Chuckling Cheese and Champagne

Cheese and Champagne, a combination of enjoyment and pleasure, exciting the tastebuds, the palate and the mind, in the delight of company, friends or family. We love pairing Cheese and Champagne, it’s a classic that works on so many levels, I’ve enjoyed Champagne tastings in Épernay where they’ve offered a gorgeous display of cheese and…

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Champagne By The Pool

The reflection of the sun, bouncing off the mesmerizing clear blue water inside a swimming pool can act like a siren’s call during the summer season, here at Glass of Bubbly, we aim to make your poolside experience that much more exciting, by giving you the ultimate list of Champagnes to enjoy while sitting by…

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Welcome In The New Year With These Amazing Sparkling Wines

With Christmas sadly behind us, it’s time to get ready for the New Year celebrations, whether you’re spending it with close family or with lots of friends, you’ll need to bring some fizz! So let’s dive into the world of bubbly and find the perfect bottle to enjoy when the clock strikes twelve. How about…

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What in-flight Bubbly do Airlines Serve?

What in-flight Bubbly do Airlines Serve

If you’re lucky enough to travel First Class or Business Class on a flight, you may have had a chance to sample the airlines sparkling wine list. Having a glass of bubbly can be an enjoyable part of the travelling experience, so it’s important that there’s a good choice. Here’s some popular and interesting selections airlines…

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Champagne Deutz: Amour de Deutz 2005

Deutz Amour de Deutz blanc - Champagne

The grapes are harvested from the Cotes des Blancs, with over 80% of the grapes coming from vineyards that are rated Premier or Grand Cru. For some years the company has employed a policy of durable viticulture, cutting down on the use of chemicals, reducing yields and increasing grape quality. The harvest usually takes place…

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Champagne Deutz: Brut Classic NV

Champagne Deutz Brut NV

Viticulture The grapes are harvested in Ay, Marne Valley, Cotes des Blancs, and Montagne de Reims, with over 80% of the grapes coming from vineyards that are rated Premier or Grand Cru. For some years the company has employed a policy of durable viticulture, cutting down on the use of chemicals, reducing yields and increasing…

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Blanc de Blancs: The Best Champagne Style?

Blancs de Blancs best

I happen to love all types of Champagne, but if I had to choose a favorite, it would probably be Blanc de Blancs.  Among Champagne lovers, this is a very controversial  statement, because many believe that Pinot Noir, not Chardonnay (which alone makes Blanc de Blancs), is the region’s most prestigious grape variety.  Or that…

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Prestige Cuvée Champagnes ~ Part 2 – Medium-Bodied Prestige Cuvées

Prestige Cuvée Champagnes ~ Part 2 – Medium-Bodied Prestige Cuvées

Medium-Bodied Prestige Cuvées Champagne Deutz, Cuvée William Deutz 2000:  Deutz is one of my favorite houses, and I especially love its prestige cuvées, Cuvée William Deutz and Cuvée William Deutz Rosé (one of the best rosé Champagnes made, in my opinion).  Deutz has become even better since Champagne Louis Roederer bought a majority interest in…

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