Posts Tagged ‘Moet & Chandon’
Are You Pronouncing These Champagne Names Correctly?
When Champagne gets transported into another country, it’s normal that the pronunciation is adapted to suit the language. However, if you’re curious how to pronounce Champagne names comme il faut, you’re in the right place. Even if you’re quite confident with French, the names can sometimes be tricky as many originate from other countries such as Germany. Tip:…
Read MoreUSA World’s most Valuable Champagne Market
America has been ranked as the world’s top Champagne market as per-case value rose by 20% last year. Overall, Champagne value rose by 38% to €515 million in the US compared to the UK’s €512 million. In terms of volume sales, the UK is still ahead with 34.2 million bottles sold in 2015 compared to the 20.5 million in…
Read MoreFirst Ever Global ‘Moët Day’ on June 11th 2016
Moët & Chandon is inviting Champagne lovers to an ‘unmissable global celebration of living #TheNow’ on June 11th – the first ever global ‘Moët Day’. Countries around the world – from France to Hong Kong, Mexico to Japan – will see a series of parties and activations, with the UK scheduling a number of events…
Read More‘Ultra VIP’ Champagne Bar in Liverpool
The Baccarat Lounge is an ‘ultra VIP’ Champagne venue set in a secret location, strictly only open to those with a reservation. The bar is in collaboration with iconic Champagne house Dom Péringon and will also exclusively offer Moët Ice Imperial, Champagne designed to be served over ice. The bar offers a table service, leaving you to relax and…
Read MoreChampagne 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…
Read MoreCelebrity Interview: Gerard Basset OBE
One of the greatest wine professionals of his generation, Gerard Basset is the Sommelier‘s Sommelier; he is a former World Champion Sommelier and the only person ever to simultaneously hold the Master of Wine, Master Sommelier and MBA Wine honours. Born and raised in France, Gerard originally trained as a chef, but embarked on a…
Read MoreMoët Academy Pop-Up Event in London
Last year Moët & Chandon launched a pop-up event in the heart of London called the ‘Moët Academy’. The event is returning to London this March, described as an ‘immersive, educational experience, which will take guests on a multi-sensory journey from grape to glass.’ During the 90-minute sessions, visitors will not only learn about the house…
Read MoreItalian Police find 9,000 Bottles of Fake Moët Champagne
Italian police have found 9,000 bottles of fake Moët & Chandon Champagne in a shed in the countryside near Padova. It is one of the most significant seizures of counterfeit bubbly in Europe. Analysis of the content revealed it was sparkling wine. The counterfeit Champagne is said to have been worth around €350,000, but could have been sold for more than…
Read More10 Champagne Supermarket Deals for New Year
If you’ve decided to keep it traditional and go with Champagne for New Year’s Eve, there’s still some great festive deals going on in UK supermarkets. Veuve Monsigny Champagne Brut by Philizot – £10.99 This multi-award-winning Champagne exclusive to Aldi accounts for 1 in every 12 bottles of Champagne bought in UK supermarkets! It balances…
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