Champagne harvest is drawing to a close and many Champagne producers will be very pleased – 2015 is expected to be an “exceptional year” for Champagne. The yields this year were the lowest in a decade, with growers within the appellation limited to 10,000 kg per hectare. The climate and weather has produced the perfect…

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Bicycle Thief Champagne Bar, Canada

Bicycle Thief Champagne Bar, Canada

By Glass of Bubbly / 16th September 2015

The Bicycle Thief exudes a relaxed feeling in an atmosphere that blends Old School style with New School attitude. Drop by for lunch or supper, or pull up a chair to our wicked wine bar for a fantastic glass from our titanic selection. The Bicycle Thief offers North American food with an Italian soul. We open the…

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Hotel Breaks Guinness World Record for Largest Champagne Tasting

By Glass of Bubbly / 16th September 2015

Viejas Casino & Resort in California has set the new Guinness World Record for the largest gathering of Champagne tasters. In celebration of the hotel’s 24th anniersary, they invited over 600 hundred guests to the special tasting. Three Champagnes were specially selected for this event: Ruinart Blanc de Blancs, Veuve Clicquot Rosé and Dom Pérignon,…

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Grower Champagne: Goutorbe-Bouillot

By Glass of Bubbly / 15th September 2015

This grower Champagne is made in vineyards that extend over the region called Vallée de la Marne (close to Epernay), where, traditionaly, the grape variety Pinot Meunier is dominant. The union between Jules Goutorbe and Louise Bouillot was at the origin of the creation of the house Champagne Goutorbe-Bouillot in 1911. Before that, the Goutorbe family had already…

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Taittinger Comtes de Champagne Blanc de Blancs Brut 2006 launches in the UK

By Glass of Bubbly / 15th September 2015

The Taittinger family are delighted to release the much anticipated Comtes de Champagne Blanc de Blancs Brut 2006. This prestige cuvée, made from 100% Chardonnay from only Grand Cru rated vineyards, is only produced when the harvest is of exceptional quality worthy of a vintage year. Clovis Taittinger comments, “Our Comtes de Champagne is made…

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Parva Domus, B&B in the of heart of Champagne

Parva Domus, B&B in the of heart of Champagne

By Glass of Bubbly / 13th September 2015

This beautiful chambres d’hotes is ideally located on the famous Avenue de Champagne, in the heart of Epernay, the capital of the Champagne Region. You are just minutes from the most prestigious cellars, vineyards and Champagne Houses. Mr et Mme Rimaire are welcoming hosts. There are 5 beautifully kept and comfortable rooms all in a peaceful…

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Champagne Bar, White 1921 St Tropez

Champagne Bar, White 1921 St Tropez

By Glass of Bubbly / 12th September 2015

To mark the close of the Summer season, Le Voile de St Tropez will host the renowned regatta and sailing festival from the 26th September to the 3rd October 2015. The event gathers together the most extraordinary modern sailing boats alongside the most beautiful traditional yachts – a host of racers and sailing enthusiasts come…

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Experience Harvest at Champagne Rogge Cereser

By Glass of Bubbly / 12th September 2015

In Champagne Rogge Cereser, independent winegrower wants you to experience the harvest this year. They are offering tours until Friday 18th September (except for Sunday) from 9h00 to 12h00 and 13h00 to 17h00 with regular departures. Experience: Tour of the press room and full explanation of Champagne making process Tasting of grape juice Tasting of…

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Armand de Brignac Champagne Appoints Chief Marketing Officer

By Glass of Bubbly / 11th September 2015

Armand de Brignac Champagne have announced that Bernadette Knight has joined the company as Chief Marketing Officer. She will oversee all marketing strategy and initiatives for the luxury Champagne collection, including branding, public relations, events and promotion. A native of Australia, Bernadette has worked with Champagne brands such as Veuve Clicquot, Krug, Ruinart and Taittinger and most…

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