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Interesting Facts about Champagne
Did you know 1 bottle of Champagne contains approx 1.2 kg grapes. Only wine of grapes that are cultivated in the Champagne region by the Méthode Traditionelle are allowed to carry the name Champagne. Champagne is best stored at a temperature around 7-12 °C and best served at a temperature around 8-10 °C. Grand Cru or…
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Classic Champagne Cocktails with a Modern Twist
Creating original sparkling cocktails, especially with Champagne, is notoriously difficult. That’s why there are so few of them, with the Classics a tiny group of museum-pieces: the Champagne Cocktail itself, mid 19th century; Buck’s Fizz, 1919; Alfonso, 1922; Bellini – arguably a rehash of the Buck’s anyway – 1945. There are two good reasons why…
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The Favourite Champagne Labels of Famous Celebrities
Looking beyond what many of us would recognise in the world of Champagne labels and their admirers, beyond the James Bond loves Bollinger and Sir Winston Churchill preferred Pol Roger, let us look at some other well known and loved faces and their choice of bubbly: Peter Sellers – Dom Perignon – The well known…
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International Champagne & Sparkling Wine Trade / Press Tasting in London – April 30th 2018
The entries for stands and free pour placements are now open for the 2018 Glass of Bubbly International Champagne & Sparkling Wine Trade / Press Tasting and Summit. Prices to exhibit: £800 + VAT per stand (up to 8 bottles) and just £100 + VAT for free pour placements. View our online brochure here Last years tasting…
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Discover the Beautiful Region of Côte des Bar, Champagne
Lovers of authenticity and fine bubbles will appreciate the Aube and its Champagne Route through the Côte des Bar. This region is devoted to wine growing with its picturesque villages, remarkable vineyards, vaulted cellars and typical ‘cadoles’ (vineyard huts with mortared walls); you will discover a unique region full of passion. In the care of…
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Discover Champagne Liébart-Régnier
Established in 1960 by Lucien Liébart and Georgette Régnier, Champagne Liébart-Régnier is situated in Baslieux-sous-Châtillon, a typical Champagne village at the heart of the Vallée de la Marne. 2nd generation Lauren Liébart and his wife Valérie, produce a range of Champagne from their 10 hectares of vineyards over 2 villages; Baslieux-sous-Châtillon and Vauciennes. They are…
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Discover Champagne Bernard Bijotat
Bernard and his son Sébastian Bijotat pay the utmost attention to every step of the production of their Champagnes. From the vine to the wine press, they apply a slow and careful wine making process, with respect for the environment they have HVE certification and also produce sulfite free Champagne. This real family affair truly…
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Berry Champagne Popsicles, The Ultimate End of Summer Treat
With summer winding down, there is still time to squeeze in a backyard dinner party. To get people in the mood for fun, a light-hearted Champagne popsicle is a perfect treat to welcome your guests with on a hot day. Not only are they delicious push pops of Champagne flavoured ice, they contain alcohol and…
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Champagne Armand de Brignac & Arnaud Lallement
On September 1, three Michelin-starred chef Arnaud Lallement and Champagne Armand de Brignac debut a new luxury tasting menu, exclusively available at the five-star, Relais & Châteaux hotel L’Assiette Champenoise. A historic first, this is the only culinary experience in the world to offer each of the Champagne’s five prestige cuvées in one place. Tucked…
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