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The Best Time and Place for Champagne: What to Consider
Nothing says luxury living quite like enjoying a glass of Champagne, but you can’t make the most of the experience if you’re not in the right place or occasion. From an intimate and sophisticated date to a posh dinner party, Champagne is meant to be consumed in venues and events where it’s most appreciated. Whether…
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Big-Name Champagne Still Dominates the Market, Even With the Rise of Cheaper Bubbles
Champagne is more than a drink. It’s a symbol of celebration, luxury, and even tradition. Champagne is crafted with precision, using centuries-old techniques that have been tweaked and perfected over the years. The process of creating Champagne, including traditional methods like méthode champenoise, involves fermenting the wine in the bottle, which helps to give it…
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The Rebirth of Meunier in Champagne: From Modesty to Mastery
Once the ‘humble cousin’ Long overshadowed by Chardonnay’s finesse and Pinot Noir’s power, ‘Pinot Meunier’ (now only Meunier), which once played the humble role of a blending grape, has emerged from the shadows to claim its rightful place among the region’s noble grapes. For much of the 20th century, Meunier was valued for its early…
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Toast the Season: Where to Enjoy Champagne Under London’s Christmas Lights
As London transforms into a canopy of sparkling lights, marking the start of the festive season, there’s no better way to toast the occasion than with a glass of Champagne against the glittering backdrop of the city. To celebrate, the Champagne Bureau UK has curated a selection of the best places to enjoy Champagne across…
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The Top Great Champagne Houses: Icons of French Elegance
Champagne is more than a sparkling wine; it is the art of celebration itself. Behind every bottle lies a heritage of craftsmanship, passion and precision. Among the world’s most respected names, Laurent-Perrier stands proudly alongside other great Champagne Houses such as Moët & Chandon, Veuve Clicquot, Dom Pérignon and Krug. Together, they define what true…
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Champagne Colette Bonnet – Judged to be the World’s Best for 2025
Sometimes amongst the giants walk legends… Did you know that the Champagne region is actually split into two main regions by over 100km, the northern part is probably the most famous and acclaimed in respect of the houses it homes, such as Krug, Pol Roger, Moet & Chandon, Veuve Clicquot and many more, along with…
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The Quiet Art of Celebration with Champagne and Sparkling Wine
There is a tiny breath of silence just before a cork leaves the bottle. Conversations soften, hands pause, and everyone’s attention narrows to that single point of pressure. Then—pop—and suddenly the whole room exhales. Champagne and sparkling wine live inside that fragile moment between anticipation and release, turning an ordinary evening into something that feels…
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A Promising 2025 Harvest for Champagne Deutz
Caroline Latrive joined Deutz in 2022, bringing with her a dynamic energy that exemplifies the modern mindset of the Deutz Champagne House. Guided by a deep understanding of the terroirs and the quest for drinking pleasure, the Deutz Cellar Master sees each cuvée as a work of art in its own right. Her skilled, intuitive…
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Champagne Autreau releases new Cuvée – Blanc de Blancs Millesimé
It was a great pleasure to attend the launch party of the Blanc de Blancs Millesimé (2019) label from Champagne Autreau in Champillon. The day started with a tour of the winery and varied recent storage expansions, then onto a wonderful Champagne bar area with light foods and a live band – Speeches came from…
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