Posts Tagged ‘Cremant’
Crémant de Bourgogne Gets New Classification System
A new ranking system for Crémant de Bourgogne has been agreed, including ‘Eminent’ and ‘Grand Eminent’ levels. According to the BIVB (Burgundy wine bureau), to be labelled Eminent the Crémant must be aged for at least 24 months on lees, compared to the standard 9 months. Grand Eminent Crémants have a few more rules which…
Read MoreGlass of Bubbly Champagne & Sparkling Wine Tasting Event 19th April, London
The Glass of Bubbly Spring tasting event takes place for trade and press on Tuesday 19th April in London. We have over 170 different labels for you to taste, with a selection of Champagne, English sparkling wine, Prosecco, Franciacorta, Italian sparkling wine, Crémant, French sparkling wine and sparkling wine from Luxembourg, Belgium, New Zealand, USA, Argentina…
Read MoreJCB Crémant de Bourgogne
JCB is a family-owned collection of historic and unique wineries, with more than 20 prestigious wineries in the world, including the Côte d’Or, Beaujolais, Rhône Valley, California’s Russian River Valley and Napa Valley. Jean Charle’s Boisset is passionate about each one of his wines and they all have deep significance. Every wine has a number with their own interesting…
Read MoreNew Humble Grape Wine Bar Opening in London
Humble Grape is opening its second bar, the first in Battersea, on Fleet Street in London. The second bar is aiming to be a more luxurious, up-market venue. Both an independent wine shop and wine bar, Humble Grape has a frequently changed wine list so there’s always something new and interesting to try. They seek…
Read MoreChampagne, Cava, Prosecco… What’s the Difference?
With all the sparkling wines available and the jargon that goes along with it, it can be a little confusing at times. The ‘terroir’ (soil, climate, geography) affects the outcome of a sparkling wine. Different wines use different types and blends of grape (such as Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Glera etc…). Another major factor is the production method…
Read MoreRise in Crémant Production in Bordeaux
After last years harvest in Bordeaux, there has been a 41% increase in the amount of wine produced into Crémant and a drop in production for rosé. Overall, 2.9 million hectolitres of wine was produced in 2015 in Bordeaux. Changes: 11% decrease for dry white (245,000 hl), 25% increase for soft Bordeaux (64,000 hl) and 41% increase for sparkling…
Read MoreWhere to Enjoy a Glass of Bubbly in Cambridge
Cambridge is a beautiful, historic city with a fantastic wine scene. You can find many luxury hotels, cocktail bars, wine tastings and merchants where you can try out some great bubbly! Here’s just a few: Bars NOVI Cocktail Bar If cocktails are in order, NOVI offers a relaxed vibe to enjoy one of their bespoke botanical cocktails. Their…
Read MoreMeet our Sommeliers! – Chantal Serrano, The Cinnamon Club, London
How did you become interested in wine? My parents were wine lovers and introduced me to the joys of having a glass of wine with meals. I picked up my own interest by working on a harvest in a Champagne vineyard, attending the Independent Wine Producers show in Paris twice a year and simply tasting,…
Read MoreIndependent Wine Merchants in the South West UK
Visiting independent wine shops is a great way to discover new wines and meet people who are passionate and knowledgeable about their products. If you’re looking for a better range than the local supermarket, you can usually find more interesting sparkling wines stocked in an independent shop – and if you’re lucky, some local English sparkling…
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