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....
Grower champagne
What is grower champagne and why is it different?
Grower champagne, also known as Récoltant Manipulant champagne, is perhaps France’s best-kept secret. The magic of champagne starts with grower champagne; grower-producers use the grapes they grow each year to produce their vintage so that each cuvée is a more authentic representation of its terroir and of how that season’s harvest unfolded. Start your journey of discovery here.
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...
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...
August 17, 2023
Sally Hillman was recently engaged by Thomas Archer, a leading boutique Melbourne builder, as the official champagne supplier for their exclusive Elba display launch events....
August 15, 2023
The region of Champagne needs little introduction: as a world-class, World Heritage–listed destination, it is the most beguiling winemaking region. But, its magic must...
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,...
July 2, 2023
This day pays tribute to France’s founding principles of Liberté, Égalité, Fraternité (Liberty, Equality, Fraternity), which were immortalised as the slogan of the French...
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....
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,...
