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Champagne Gremillet ~ The Classics

Champagne Gremillet ~ The Classics

By Glass of Bubbly / 9th February 2015

SÉLECTION   A pretty pale golden yellow in color rippling with fine, persistent bubbles. Bright, luminous and limpid. The nose evokes happiness – a lively alliance of delicious floral and fruity notes, of acacia, hawthorn, peach, pear and apricot. The taste is pleasant and refreshing with a nice balance of acidity and maturity with toasted…

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Champagne Gremillet

Champagne Gremillet

By Glass of Bubbly / 9th February 2015

Our family has been winegrowers since the 18th century. In 1979, my father decided to create our own Champagne. His first steps were toward the export et more particularly towards the diplomatic network, with no more than fifty embassies and consulates around the world selecting Gremillet for their prestigious receptions. My father’s dream is now…

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Champagne Michel Gonet

By Glass of Bubbly / 29th January 2015

Since the inception of Champagne House GONET in 1802, seven generations of the Gonet family have overseen its prosperous growth.   In 1973, Michel GONET, whose Champagnes bear his name today, modernized and increased the wine cellars with the objective of making world-class wines. To this end, he brought in modern equipment and enlarged the winemaking and wine storage…

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International Wine Tourism Conference & Workshop in La Champagne.

International Wine Tourism Conference & Workshop in La Champagne.

By Glass of Bubbly / 25th January 2015

The 7th Annual International Wine Tourism Conference will be held in the beautiful city of Reims, La Champagne, France 8 -9 April 2015. Two days with over 30 talks, presentations, panel discussions and workshops combined with opportunities to taste world class wines makes this an experience not to be missed. Wine Tourism Workshop 10 April.…

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Champagne sales hit second highest total in 2014

By Glass of Bubbly / 24th January 2015

Around 308m bottles of Champagne were sold around the world in 2014, according to provisional figures, this would represent a 1% rise in global Champagne sales compared to 2013. Worldwide Champagne sales are estimated to be 4.5bn euros compared to 4.3bn euros in 2013 and the second highest annual total on record. French consumption of Champagne fell for the…

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Heidsieck  Monopole Official Champagne Partner for British Summer Time Hyde Park

Heidsieck Monopole Official Champagne Partner for British Summer Time Hyde Park

By Glass of Bubbly / 21st January 2015

Heidsieck  Monopole  will  be  the  Official  Champagne  Partner  of  Barclaycard  presents  British  Summer  Time Hyde  Park  for  the  next  3  years,  beginning  this  summer  on  Friday  19th  June. Heidsieck  Monopole  will  be  the  exclusive  Champagne  and  feature  in  all  bars  and  VIP  areas.  The  exclusive ‘invite-­‐only’  Heidsieck  Monopole  Treehouse,  a  Champagne  bar  in  the  sky…

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Champagne Sponsorship and Awards

By Glass of Bubbly / 19th January 2015

Champagne and award ceremonies, Champagne and celebrating sporting moments go hand in hand. Lots of Champagne Houses sponsor major sporting events including: G.H.MUMM has been the official sponsor of Formula 1 for more than 10 years. Lanson Champagne has been the official sponsor of Wimbledon, England Lawn Tennis Club for over 35 years. Others sponsor…

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Champagne Mercier Demi-Sec

Champagne Mercier Demi-Sec

By Glass of Bubbly / 15th January 2015

The fruitiness finds expression in the complex, intense aromas of raisin and dried apricot. Its remarkably rich flavor is balanced by an enjoyable freshness. The palate evolves into notes of candied fruits, honey and mild spices with a mellow, silky finish. “Just a few lines are enough to capture the moment when the model you’re…

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Does Champagne have any health benefits?

By Glass of Bubbly Content / 14th January 2015

Are you resisting any alcohol this month for “dry January”? Perhaps you can cut yourself some slack, as it seems a moderate amount of Champagne might actually be good for you. Of course, too much alcohol can be harmful, so it’s important to keep it sensible! Some of the potential benefits of a glass of…

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