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Mumm Champagne
G. H. Mumm & Cie situated in Reims, northern France, is one of the largest Champagne producers worldwide and is owned by Pernod Ricard. It was founded by three brothers, Jacobus, Gottlieb and Phillip Mumm, German winemakers from the Rhine valley and G. Heuser and Friedrich Giesleron on 1st March 1827 as P A Mumm Giesler & Co. The French confiscated all of the…
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Pommery Champagne
Pommery located in Reims, was founded as Pommery & Greno in 1858 by Alexandre Louis Pommery and Narcisse Greno. Under the guidance of Alexandre’s widow, Louise, it soon became one of the region’s largest Champagne brands. She was affectionately given the nickname ‘La Dame aux Roses‘ (the lady of the roses) – Madame Pommery launched the first commercially…
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Champagne Tarlant
Champagne Tarlant have been winegrowers in Oeuilly just outside Epernay in the heart of Champagne since 1687. They have always been a family run Champagne House and became one of the pioneer independent Champagne producers in 1928. The 12th generation is represented by brother & sister, Benoit & Melanie Tarlant. The family owns thirteen hectares of vineyards in the Marne Valley.…
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Krug Champagne
Krug Champagne was founded by Joseph Krug in 1843. It is based principally in Reims, the main city in the Champagne region. Today the house is majority owned by LVMH Moet Hennessy Lois Vuitton who also own Moet & Chandon, Veuve Cliquot and Ruinart. The Krug family is still actively involved in all the key decisions of the…
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Bollinger Champagne
Founded in the Champagne region of Ay by Hennequin de Villermont, Paul Renaudin and Jacques Bollinger. Bollinger Champagne House has created prestigious Champagnes since 1829. Mention the history of Bollinger and the name of Lilly Bollinger will surely stand out as someone who made a big impression on the Champagne industry when she ran the Champagne…
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So why choose grower Champagne over the better known brands?
To manufacture their products, many of the mainstream Champagne powerhouses often rely on sourcing grapes or wine from many different growers to create a generic taste. Instead, we wanted to work with the independent growers located in the north-eastern region of France. Artisanal Champagne is grown and produced by one family working from their own…
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What is the difference between vintage and non-vintage Champagne?
The main difference between vintage and non-vintage Champagne, is not that the vintage is old but that it is made from the grapes of only one year’s harvest, whereas non-vintage Champagne is a blend of different years’ harvest. The Champagne Houses and growers provide a continuous house style through the blending of various vintages, to…
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Understanding Champagne labels
These are the 10 things that must appear on all Champagne labels: No.1 – Appellation of Controlled Origin Champagne-prominently displayed No. 2 – Brand Marque differentiates the wines of different producers No.3 – Degree of sweetness, Extra-brut, driest wines; brut, very dry; extra-dry, slightly sweet; sec, sweet; demi-sec, very sweet No. 4 – TheTown where…
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Armand de Brignac to release largest bottle of rose Champagne ever produced
Armand de Brignac has released the largest bottle of rosé Champagne ever produced. It is a 30 litre Midas bottle and stands at over an impressive 4 feet tall and weighing in at 45kgs. It contains the equivalent of 40 regular-sized 750ml bottles. How much does this bottle cost – Currently it is still available…
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