Posts Tagged ‘Champagne’
7 Common Champagne & Sparkling Wine Mistakes
There are a lot of traditions and misconceptions when it comes to Champagne, often thanks to movies and film. While making the cork fly can be fun, to get the most out of your sparkling wine experience try avoiding these common misconceptions: Swirling it Unlike other wines, sparkling wine does not need to be swirled,…
Read MoreChampagne Deutz Release Cuvée William Deutz 2006
Champagne Deutz have just released the 2006 vintage of their flagship Cuvée William Deutz. Following on from the stunning 2002 vintage, Cuvée William Deutz 2006 is a wine which offers fantastic cellaring potential and recently impressed judges at the IWC, picking up a gold medal. Deutz have also subtly tweaked the packaging for this latest…
Read MoreFirst Ever Global ‘Moët Day’ on June 11th 2016
Moët & Chandon is inviting Champagne lovers to an ‘unmissable global celebration of living #TheNow’ on June 11th – the first ever global ‘Moët Day’. Countries around the world – from France to Hong Kong, Mexico to Japan – will see a series of parties and activations, with the UK scheduling a number of events…
Read MoreA Father’s Day Gift from Armand de Brignac Gold Brut
Father’s Day calls for a celebration and what better way to celebrate than with a bottle of Champagne Armand de Brignac Gold Brut, the ultimate prestige gift. Armand de Brignac Gold Brut is ideal for the seriously dapper Dad with discerning taste. It comes in a striking gold metal bottle with exquisite French pewter labels…
Read MoreThe Fight for French Champagne
On May 31st at the inaugaration of the Cité du Vin in Bordeaux French President Francois Hollande defended his country’s AOC system for wines. This was in the context of the Trans-Atlantic Free Trade Area , (TAFTA), negotiations with the United States. He said that France wouldn’t sacrifice it to get an agreement. Champagne has…
Read MoreSpring Menus at Purnell’s in Birmingham
To celebrate the finest ingredients of the season, Glynn Purnell’s Michelin-starred restaurant, Purnell’s, is offering guests an array of Spring menus. Ranging from an indulgent 9 course offering, to a “nip in and out” 3 course lunch, diners can opt for dishes such as Cornish brill cooked in beurre noisette with raisin and caper puree, lemon wafer and…
Read MoreEnjoy a Glass of Bubbly & Dessert at Hotel Café Royal
There’s a new tasting experience at Hotel Café Royal’s dessert restaurant, with sweet plates designed by Executive Pastry Chef, Sarah Barber and savoury bites created by Chef de Cuisine, Armand Sablon. Taking inspiration from the beginning of the Summer season, the new dessert tasting menus will highlight Sarah’s creative skill and imagination and include the…
Read More‘Ultra VIP’ Champagne Bar in Liverpool
The Baccarat Lounge is an ‘ultra VIP’ Champagne venue set in a secret location, strictly only open to those with a reservation. The bar is in collaboration with iconic Champagne house Dom Péringon and will also exclusively offer Moët Ice Imperial, Champagne designed to be served over ice. The bar offers a table service, leaving you to relax and…
Read More15,000 Glasses of Champagne Served at Lord’s Test Match
As the cricket season gets underway, Lord’s is busy preparing much more than just the hallowed turf. With over 85,000 mouths to feed during one Test match alone, staff at the Home of Cricket also have cake, scones and bacon sandwiches to get ready. To mark the launch of the cricket season, Marylebone Cricket Club,…
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