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Champagne Dosnon

Champagne Dosnon

By Jon Catt / 14th April 2015

There are around 2,000 growers in the Champagne region who make their own Champagne. The Aube’s Champagne vineyards are located in five valleys. The closest to Troyes is the Sarce valley. The vineyards start in the village of Avirey Lingey. It’s here that Champagne Dosnon is based. Davy Dosnon had spent a year in Burgundy…

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Making Pink Champagne

Making Pink Champagne

By Glass of Bubbly / 10th April 2015

There are two main methods of creating pink Champagne. Blending This is the most popular and most commonly used method of creating pink Champagne. Literally blending a little red wine in with the white Champagne to create a pale pink colour. Champagne is the only appellation in France that is allowed to blend red and white wine together.…

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Shipments of Champagne to UK rose by 6.1% last year

Shipments of Champagne to UK rose by 6.1% last year

By Glass of Bubbly / 31st March 2015

Latest figures show that shipments of Champagne to the UK rose by 6.1 per cent last year, back to the levels of 2012. The UK remains Champagne’s number one export market, a position held almost unbroken since World war 2 and without exception since 1996. Shipments totalled 32,675,232 bottles in 2014. That’s 71 per cent ahead…

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Champagne Leclerc Briant – a bio-dynamic revival

Champagne Leclerc Briant – a bio-dynamic revival

By Glass of Bubbly / 31st March 2015

2014 was a remarkable year in many ways for Champagne Leclerc Briant: a complete relaunch for the brand, a brand new look, new management and new cuvées received to great acclaim by the wine press. Things could hardly be better for this modest-sized Champagne house where the philosophy of a grower Champagne combines with the…

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Champagne BILLECART-SALMON Blanc de Blancs

By Glass of Bubbly / 24th March 2015

This Chardonnay cuvée has been elaborated from the five grand cru vineyards of the Côte des Blancs: Avize, Chouilly, Cramant, Mesnil-sur-Oger and Oger. It is a blend of two different years revealing the special quality of the Chardonnay. Appearance: The fine mousse of delicate bubbles elegantly accompanies the glints of its gold colour. Aroma: A cuvée that will surprise you with its pure intensity…

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Réunion Champagne & Cocktail Bar

Réunion Champagne & Cocktail Bar

By Glass of Bubbly / 21st March 2015

Once a first-class railway lounge, now a destination bar, Réunion serves the finest signature cocktails in opulent style. As the name suggests, this is a place to meet up and spend time together, or wind down after a long day in meetings or even to grab a bite to eat. A bright, welcoming yet intimate space,…

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Catch Champagne Bar

Catch Champagne Bar

By Glass of Bubbly / 21st March 2015

Catch Champagne Bar & Lounge offers a refreshing new place to meet, relax or party the night away in the heart of the bustling City of London. Styled in a seamless blend of traditional and contemporary design, Andaz Liverpool Street hotel’s intimate new lounge bar lends itself as the perfect start or finish to an…

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Gifts for Grown-ups this Easter with Champagne BILLECART-SALMON

Gifts for Grown-ups this Easter with Champagne BILLECART-SALMON

By Glass of Bubbly / 16th March 2015

Easter Sunday may sometimes be considered the national day of chocolate and Easter Egg hunts for children but this year make sure not to forget gifts for the grown-ups too! A bottle of BILLECART-SALMON Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru is a wonderful way to make someone feel special this Easter Sunday, 05 April 2015. With…

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Hix Restaurant

Hix Restaurant, Champagne & Caviar Bar in London

By Glass of Bubbly / 13th March 2015

Situated inside the famous designer department store Selfridges on Oxford Street, Hix is the perfect place to grab a glass of sparkling wine and relax after a day of shopping. Hix overlooks the busy accessory hall on the mezzanine floor, so you can watch people browsing the store as you look across from the stunning…

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