The 3 Highest Champagne Bars in London

Gong, Shangri-La Hotel, Level 52 The Shard, London Vertigo Bar, Level 42, Natwest Tower, London Duck and Waffle, Level 40, Heron Tower, London Does the name ‘Ken Chase’ mean anything to you? No, me neither, at least until recently. Mr Chase has the somewhat fanciful job of tasting wines at 37000 feet on behalf of…

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Enjoy Unlimited Champagne at Blueprint Café this New Year

Champagne hangover

Celebrate in style this winter, at Blueprint Café located on the first floor the DesignMuseum and offering a versatile space, wonderful food and an incredible view across the Thames. It’s exclusive three course New Year’s Eve menu is available at two separate sittings, either between 5.30pm and 7.45pm (£50 per person) or from 8pm onwards…

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Festive menu and New Year at The George on The Strand

Vintage Champagne

Following an extensive refurbishment The George Public House has re-opened its doors in time for Christmas and New Year festivities. The George is located at the meeting point of the Strand and Fleet Street, London, and is home to a new elegant and sophisticated restaurant on the first floor, named The Pig and Goose. Head…

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Champagne and Food pairing

Champagne and Food pairing

The festive season is the ideal moment for drinking Champagne and exploring flavours, as traditional Christmas fare matches well with Champagne. We have asked our Head Sommelier Patrick Borras to suggest a few pairings for Yule Log, a favourite Christmas treat. “For drinking with the traditional Yule Log, I recommend a Grand Rosé by Gosset,…

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Plus de Bulles – Diebolt Vallois Cuvee Prestige Review

Plus de Bulles – Diebolt Vallois Cuvee Prestige Review

Following my review of J-M Seleque, bottle number two from Plus de Bulles promised to be another tantalizing experience, particularly being a bottle highly recommended by Patrick Borras, chief sommelier of three Michelin starred restaurant Pierre Gagnaire. I am delighted to report that this was a delicious Champagne (as if there was ever any doubt?)…

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Pommery Style

In 1874, Pommery created the first brut Champagne. Each year, Pommery and Cellar Director Thierry Gasco perpetuate the house’s style, which is characterised by elegant yet discreet aromas, freshness and vivacity on the palate, with a long, supple finish, and a structure that is well-built but light at the same time. Brut Royal Refinement, perfection,…

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Cuvée Femme de Champagne 2000 from Duval-Leroy

Cuvée Femme de Champagne 2000 from Duval-Leroy

Carol Duval-Leroy and Sandrine Logette -Jardin, her wine maker, have together created a distinctive bottle with its rounded lines which nurtures a great Champagne, golden like a jewel and soft like a fragrance, designed to gain approval from people of taste and distinction. The prestigious cuvee Femme de Champagne is the product of the development…

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Champagne Monopole Cuvée Impératrice

Champagne Monopole Cuvée Impératrice

The excellence of fine dining. Founded in 1785, Heidsieck & CO Monopole is one of the oldest Houses in Champagne. This historical legacy is present in each of these wines, recognised for their exceptional oenological and often award-winning qualities. COLOUR: This cuvée sparkles with brilliant golden yellow nuances. It is delicately effervescent, with an innumerable…

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Beaumont des Crayères Fleur de Meunier

Beaumont des Crayères Fleur de Meunier

Iconoclast, pure and sharp. This Millesime 2008 is part of the Vintage Fleurs range. Shiny golden robe with lovely fine bubbles. Fresh and fruity nose on aromas of plum, peach and grapefruit, enhanced by notes of butter “croissant”, cardamom and by a mineral touch of flintstone. Balanced, fine, fresh and round palate on aromas of…

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