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The Champagne Widows
Or the delights of widowhood in a famous wine-growing region! While enjoying a glass of Veuve Clicquot Brut Champagne, you may wonder why the word veuve, the French word for widow, is mentioned on some Champagne labels. Well! This brings us back to the Napoleonic Code (the French Civil Code), women’s status in 19th-century France…
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The Science Behind Sushi and Champagne Pairings
Champagne and sushi are, surprisingly to some, an excellent combination. With International Sushi Day being celebrated on Tuesday, June 18, the Champagne Bureau UK* has put together a guide on the science behind the best sushi and Champagne pairings. From lobster and oysters to the classic smoked salmon blini, seafood and Champagne has long been…
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Why Champagne Became the Drink of Sports Champions
Champagne, with its luxurious aura and exhilarating visuals, has become synonymous with the celebration of sports victories. This association is deeply rooted in tradition, spectacle, and a sense of celebration that only Champagne to fully encapsulate. Let’s delve into the reasons behind Champagne’s iconic status in sports victories, exploring its history, cultural significance, and the…
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Champagne Rodez – Interview With Eric Rodez
The following interview was completed in French, the interview below is being shared in both the original French and translated into English. The love of Champagne is infinite, a language that everyone can understand, a sparkle that can shine in anyone’s glass, it can connect people, brings them together and places a smile on…
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From Sweat to Spray: The Toasty Tradition of Champagne in Sports Celebrations
Sports and celebrations have always gone hand in hand, and nothing epitomizes this relationship better than the iconic Champagne spray. This tradition, filled with exuberance and triumph, has evolved over decades, marking significant moments in various sports. This article explores the origins, evolution, and significance of Champagne in sports celebrations. Origins of the Champagne Spray…
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Champagne Poirot – Interview With Alain Poirot
The following interview was completed in French, the interview below is being shared in both the original French and translated in English. The love of Champagne is infinite, a language that everyone can understand, a sparkle that can shine in anyone’s glass, it can connect people, brings them together and places a smile on…
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Discovering Champagne Dom Caudron
The History of Dom Caudron “In 1929, the village Abbot, Dom Caudron, donated 1 000 francs to some of the village’s vinegrowers to enable them to acquire their first press and some winemaking tools. This is how Champagne Dom Caudron was born. Meunier is our favourite grape variety, representing 80% of our vineyard. The terroir…
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Champagne Fire Truck – Interview With Rich Reynolds
Travelling around the UK, serving Champagne from a converted British Fire Truck, it may sound like a dream for many, but it’s a reality for Rich Reynolds. We love the concept here at Glass of Bubbly, so we reached out and spoke directly with Rich, discovering more about the journey into his ‘lightbulb’ idea of…
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TRULY, MADLY, DEEPLY MEUNIER Cédric Moussé turns the Underdog Grape Into Champagne’s New Superstar
The grower Champagne movement that has built an exciting and invigorating buzz around the world over the past few decades owes its prestigious fame to a handful of bold, passionate, and pioneering vignerons (winemakers) who fearlessly broke Champagne’s deeply entrenched age-old traditions. With their unconventional experimental approach to winemaking, they have not only injected a…
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