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Did you know that approximately 300 million bottles of Champagne are sold each year with a sales value of around 5 billion euros. For sure the Champagne industry is a big one and it is a known wine to many households across the world. From iconic movies and celebrities to celebrations at sporting events, Champagne…

Champagne Albert Beerens introduce their new cuvée especially named for New Year’s Eve  – Cuvée 31.12. Combining structure and elegance, this exceptional cuvée will be the perfect Champagne for your New Year’s Eve. With a deep golden yellow colour, this cuvée expresses a complex aroma, characterised by notes of honey, ripe fruit, roasting, caramel and…

Have you ever seen a bottle of Champagne being sabred? It always looks spectacular and dangerous! Traditional sabring was done with a sword, The Art of Sabrage originated in France during the Napoleonic wars. Veuve Clicquot’s widow, Barbe Nicole Ponsardin, organised parties for officers and high society, after the party, she would give a bottle…

Have you ever wondered what everything means on a Champagne label? Don’t worry we can help you decipher it. Did you know that there are 10 things all Champagne labels have to include on the label? 1. ‘Appellation of Controlled Origin Champagne’ – Essentially, it must say ‘Champagne’, which is a guarantee to the buyer…

There are three main grape varieties that can be used in the production of Champagne. They were found to offer the required qualities of a good balance of sugar and acidity to complement the effervescence and a rich, subtle taste. Chardonnay A white grape that adds freshness, elegance and finesse.  It is widely grown in…

Despite having been an excellent year in the vineyards in Champagne, the Covid-19 pandemic has had a huge impact on sales, both in the domestic and foreign markets. Since the financial crisis of 2008, the region has not seen a drop in sales of such a proportion, with a loss of € 1.7 billion and…