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How to Decipher a Champagne Label
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…
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What Grapes go in Champagne?
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…
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Champagne Harvest 2020
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…
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Rosé Champagne and Chocolate
We’ve paired Champagne with Chocolate and Prosecco with Chocolate before, but never with Rosé Champagne, so I’m looking forward to the red fruit flavours that will be hopefully added to the Chocolate. After our 50 Shades of Rosé Tasting, where Fox & Fox Mosaic Rosé Brut 2015 won first place, we put aside and paired…
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A Trip To Champagne Roger Brun
Home to The World’s Finest Glass of Bubbly of 2019 Champagne Roger Brun‘s Réserve Familiale 2004 Vintage took home The World’s Finest Glass of Bubbly Trophy in 2019 and has seen great success, with only a very small collection left. Arriving at Champagne Roger Brun, you can see their certificates in the window showing that…
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A Trip To Champagne Château de Boursault
Château de Boursault is home to one of the most famous Châteaux in Champagne. In the small wine-growing village of Boursault, the château proudly dominates the left bank of the Marne Valley, 10km west of Epernay. Château de Boursault is situated higher than most other wineries we’ve visited, with the views from the château overlooking…
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A Trip To Champagne Autréau
Laurent Autréau, owner of Champagne Autréau, to me is a man who knows how he wants to make his Champagne and with goals to produce 1 million bottles, it’s clear his method is paying off. Laurent took us on a tour of his winery, showing off his cellars, bottling and labelling station, as well as…
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A Trip To Champagne Moutardier
Champagne Moutardier is located in Le Breuil in the heart of the Surmelin Valley; a terroir of the Marne Valley, 25km from Epernay. The Moutardier family has been established here since the eighteenth century and 80% of their vineyard is exclusively dedicated to the Meunier grape variety. A lion roars on their label, but when…
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A Trip To Champagne Roger Constant Lemaire
Visiting all these Champagne producers on this trip has been an amazing experience, but Champagne Roger Constant Lemaire was extra special for me because I had picked out a bottle of their Champagne a few years ago to save and enjoy on my 18th birthday. We were all welcomed in with a warm smile and…
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