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Could Champagne bubbles help address the world’s energy needs?
We knew it all along, Champagne is always the answer! Researchers in Tokyo may have discovered how Champagne bubbles could address the world’s future energy needs. Using Japan’s most powerful computer, they have explored the physcics of Champagne bubbles to help find better alternatives for efficient energy. “Uncork a bottle of champagne, and as the…
Read MoreChampagne Launay: The Gold Range
Blanc de blancs Extra Brut Vintage 2008 (100% Chardonnay from Barbonne Fayel) Deep light gold. A subtle bouquet of white flowers, and ripe white peaches, leading on to notes of dried fruit (pineapple and dried apricot). The texture is supple and mineral, intense with very good length. Grande Réserve (50% Chardonnay – 50% Pinot Noir)…
Read MoreChampagne Launay: The Silver Range
Tradition (60% Chardonnay – 40% Pinot Noir) Pale gold. Ripe bouquet of white fruit (peach and pear), with hints of dried or candied fruits producing a complexity of aromas. Straightforward supple texture, with lightness and plenty of length. Its maturity really comes through Réserve (40% Chardonnay – 60% Pinot Noir) Brilliant light gold. A rich,…
Read MoreChampagne Pierre Launay
Champagne Pierre Launay was established by Pierre Launay and his wife in 1973 in Barbonne-Fayel Sézannais in the south of the Cote des Blancs. The vineyard consists of 14 hectares, the Launay’s are driven by a desire to produce wines of highest quality while respecting the nature of the terrior, the ecology, environment. The three…
Read MoreEnjoy Unlimited Champagne at Blueprint Café this New Year
Celebrate in style this winter, at Blueprint Café located on the first floor the DesignMuseum and offering a versatile space, wonderful food and an incredible view across the Thames. It’s exclusive three course New Year’s Eve menu is available at two separate sittings, either between 5.30pm and 7.45pm (£50 per person) or from 8pm onwards…
Read MoreChampagne and Food pairing
The festive season is the ideal moment for drinking Champagne and exploring flavours, as traditional Christmas fare matches well with Champagne. We have asked our Head Sommelier Patrick Borras to suggest a few pairings for Yule Log, a favourite Christmas treat. “For drinking with the traditional Yule Log, I recommend a Grand Rosé by Gosset,…
Read MoreCuvée Femme de Champagne 2000 from Duval-Leroy
Carol Duval-Leroy and Sandrine Logette -Jardin, her wine maker, have together created a distinctive bottle with its rounded lines which nurtures a great Champagne, golden like a jewel and soft like a fragrance, designed to gain approval from people of taste and distinction. The prestigious cuvee Femme de Champagne is the product of the development…
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