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Can you tell the difference between Prosecco and Champagne?

By Glass of Bubbly / 25th February 2014

A good Prosecco is a very good wine, however, Prosecco and Champagne are two very different wines, due to their wine making process, classic vs charmat, grape varieties and not least the cost. However many drinkers see them as similar, two sparkling wines with a massive price difference and yes, it can be true, that…

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Premier Cru Champagnes – Champagne Dumangin

Premier Cru Champagnes – Champagne Dumangin

By Glass of Bubbly / 17th February 2014

Champagne producers for 5 generations, Champagne J. Dumangin Fils offers a comprehensive range of internationally award winning Premier Cru Champagnes. Champagne La Cuvee 17  – the latest from the Dumangin Family. Champagne Premier Cru – Le Rose – Finesse, colour, fruit, quality make this Premier Cru pink Champagne an unmissable experience. Champagne Premier Cru – Le Vintage ‘2004’ – Feminine, delicate…

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Premier Cru Champagnes – Champagne Dumangin

Champagne Dumangin

By Glass of Bubbly / 17th February 2014

1884 A star is born… Champagne Dumangin was created by Hippolyte Dumangin. Gilles Dumangin, 5th generation of successful winemakers, “upped” the range by introducing the several high class champagnes that helped position his top of the range wines: First he created the “Premium”, a delightful (unfortunately low yield) Blanc de Blancs cuvee in a wonderfully frosted white…

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Champagne Cult London

Champagne Cult London

By Glass of Bubbly / 11th February 2014

Champagne Cult (as of July 2015 this venue is now closed) is a lounge bar specialising in fine whisky, Champagne and cigars. Situated in Bishopsgate, minutes away from Liverpool Street Station. Champagne Cult serves excellent canapes along with a good selection of Champagne, including Perrier Jouet, Bollinger, Laurent Perrier, Billecart Salmon, Dom Perignon, Krug and Pol Roger. You can…

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Should Champagne houses list disgorgement dates on bottles?

By Glass of Bubbly / 6th February 2014

Should Champagne houses and sparkling wine list disgorgement dates on their bottles? Most Champagne houses don’t put disgorgement dates on their bottles, however, Bruno Paillard have been putting disgorgement dates on their bottles for nearly 30 years and were the first to do so. Other Champagne houses that also list disgorgement dates include: Lanson, Krug, Dom Perignon, Bollinger, Tarlent, Charles…

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What’s your favourite Champagne?

By Glass of Bubbly / 2nd February 2014

Champagne is not just a drink for weddings & celebrations it can be enjoyed at any time and not just as an aperitif, it can be enjoyed with many different types of foods. There are so many Champagnes that you may not know where to begin and what to try. The character of some Champagnes…

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Cloud 23 Champagne Bar Manchester

Cloud 23 Champagne Bar Manchester

By Glass of Bubbly / 26th January 2014

Cloud 23 is more than just a bar, it is a unique and memorable venue located at the highest point in Manchester, in the iconic Beetham Tower. Cloud 23 is on the 23rd floor of the Hilton Hotel, Deansgate. Sit with a glass of Champagne and look out at the panoramic views of Manchester through the floor-to-ceiling windows offering views across Manchester…

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Epernay Champagne Bar Leeds

Epernay Champagne Bar Leeds

By Glass of Bubbly / 26th January 2014

There are two Epernay Champagne bars in the UK, one in Leeds, the other in Manchester. Leeds opened five years ago in the heart of the city centre at The Electric Press with an extensive selection of Champagne, comprising rare and exclusive bottles from more than 21 Champagne houses, ranging from larger established names, to small independent…

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Fifth Floor Champagne Bar Harvey Nichols

Fifth Floor Champagne Bar Harvey Nichols

By Glass of Bubbly / 22nd January 2014

The Fifth Floor Champagne Bar is inspired by Emile Galle’s iconic 1902 anemone design for the Cuvee Belle Epoque Champagne bottle. Based on the fifth floor of the glamorous Knightsbridge department store, Harvey Nichols, the bar is the work of top designer Shaun Clarkson, decorated in a palette of pastel colours. There are photographic prints…

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