A New Winemaker at Champagne Lanson

A New Winemaker at Champagne Lanson

Son of a wine-grower, Hervé Dantan has always been strongly drawn to the vine. After a variety of experiences in the most famous wineproducing regions of France, and then California, he returned to the land he holds most dear, so as to devote himself to his passion for Champagne. Having earned the respect of his peers, he was asked to…

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Champagne Sponsorship and Awards

Champagne Sponsorship and Awards

Champagne and award ceremonies, Champagne and celebrating sporting moments go hand in hand. Lots of Champagne Houses sponsor major sporting events including: G.H.MUMM has been the official sponsor of Formula 1 for more than 10 years. Lanson Champagne has been the official sponsor of Wimbledon, England Lawn Tennis Club for over 35 years. Others sponsor…

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Champagne Anyone?

Champagne Anyone?

Having been almost bathing in this stuff lately courtesy of some quite brilliant events and plain decadence I thought it was time to throw a few lines and recommendations out there for what is arguably the King of Wines. Charles II loved it and if it’s good enough for that philandering party animal then it’s…

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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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Champagne Lanson

Champagne Lanson

A famous Champagne brand and holding one of the longest histories, Champagne Lanson boasts a wide selection of awards and achievements to include holding a Royal Warrant given by Queen Victoria as an official supplier to the Court of England which they have retained ever since. Founded back in 1760 by Francois Delamotte, Champagne Lanson…

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