Krug 1915 Tasting Experience sold for $116,375 at Sothebys

Krug Uses Music to Introduce their New Grande Cuvée

The Krug 1915 Tasting Experience sold for $116,375 at Sothebys auction in New York, this once in a lifetime experience includes a two day visit to the House of Krug for 4 people, a tour of the vineyards, a vertical tasting of Krug. Dinner at L’Assiette Champenoise, with a special ”Journey in the Krug Universe” tasting and a…

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Cooking with Champagne and Sparkling Wine

Champagne Augustin CCCI Feu Extra Brut food pairing

On the rare occasion that you have some left over bubbly from the night before, why not try using it in a meal? Champagne and sparkling wine can bring a wonderful, delicate flavour to a dish. Although the ideas call for Champagne, a good quality sparkling wine can do the job as well. Scallops with Champagne Sauce…

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6 Misconceptions about Champagne & Sparkling Wine

Sparkling wine is only for celebrations Bubbly is ideal for a party, but it’s great for so much more too. Take food pairing for example – Champagne and sparkling wine is a fantastic compliment to a variety of foods, such as seafood, desserts and cheeses, to name just a few. Having a glass of bubbly in the garden on…

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Champagne Montaudon

The House of Montaudon began in 1891 when Auguste-Louis came to Epernay to create a Champagne House in Reims, and thus the family tradition and passion for wine-making was born and would be handed down from generation to generation. In December 2010, the House joined the portfolio of Alliance Champagne group who continue respect the style…

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Tips for Storing & Ageing Champagne & Sparkling Wine

Tips for Storing & Ageing Champagne & Sparkling Wine

Storing: The reason many Champagne and sparkling wine bottles are made from dark green glass is because it’s light-resistant. Sparkling is a particularly sensitive wine, so bottles should be kept in a cool, dark and dry place, away from heat, light, vibrations and severe temperature variations. If you’re keeping the bottle for a long time, try…

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Lanson Launches Travel Exclusive Gift Box

Lanson Launches Travel Exclusive Gift Box

Famous Champagne House Lanson has launched a new Travel Exclusive gift box. In dedication to the company’s rich history, the beautifully designed black gift box is patterned with travel stamps from around the world. In order to give their travel retail customers an outstanding and personal experience, the gift set is only available to purchase from Paris Charles…

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Desserts made with Champagne or Sparkling Wine

Adding Champagne or sparkling wine can give an extra touch of sparkle to dessert. Here are some ideas that use Champagne or sparkling wine as an ingredient, it doesn’t mean you can’t still enjoy a glass of bubbly as well though! Pink Champagne Velvet Layer Cake This one’s for the bakers out there. This cake is pink, light, fluffly…

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What in-flight Bubbly do Airlines Serve?

What in-flight Bubbly do Airlines Serve

If you’re lucky enough to travel First Class or Business Class on a flight, you may have had a chance to sample the airlines sparkling wine list. Having a glass of bubbly can be an enjoyable part of the travelling experience, so it’s important that there’s a good choice. Here’s some popular and interesting selections airlines…

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High Hopes for 2015 Champagne Harvest

The Champagne harvest is drawing to a close and many Champagne producers will be very pleased – 2015 is expected to be an “exceptional year” for Champagne. The yields this year were the lowest in a decade, with growers within the appellation limited to 10,000 kg per hectare. The climate and weather has produced the perfect…

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