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Dom Pérignon presents ‘Transformation’
This October, Dom Pérignon presents ‘Transformation’, an exceptional fifteen minute experience, encapsulating the unique history and alchemy behind the creation of Dom Pérignon. Opening its doors on South Molton Street, in the Lanes of Mayfair, the striking installation entitled ‘Transformation’ will take guests on a multi-sensory journey to uncover the magic of Dom Pérignon, through…
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Aldi Launches its First English Sparkling Wine
Aldi has teamed up with Denbies Wine Estate, in Dorking, Surrey, to produce its first English wine. Chalk Valley Quality English Sparkling Wine will go on sale for £14.99 – making it one of the most expensive bottles the chain has in stock. Chalk Valley has a creamy texture, long, zesty finish and finely balanced…
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Marco Fadiga is new Executive Chef for Moët & Chandon
Moët & Chandon has named Bologna’s Marco Fadiga as its new Executive Chef, replacing Bernard Dance who is retiring this year. The appointment follows a global competition run by Moët & Chandon to find the House’s new Culinary Ambassador and Executive Chef. Launched earlier this year, the contest whittled applicants from around the world down…
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Did Moët & Chandon Make the Wrong Pick?
Moët & Chandon almost did something during the last grape harvest that probably would have had Dom Pérignon spinning in his grave. There’s not been such controversy since gyropalettes were introduced over 40 years ago. On September 20th Moët & Chandon had decided to test mechanical picking on a 2 ha plot outside the Champagne…
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Reserve Wine To The Rescue
The bad weather conditions this year have meant that Champagne makers will have to resort to the reserve stock system that is unique to this appellation. It was begun in 1938 and is now governed by the Comité Champagne. The idea of creating reserves was born out of the reality of the climatic irregularities of…
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Celebrity Interview: Jaymee Sire
Jaymee is an Emmy Award winning sports broadcaster who currently co-hosts ESPN’s SportsCenter:AM, the newest installment of the network’s flagship show. When she’s not talking sports, you can find her whipping up creations in the kitchen for her popular food blog. She has an insatiable thirst for travel, fancy cheeses and, of course, bubbles. Where’s…
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The Calendar of a Complicated Vintage from Chassenay d’Arce
Chassenay d’Arce, Maison de Vignerons de la Côte des Bar, is in full swing. It is the other all important location in Champagne, where Pinot Noir reigns supreme. The start to the crush in the middle of September has provided good quality fruit. The Pinot Noir variety has achieved an average alcohol level of around…
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Grape Harvest 2016
The results of the damage caused to the Champagne vineyards by extreme weather earlier this year are having their affect on this year’s harvest. Chardonnay grapes are usually the first to ripen. This year it’s Pinot Meunier and Pinot Noir. Wine growers are saying they’ve never seen this and the cause is unknown. It will…
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Dom Pérignon Teams up with Oscar Winner Christopher Waltz
Dom Pérignon has announced a new marketing campaign for its P2 Champagne featuring Oscar-winning actor Christopher Waltz. The new campaign called ‘Meet the Ultimate Dom Pérignon, P2 Plénitude Deuxième. Touched with plénitude’, sees Waltz capture the multitude of expressions and emotions contained within a bottle of P2. Each Dom Pérignon Plénitude has a distinct character. The…
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