Interview With A Sommelier – Adam Saun

The World of Wine is beautifully showcased by an army of talented Sommeliers, who help the consumer discover their next favourite bottle, understand the different regions and pair a delicious meal with the right Glass of Bubbly. In this feature, I speak with a man who has helped many people to discover the vast world…

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‘R’ is for Ruinart

Of all the houses in Champagne, a lady of course has her favorites. One of mine happens to be the oldest established Champagne house, that has been producing Champagne since 1729. That house is Ruinart, located in the historic city of Reims. Ruinart currently produces three non-vintage selections; Blanc de Blancs, ‘R’ Brut and a…

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8 Stunningly Beautiful Champagne Bottles

While looks aren’t everything, these bottles manage to boast taste and beauty. Tsarine Rose Champagne Lantern – £40 Gift Set at MoonPig This gorgeous bottle, revealing the salmon-pink of the rosé bubbly beneath, stands out from the rest. With the Tsarine Lantern gift tin, you can use the bottle after it’s finished with a tealight…

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Discover Champagne in Reims

Reims is a city steeped in history and for more than 1,000 years, 33 French kings were crowned at its Cathédrale Notre-Dame. It is also at the heart of France’s Champagne region. Only wines made in the area can have the name Champagne. Reims has five sites that have official UNESCO World Heritage status, with the latest…

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Enjoy Champagne for £10 a glass at Les 110 de Taillevent

From September, upmarket London bistro Les 110 de Taillevent, in Cavendish Square, will be introducing monthly pouring Champagnes by the glass to boost their innovative wine-pairing offering.  For £10 per glass, guests can taste a different top quality Champagne each month. September’s Champagne will be Billecart-Salmon’s Brut Réserve, an elegant and slightly silky Champagne with…

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Are You Pronouncing These Champagne Names Correctly?

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:…

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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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The Ruinart Challenge

The Ruinart Challenge

The Sommelier Challenge is an annual event aimed at finding the most promising young Sommeliers from around the world. Working in partnership with the Court of Master Sommeliers, The Ruinart Challenge runs as an international training programme and workshop. The entrants will first join Ruinart Cellar Master, Frédéric Panaïotis, for a training day. Gerard Basset OBE MS…

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