October 20, 2024
By virtue of the festive social whirl, time may be limited for whipping up crowd-pleasing meals or even something simple for dining in, but with...
Le Journal
My appreciation of champagne began 25 years ago.
Le Journal is Sally Hillman’s collection of written articles, sharing knowledge of Champagne, its history, champagne wine styles and etiquette, as well as shining a light on the passionate and innovative vignerons who continue to uphold the traditions and values of a truly special place in the world. Le Journal is our destination for lovers of all things Champagne. Enjoy!
September 25, 2024
In the latest issue of Eat Well, Champagne Often! we have included recipes for lighter, energising fare and fresh, detoxifying produce that embodies the wild,...
September 23, 2024
Not sure why phylloxera is so fearsome? Don’t know how grapevine selection affects wine? Then this post is for you! This week, we’re looking at...
August 18, 2024
As we move towards spring, the days growing ever so slightly longer and brighter with earlier sunrises and later sunsets, we become more motivated than...
August 18, 2024
Champagne producers are increasingly using the terms ‘organic’, ‘biodynamic’ and ‘sustainable’ to describe their viticultural practices. On the bottles, you might see the associated certifications,...
August 3, 2024
While the British have their cultural institution of afternoon tea, the French equivalent is le goûter. Of course le goûter doesn’t translate directly into English, however...
August 1, 2024
Seen some terms used to discuss champagne but aren’t really sure what they mean? Here’s a quick guide: 🖊 Terroir: Identical grapes grown in different...
July 19, 2024
Did you know that foodies and wine lovers worldwide have celebrated National Wine & Cheese Day on July 25th every year since 2014? It’s a...
July 4, 2024
An annual celebration, the Fourth of July marks the day that the Declaration of Independence was signed in 1776. The Declaration of Independence cemented...
