Posts Tagged ‘Champagne’
Ruinart Rosé Salon 1764
Ruinart celebrates the 250th anniversary of the first Rosé Champagne with the creation of the Ruinart Rosé Salon 1764. This Summer the Goring Hotel garden in Victoria is set to play host to the Ruinart Rosé 1764 Salon. The concept has been created as part of the Ruinart Rosé 250th anniversary celebrations following the discovery…
Read MoreExploring Champagne and its Growers – Vauversin Champagne
My wife and I are in Champagne and are looking forward to the prospect of a morning with Laurent Vauversin, owner of Vauversin Champage in the Grand Cru village of Oger. As we make our way through the beautiful vineyards of the Cote des Blancs there is a suspicious lack of activity in the fields.…
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The Vauversin family have been making wine in the Grand Cru village of Oger since 1640. Laurent Vauversin is the current custodian, having recently taken over the family business from his father Bruno. Laurent’s grandfather took the decision to start making wine on a commercial scale back in 1930 and 84 years later Laurent is…
Read MoreChampagne Faniel et Fils
The family domain is situated between Epernay and Reims in the small village of Cormoyeux. Mathieu runs the vineyard with his parents. They are Recoltant Manipulant, (RM) meaning they have their own vineyard, own winery and sell their own Champagne. The Range of Faniel et Fils Champagne: Agapane Brut/demi sec: 60% Pinot Meunier, 40%…
Read MoreDominique Boulard Champagne
You may not have heard of Dominique Boulard Champagne before. That’s because M. Boulard doesn’t let much of it out of France. When you try it, you’ll understand why. Every grape is picked by hand, so neither fruit nor vine is damaged. Each of the three classic Champagne grape varieties are grown on M. Boulard’s…
Read MoreChampagne Charpentier
For more than two centuries, the Charpentiers have been cultivating their vineyards, in the Champagne region on the South hill-sides of the Marne valley. The very first wine-grower of these vineyards, marked on his marraige certificate, ran a post halt at Saulchery, a village near to Charly sur Marne. His business flourished very well, because…
Read MoreCorks Out
The Owner of Corks Out Ruth Yates. Corks Out was founded in 2003 by Ruth Yates, her many years wine buying and true love for wine led expansion to 5 stores and an informative website. Each member of the Corks Out team plays a vital role in making the business work and they are truly…
Read MoreChampagne Paul-Etienne Saint Germain
The Maison PAUL-ETIENNE SAINT GERMAIN was created out of the love and passion Agnès and Jean-Michel Lagneau had for their native land of Epernay, their rich winegrowing culture and their attachment to family history. As far back as they can remember, they have never left the authentic world they love so much. After 20 years…
Read MoreChampagne Gérard Brognion
Champagne Gérard Brognion have been producing Champagne for several generations in the village of Vaudemange. All their vineyards are situated on a south-facing slope in clay and limestone soil typical of the Champagne region. Using traditional methods, their noble grape varieties consist of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier. Vaudemange together with three other municipalities,…
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