New Vintage Release of Cristal Vinothèque 1996

Champagne Louis Roederer‘s chef de cave and executive vice president, Jean-Baptiste Lecaillon, was present in London for a unique and private tasting at 67 Pall Mall – ‘Exploring the Ageability of Cristal‘. A line up of fine vintage Cristal were proudly displayed and eagerly anticipated by the select few international journalists lucky enough to be invited to attend.…

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Vintage Champagne

Vintage – an ordinary word which can somehow lift the spirits or confound and confuse. When used in terms of fashion it can quite throw me. I get it that a handbag my grandma might have used can be described as vintage, but surely not the pale green cotton flares I was wearing what seems…

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How to Choose Bubbly Based on Your Favourite Fruits

Some people prefer a drier, toastier sparkling wine, but if you’re a fan of fruity notes in your bubbly, there’s plenty choice out there. Here’s some quick advice and great choices for deliciously fruity bubbly, from dry to sweet. Tropical fruits: Prosecco is known for it’s light and fruity flavour which makes it an easy…

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Louis Roederer Releases 2009 Cristal

Louis Roederer Releases 2009 Cristal

The 2009 vintage of Louis Roederer’s prestige cuvée, Cristal, has gone on sale for around £549 for six bottles, or just over £1,000 per dozen. The price is similar to its 2006 and 2007 vintages. It is anticipated that its value will rise in years to come, in the same way that vintages of Cristal…

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Champagne Academy Celebrates 60 Years

Champagne Academy Celebrates 60 Years

The Champagne Academy celebrated its 60th anniversary at a dinner at The Lanesborough Hotel in London and launched the 2016 programme of its annual Champagne Academy Course trip to Champagne in June. As in all previous years, the 2016 trip will provide a unique and in-depth Champagne education experience, including lectures by the Principals and winemakers of Grande Marque Champagne…

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Find the Perfect Bubbly for your Wedding Day

Find the Perfect Bubbly for your Wedding Day

If you’re organising your own bubbly for your wedding venue, it can be a daunting task deciding which one to choose from the thousands available. Going traditional with Champagne is always a reliable option, but if you’re on a budget or want to try something different, there are plenty of other fantastic sparkling wines to suit your needs. Cava, Crémant…

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Champagne Charlies Wine Bar, London

Ever on the lookout for new places to get a glass of bubbly? You can find Champagne Charlies tucked under the arches of Charring Cross in London. The interior, with wood panelling, exposed brick, intimate alcoves and candelit tables, make for a cosy yet rustic ambiance. As it’s a part of Davy’s Wine Bars, Champagne Charlies has an…

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Which venue is pouring more Champagne than any other in the UK?

Which venue is pouring more Champagne than any other in the UK?

Bob Bob Ricard is an iconic Soho restaurant which offers a luxury English and Russian menu in an elegant setting. The venue is famous for pouring more Champagne than any other restaurant in the UK – and every table is fitted with it’s own handy “Press for Champagne” button! The decor of the venue has a beautiful…

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Vintage and Rare Champagne & Sparkling Wine Gifts

Vintage and Rare Champagne & Sparkling Wine Gifts

Armand de Brignac Brut Gold 75cl in Branded Box Armand de Brignacs unmistakable gold-plated bottle has its roots in the French fashion industry and its reputation for opulence. Comes in a stylish branded box. Dom Pérignon 2004 Vintage Champagne Jeff Koons Limited Edition  Jeff Koons Balloon Venus proposes a new kind of idol: a modern day…

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