Personalise your Moët at Champagne Bar Baccarat Lounge

Ultra VIP Champagne Bar Baccarat Lounge is a collaboration between luxury brands Kingdom nightclub and Dom Pérignon, which has been fully booked every Saturday night since it opened. It seems the people of Liverpool have a taste for the finer things in life, as sales of premium Champagnes have been even higher than predicted. The Baccarat…

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Discover Champagne in Reims

Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Reims

Reims is a city steeped in history and for more than 1,000 years, 33 French kings were crowned at its Cathédrale Notre-Dame. It is also at the heart of France’s Champagne region. Only wines made in the area can have the name Champagne. Reims has five sites that have official UNESCO World Heritage status, with the latest…

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Champagne Sparkle at the Gherkin

During the festive season you will be able to visit the top of the Gherkin as it will be decked out as a luxurious winter wonderland with snow, glitter and diamonds. The 39th and 40th floors, usually only open to members, will open to the public for a series of lunches, dinners and Champagne afternoon teas throughout December.…

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Champagne Flavoured Crisps

Fortnum and Mason have started selling luxury crisps. Made with home-grown produce from the family farm in Cambridgeshire and hand-cooked in small batches, the Savoursmiths snacks come in different flavours including Champagne and truffle. Champers & Serrano Chilli: ‘The crisp bubble of Champagne is accented with a touch of sea salt and a warming kick…

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Dom Pérignon presents ‘Transformation’

This October, Dom Pérignon presents ‘Transformation’, an exceptional fifteen minute experience, encapsulating the unique history and alchemy behind the creation of Dom Pérignon. Opening its doors on South Molton Street, in the Lanes of Mayfair, the striking installation entitled ‘Transformation’ will take guests on a multi-sensory journey to uncover the magic of Dom Pérignon, through…

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Did Moët & Chandon Make the Wrong Pick?

Moët & Chandon almost did something during the last grape harvest that probably would have had Dom Pérignon spinning in his grave. There’s not been such controversy since gyropalettes were introduced over 40 years ago. On September 20th Moët & Chandon had decided to test mechanical picking on a 2 ha plot outside the Champagne…

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Reserve Wine To The Rescue

The bad weather conditions this year have meant that Champagne makers will have to resort to the reserve stock system that is unique to this appellation. It was begun in 1938 and is now governed by the Comité Champagne. The idea of creating reserves was born out of the reality of the climatic irregularities of…

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Sweet & Savoury Treats to Enjoy with Champagne

Food company Caprera, who sell high-quality products from independent producers, have given us their top picks for pairing with Champagne. On the savoury side, CNWC Crackers Halen Môn Sea Salt Crackers offer a classic, non-invasive taste, ensuring that the taste of the Champagne is not compromised.  Featuring a satisfying crunch and sea salt from Anglesey, they…

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Champagne & Sparkling Wine Figures

The important time for Champagne and Sparkling are the months of November and December. These two months alone represent 33% of the yearly sales of Champagne and 24% of the yearly sales of sparkling wine. That’s a lot of glasses of Champagne and sparkling wine being enjoyed. Other months that are relevant are February, with…

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