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In Pink or Yellow Gold, Valentine’s Day Engraved for Eternity by Champagne Henri Giraud

By Glass of Bubbly / 4th February 2019

For the 14 February 2019, the craftsmen at Champagne Henri Giraud have reserved a superb surprise for you. Henri Giraud’s iconic clasp, gilded in pink or yellow gold which allows this precious bottle to be resealed, will reveal a great secret: the name of the person that you love. With this exclusive engraving for his…

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Guillaume Roffiaen, Chef de Caves for Champagne Nicolas Feuillatte

By Christopher Walkey / 29th January 2019

Just before a wonderfully planned evening of Champagne and food pairing in Covent Garden I managed to spend ten minutes with Chef de Caves of Nicolas Feuillatte – Guillaume Roffiaen. Champagne Nicolas Feuillatte is made from an incredible 4,500 growers in the region with a magnitude of expressive flavours along with 100,000 hectolitres of reserve wines…

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Dinner at Frenchie in Covent Garden paired with Champagne Nicolas Feuillatte

By Christopher Walkey / 28th January 2019

An invitation to dine the evening away in Covent Garden accompanied by a fine selection of Champagne was a very welcomed one to receive from our friends at Sopexa. The location was Frenchie in Covent Garden, a fine setting and ambience with a quality menu that is seasonal and an extensive wine list. The evening…

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Whisky & Champagne Cocktails

By Oliver Walkey / 25th January 2019

Two powerful contenders is the world of cocktails, each bringing with them a fine display of characters and both fighting for the spotlight, in this feature, we’ll put together a selection of cocktails that you can easily re-create at home, so you can see how these flavours match or clash. The Champagne The Champagne we’re opting…

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Champagne Castelnau appoints Olivier Legrand as Marketing & Communications Director

By Glass of Bubbly / 21st January 2019

Champagne Castelnau has strengthened its marketing team with the appointment of experienced drinks marketing professional, Olivier Legrand, in the role of Marketing and Communications Director. Legrand, who took up the position at Champagne Castelnau at the beginning of this month, joins with an impressive C.V. including a master’s degree in International Wine & Spirits Business…

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Creamy Chicken Champagne Recipe

By Christopher Walkey / 3rd January 2019

Many will ask if you can cook with Champagne and the great answer is that yes you can! Just like many meals are enhanced when we add red and white wines whilst we prepare them, Champagne can also compliment those special dishes. Creamy Chicken and Champagne is an easy to prepare dish and a great…

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How to recognise Bad Champagne

How to tell if Champagne has gone bad

By Christopher Walkey / 3rd January 2019

A common question I get as a Champagne and sparkling wine journalist is from consumers who want to know if Champagne can go bad and what are the signs of a Champagne that has gone bad. So, can Champagne go off / go bad? Yes, it can is the answer. Any wine that is stored…

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Some Sparkling Wines to Use in Champagne Cocktails

By Glass of Bubbly / 2nd January 2019

There are many people who love to make or drink cocktails, and there are many different cocktails you can choose from these days. From the sumptuous taste of an Espresso Martini through to the refreshing zing of a Champagne cocktail, the possibilities are endless when it comes to creating the perfect drink. When it comes…

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A New Way to Judge Champagne and Sparkling Wines

By Christopher Walkey / 10th December 2018

When someone asks me ‘what was the idea behind The World’s Finest Glass of Bubbly Awards‘ I like to say that it is all about helping to discover and promote to consumers and industry professionals the splendour of worldwide bubbly. It is not so much a test of the judges’ skills to simply identify the…

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