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The Feast of Saint Vincent, patron saint of winegrowers

January 21, 2024

In Champagne, January sits—in the middle of winter—between the harvest of last year’s vintage and the start of new growth (bud burst) for the...

From Champagne Lips to Bubble Talk: A Look at Champagne Bottle Finishes

November 19, 2023

A Bague Carrée (‘square ring’) is a term used to describe the square lip found just below the mouth of a champagne...

The Talk of the Town: Champagne André Clouet

September 15, 2023

Thus reads the welcome statement of Champagne André Clouet’s newly updated website as a breathtaking panorama of the Grand Cru village sweeps into view....

Champagne De Sloovere-Pienne: committed to sustainability

September 13, 2023

Emeline is committed to sustainability and made the decision to stop using herbicides, pesticides and non-organic sprays in the vineyard when she...

On Collection 244: “The reflection of a preserved nature”—Champagne Louis Roederer

September 3, 2023

Faced with the effects of climate change and increasingly warmer harvests, Champagne Louis Roederer’s pioneering chef de cave (cellar master), Jean-Baptiste Lécaillon, led the...

Celebrating International Pinot Noir Day

August 13, 2023

This grape variety is renowned for its ability to produce elegant and ethereal red wines bursting with berry-fruited perfume and earthy, savoury charm. However,...

How long can a bottle of champagne last unopened without losing its signature fizz?

August 3, 2023

In a recent study published in ACS Omega, researchers measured the dissolved carbon dioxide concentrations in 13 different champagne vintages supplied by Champagne Castelnau....

Champagne at a Glance: 370 Houses, 16,000+ Growers and 130 Cooperatives

June 4, 2023

Label Nomenclature Champagne bottles are labelled with mandatory specifications, consumer information and optional wine production facts. Producer initials are a mandatory labelling requirement....

Champagne and The Crown

May 1, 2023

In fact, coronation cuvées are a long-standing tradition for the British Royal Family, with Moët & Chandon releasing coronation champagnes for Edward VII in 1902,...

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