May 28, 2022
Navigating the world of glassware can be a daunting task. With so many options to choose from, you may have found yourself wondering whether...
wine styles
May 18, 2022
In Part 1 of Sally Hillman’s Glassware Archives, we wrote in depth about the science behind the shape of a wine glass and the multifactorial...
July 13, 2021
Coteaux Champenois A.O.C. is the dedicated appellation, within the Champagne region, for still wine production with red and white wine primarily made from Chardonnay, Meunier...
June 10, 2021
François Huré wants you to try champagne for breakfast. ‘Don’t drink coffee—drink champagne. [It] makes your day much easier, and you forget about all your...
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,...
September 19, 2020
‘Hey, did you ever try dunking a potato chip in champagne? It’s real crazy. Here—isn’t that crazy?’, chirps Marilyn Monroe, dipping a chip into a...
June 30, 2020
Whether under threat from a sap-sucking mite or the might of an invading army, Champagne not only prevailed but flourished. Climate is their latest challenge....
