October 30, 2021
It’s hard to believe we are fast approaching the penultimate month of the year already. As family and friends reunite across the country, we have...
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.
October 9, 2021
It is with familiar, gentle comfort that we revisit good friends and uncover delicious gems. Founded in 1965, Champagne JM Sélèque has been under...
September 3, 2021
What did the cheese wheel say to the champagne? ‘Hello? Is it brie you’re looking for?’ Bubbling with happiness, the champagne replies: ‘I know it’s...
August 28, 2021
What is reserve wine, and what role does it play in Champagne? As a cool continental climate prone to Mother Earth’s mercurial and ruthless nature,...
August 14, 2021
As we teeter between the deep icy throes of winter and the sweet smell of Spring in the air, many of us have been plunged...
August 6, 2021
Buoyed by a long family history of grape-growing and winemaking dating back to 1898, Aurélien Suenen cut short a professional career in the sports world...
March 25, 2021
There will always be a need for refreshing Blanc de Blancs champagne year-round. Whether a warm spell in autumn, a bout of sunshine after...
March 4, 2021
A chilled bottle of Blanc de Blancs champagne naturally epitomises the scents and flavours of summer. Its refreshingly dry and mineral-driven, citrus-forward profile pairs...
February 20, 2021
We begin our ‘Summer Series’ journey south of Épernay, Champagne’s capital city, in the great Côte des Blancs region. For this series of articles,...
