Posts Tagged ‘Champagne’
PIPER-HEIDSIECK at the Oscars
PIPER-HEIDSIECK will be the exclusive Champagne of the Oscars. A three-year partnership with the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will begin with this year’s 87th Academy Awards ceremony on 22nd February. “We are proud to partner with the Academy and are committed to building an enduring relationship over the three-year partnership,” said Cécile Bonnefond,…
Read MoreSparkling Wine Sales up 15% to £541 million in past year
Sparkling wine is the fastest growing alcohol in Great Britain, with sales up 15% to £541 million in the past year. Over 115 million bottles of Champagne and sparkling wine were consumed in Britain last year. Consumers are enjoying more and more bubbly and that doesn’t have to just mean Champagne. 70% of the sparkling wine…
Read MoreChampagne Mercier Demi-Sec
The fruitiness finds expression in the complex, intense aromas of raisin and dried apricot. Its remarkably rich flavor is balanced by an enjoyable freshness. The palate evolves into notes of candied fruits, honey and mild spices with a mellow, silky finish. “Just a few lines are enough to capture the moment when the model you’re…
Read MoreDoes Champagne have any health benefits?
Are you resisting any alcohol this month for “dry January”? Perhaps you can cut yourself some slack, as it seems a moderate amount of Champagne might actually be good for you. Of course, too much alcohol can be harmful, so it’s important to keep it sensible! Some of the potential benefits of a glass of…
Read MoreChampagne Mercier Brut Réserve
A blend of Pinot Noir, Meunier and Chardonnay, Mercier Brut Réserve is of an intense golden color. The bouquet is characteristic of candied citrus, dried apricots and raisins. This is accompanied by nuances of almonds and hazelnuts and the scents of dried fruit combine with notes of nougat, caramel and spices. The aromatic complexity evolves…
Read MoreChampagne at the Golden Globes
Moet & Chandon was the Official Champagne of the Golden Globes for the 24th year. It was the 72nd annual Golden Globes awards on Sunday 11th January. The party started on the red carpet with celebrities being served 1,500 Moët Impérial mini bottles. The Champagne continued with 400 magnums of Moët & Chandon Grand Vintage 2004, one…
Read MoreChampagne Mercier Brut
An blend of Pinot Noir, Meunier and Chardonnay with a pale yellow color, Mercier Brut has a bouquet marked by white stone fruits and notes of fresh bread. Aromas of ripe apple and pear develop fully on the palate for a delightfully fresh finish. “When I decide to have spur-of-the-moment at my house, I particularly…
Read More“Showcase the Best of Britain” by Serving English Wine Instead of French
Tracey Crouch, MP, member of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport committee, said that British Embassies around the world should be doing more to promote Britain and “showcase the best of Britain” by serving English wine instead of French. She said “You wouldn’t go to a French Embassy and expect them to be serving anything…
Read MoreChampagne Mercier Brut Rosé
A blend of Pinot Noir and Meunier, Mercier Brut Rosé is initially distinguished by its beautiful pink color and coppery highlights. The bouquet is characteristic of wild berries from the forest. On the palate, the first impression is quite mild and supple, with a delectable languor refreshed by the fruitiness of the grapes. “There is…
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