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!

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Shake Up Apéro Hour at Home with These Elegant Cocktail Glasses

August 21, 2023

Allow us to introduce you to the beautiful Bar & Lounge Collection for fine spirits, sake and cocktail enthusiasts by Lehmann Glass, France's much-loved...

Sally Hillman X Thomas Archer The Elba Launch

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....

Champagne Travel with Sally Hillman

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...

Celebrating International Pinot Noir Day

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,...

How long can a bottle of champagne last unopened without losing its signature fizz?

August 3, 2023

In a recent study published in ACS Omega, researchers measured the dissolved carbon dioxide concentrations in 13 different champagne vintages supplied by Champagne Castelnau....

Low Dosage Champagnes: Enthusiastically Embraced by Intrepid Australian Consumers

July 11, 2023

According to the latest data from Comité Champagne, Australia remains one of the top export markets for Champagne. In fact, a record-breaking 10.5 million...

Liberté, Égalité, Fraternité, Santé: Celebrating Bastille Day with Champagne

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...

Champagne at a Glance: 370 Houses, 16,000+ Growers and 130 Cooperatives

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....

Champagne and The Crown

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,...

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