Posts Tagged ‘Veuve Clicquot’
London Bar Serves Tea-Flavoured Champagne with Afternoon Tea!
A venue is London is crafting a new drink so you no longer have to choose between having a cup of tea or a glass of bubbly with your afternoon tea. Sketch, a restaurant and bar in West London, have produced a tea-strained Champagne which offers the taste and bubbliness of Champagne with a subtle note of tea.…
Read MoreBook a Weekend in Champagne
“The thing about Champagne, you say, unfoiling the cork, unwinding the wire restraint, is that… every time you sip it, you’re sipping from all those other celebrations. The joy accumulates over time.” David Leviathan Magnifique; splendide; somptueux; extraordinare… These are just a few of the words frequently uttered in toast to the world’s most famous wine region – Champagne.…
Read MoreThe Fizzy Tarté, New Champagne Bar in Lake District
A cosy and stylish new Champagne bar and café has opened in Bowness in the Lake District area. Called The Fizzy Tarté, the bar specialises in French fare: Champagne, cocktails, coffee and even a French patisserie. The ‘city bar’ style venue hopes to appeal to those looking for an upmarket experience and give a boost to…
Read MoreChampagne Hampers for a Day at the Races
There is nothing better than a Champagne hamper to make a day at the races that extra bit special. While you bask in the beautiful Summer weather and enjoy the glamour of race day, you can enjoy a tipple as you cheer your favourite horse to come home in first. You can also indulge in…
Read MoreCelebrity Interview: Bob Champion MBE
Bob is an English former jump jockey who won the 1981 Grand National on Aldaniti. His triumph was made into a film called Champions, with John Hurt portraying him. The film is based on Bob’s book Champions Story, which he wrote with close friend, racing journalist and broadcaster Jonathan Powell. In 2002 he was chosen…
Read MoreVeuve Clicquot Release 2008 Vintage
Veuve Clicquot’s latest vintage, 2008 is the first vintage at Veuve Clicquot to be made by cellar master Dominique Demarville, who arrived at the house in 2006 from Champagne Mumm. It is also the first vintage since the 1960s to use wooden fermentation and ageing vessels for the wines and is the first vintage to feature…
Read MoreCelebrity Interview: Helen Lederer
Helen is probably best known for her role as the dippy Catriona in Absolutely Fabulous where she appeared alongside Jennifer Saunders. She has appeared in a host of top TV comedy and radio shows and has a wealth of theatre credits under her belt. Recognised as one of Britain’s best-known comedy character actresses, Helen still…
Read MoreBottomless Bubbly Brunches in London
Bottomless brunches are becoming more popular in the capital, usually offered in bars and restaurants during the weekend. Many venues offer the option to add unlimited Prosecco (or Champagne or cocktails) with a set brunch menu. There are loads to try, here’s just a few! Flesh & Buns Japanese cuisine. Covent Garden. Styled after a Japanese post-work…
Read MoreMajestic offers free Champagne to Leaplings
Majestic are offering free Champagne to Leaplings, anyone born on the 29th February. Between Thursday 25th February and Monday 29th February, Majestic is running a special fizz event with at least 25% off all Champagne and free tastings across all stores. Leaplings who visit any of their stores and buy any six bottles of wines…
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