Where to Celebrate the New Year with Champagne in London

Sail into the New Year with D&D’s Wharf restaurants on an exclusive two hour boat trip down the River Thames to see the fireworks. Leaving Butlers Wharf Chop House at 10.30pm the trip costs £200 per person including unlimited Champagne. For a new year’s eve in the heart of the action, stay in the glamorous…

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Sales of Prosecco in UK Continue to Rise Faster than Champagne

Prosecco sales across Europe hit €789m in 2016, compared to Champagne sales worth €1.4bn, according to the latest figures from IRI, the provider of big data and predictive analytics for FMCG manufacturers and retailers. While Champagne is outstripping its lower-cost rival by almost double in the market value overall, the figures show that Prosecco continues…

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Faking it & Break ins – Champagne Crimes

In November thieves tried to rob a Champagne warehouse in Prunay. They fled empty handed when the alarm went off. There are crimes like this throughout the year but they tend to reach their peak with the approach to Christmas. In 2012 the Plan Champagne was set up. This was a partnership between the police…

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Aldi Limited Edition Team GB Champagne

Aldi has launched a limited edition bottle of Champagne to celebrate Team GB’s success at the Rio Olympics. The Champagne is Veuve Monsigny Brut and comes in a uniquely designed bottle featuring the Union Jack flag. A bestseller and highly acclaimed award-winner from the small, consistently excellent Champagne house Philizot & Fils. This blend of Chardonnay, Pinot…

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Moët & Chandon Personalised Bottles

Moët & Chandon is ensuring Christmas 2016 is truly memorable with the launch of its personalisation service – available in Selfridges and for the first time, in select On-Trade accounts around the UK. Following the success of 2015, Moët has once again partnered with Selfridges and installed exclusive personalisation stations at their London, Birmingham and…

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Champagne Charles Heidsieck Releasing Limited Edition Jeroboam

For the first time in its 165-year history, Champagne Charles Heidsieck is releasing a Jeroboam of its much-celebrated flagship wine, the Brut Reserve NV. This gargantuan format, containing the equivalent of four standard bottles, epitomizes the maverick spirit of the house’s founder, better known as ‘Champagne Charlie’ thanks to his exploits travelling the world in…

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December Delights in Epernay

Avenue de Champagne

Do you want a taste of food prepared by some of the region’s top chefs paired with great Champagnes? If so Epernay on December 10th is the place for you. In 2000 the first Habits de Lumière was held in Epernay. Three days of festivities to mark the end of the year. The Avenue de…

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Champagne & Caviar at The Spillover

The Spillover restaurant in Coconut Grove, Miami wants to show that Champagne and caviar aren’t just for the rich and famous by hosting a daily caviar tasting, hoping to bring the delicacy to a younger crowd. The nightly Champagne and caviar happy hour will be on Monday to Friday from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. The…

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New Champagne & Cupcake Bar for Norwich

Cupcakes & Bubbles prepares to open a cafe bar and gift shop in Norwich city centre. It plans to serve up a range of home baked rustic treats, including light snacks such as sandwiches, scones, cupcakes and brownies to enjoy with Champagne,Prosecco or a vintage English sparkling wine from Winbirri Vineyards. Cupcakes & Bubbles will…

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