Behind the bubble

Melbourne has had some varied weather lately, but I always look forward to the seasonal changes and the way they influence our daily habits. With...

The champagne gods were shining on us for La fête de Noël, our annual garden party and Christmas market, allowing us to enjoy a perfect...

Champagne is a truly paradoxical wine, which is perhaps part of its mystique. It is created in a highly regulated environment, with strict rules about...

The impending Brexit is causing anxiety in a wide variety of business people, including the Champagnois who devote their lives to creating the legendary wine.The...

The champagne production process has much in common with our journey through life. There’s some early blending to create the initial character, followed by maturing,...

The process of dosage is a very important step in the making of champagne. It occurs after disgorgement and before the final corking. In this...