Vintage Champagne for Sale, London September 15th

Chiswick Auctions is proud to present the upcoming Fine and Vintage Wine and Spirit sale on Tuesday 15th September 2015. The auction will include a superb and diverse selection of rare and vintage wines and spirits from around the world. Champagne is well represented with three lots of Moët & Chandon cuvée Dom Pérignon Champagne,…

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Honey, the other nectar from Champagne AR Lenoble!

Honey, the other nectar from Champagne AR Lenoble!

AR Lenoble has always been committed to a culture of sound, sustainable agricultural practices in its vineyards with sustainable development firmly integrated into its core philosophy. This approach has been formalised at AR Lenoble for many years in the form of the Charte Environnement de la Maison although AR Lenoble was officially recognised by its…

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Ratafia de Champagne Awarded Appellation Status

Ratafia is a fortified wine made in the Champagne region, made from the same grapes as those in Champagne: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier. For the first time, Ratafia de Champagne (Ratafia Champenois) has received an official protected status (PGI, Protected Geographical Indication ). There are currently around 120 producers and sales of Ratafia are expected…

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Harvest at Champagne AR Lenoble

Harvest at Champagne AR Lenoble

The grape harvest at AR Lenoble will begin on 7th September. We’re predicting 10 days of harvest and at this point. We are starting with our 6 hectares of Pinot Noir in the Premier Cru village of Bisseuil followed by our 2.5 hectares of Pinot Meunier in Damery. We will begin harvesting our 10 hectares of Chardonnay…

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Milos: New Greek Restaurant opens in London

Milos: New Greek Restaurant opens in London

A new Greek restaurant has opened it’s doors this month on London’s Regent Street. Milos already has locations in Montréal, Miami, New York, Las Vegas and Athens. With a strong emphasis on sharing (as it “brings people together and enriches the culinary experience”), Milos serves a selection of beautiful Greek food. Including a range of…

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Kir Royale, Champagne & Blackcurrant Cocktail

five fizz cocktails for the summer

This cocktail is a bubbly twist on a popular French recipe. The Kir cocktail is originally made with crème de cassis (blackcurrant liqueur) topped up with white wine. However to make it more interesting, swap the white wine for Champagne. This cocktail is perfect as an apéritif or to drink alongside a meal. 1 part crème de…

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Champagne Faniel & Fils, Excellence Range

Champagne Faniel & Fils

APPOGIA Grapes: Chardonnay (100%) Harvest: 2011  Eye: Moss, abundant service, is a broad ribbon of fine bubbles. LaRobe has shades of old gold with a clear wine.  Nose: Delicate and refined, the first nose leaves express the mature wine. Roasted notes of honey and blend subtly floral notes.  Mouth: open and structured Attack, beautiful material…

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Popped Champagne Cork Causes Emergency Plane Landing

Popped Champagne Cork Causes Emergency Plane Landing

Popping Champagne corks can sometimes be a little tricky, but one place you must be extra careful is on board an airplane mid-flight. A flight attendant accidentally misfired the cork towards the ceiling of the cabin, hitting the panels and releasing the oxygen masks. The EasyJet Airbus A320 was heading from London to Turkey in August when…

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Champagne Nicolas Maillart is the first Champagne to be labelled HVE

Champagne Nicolas Maillart is the first Champagne to be labelised HVE (high environmental value) and sustainable viticulture in recognition for their environmental and economic performance. These labels take into account criteria such as biodiversity, pest strategy, water management and fertilization. Nicolas Maillart only have vines in the Premier and Grand Cru villages of the Montagne de…

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