Posts Tagged ‘Champagne’
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…
Read MoreDom 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…
Read MoreDid 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…
Read MoreReserve 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…
Read MoreSweet & 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…
Read MoreChampagne & 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…
Read MorePink Champagne in Cardiff for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Cardiff’s Park Plaza Hotel is putting on a pink afternoon tea throughout October for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Alongside a glass of Mercier Champagne, guests can enjoy finger sandwiches, strawberry cupcakes, pink macarons, Champagne and strawberry jelly with Chantilly cream, sultana scones, Welsh cakes, Devonshire clotted cream and strawberry jam, served on a three tier…
Read MoreChampagne Against Aches & Pains
Before Champagne became a drink it was officially considered as a medicine. Some doctors still recommend it for illnesses probably much to the delight of their patients. It was once believed to help digestion. It was also thought to be a good antiseptic. The list of this natural remedy’s cures also included easing of aches…
Read MoreBollinger Auctioning Very Rare 102 Year Old Bottle of Champagne
Sotheby’s in New York will be auctioning a recently discovered 102-year-old bottle of Bollinger Champagne on the 19th November, which will have a starting bid price of US$10,000. The auction, ‘A Century of Champagne Bollinger’, will also include six rare lots of Bollinger Vieilles Vignes Françaises ranging from 1988 to 2002, all harvested from the…
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