Champagne Day brings people around the world together in a shared toast, but nowhere does it sparkle quite like Épernay. Known as the capital of…
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Celebrating Ten Years of Champagne UNESCO World Heritage Status
This summer marks a major milestone: ten years since Champagne’s Coteaux, Maisons et Caves were inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage site on July 4,…
How Dosage Affects Champagne
How dosage affects Champagne is one of the most misunderstood – and most influential – aspects of this iconic wine. From the perception of sweetness…
Frédéric Panaïotis and the Future of the Bubbles in our Glass
It’s September in Champagne, and an unmistakable buzz fills the air as winemakers prepare for another harvest: the much-anticipated vendanges, as they are called here….
Visiting Champagne Demière: Masters of Meunier
As Meunier continues to gain recognition , its role in Champagne is being redefined by forward-thinking winemakers like Champagne Demière.
Visiting Champagne Bollinger: Elegance in Sustainability
Served to royalty and the favourite of James Bond, Champagne Bollinger is one of the most famous and prestigious Houses in Champagne. Nestled in the…
REVIEW: Divine Dining at Hostellerie Briqueterie
In the Champagne region, just a stone’s throw away from Épernay, is a charming country house nestled on the slopes of the Marne. Hostellerie La…
Visiting Champagne Bruno Paillard, Terroir Pioneer
Founded in 1981, Champagne Bruno Paillard may be relatively young compared to some of its storied competitors, but it rapidly made a name for itself…
Private Visit to Fleur de Miraval, Exclusively Rosé
Just in time for Valentine’s Day, let me introduce you to Fleur de Miraval. The brainchild of a celebrity and two passionate winemakers, this is…
Champagne Canard-Duchêne Private Visit and Tasting
Canard-Duchêne is an iconic champagne house located in the Montagne de Reims. Their legacy dates back to 1868 and has continued to gain recognition in…