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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All About Arnaud (Lallement)!

July 8, 2022

Earlier this week, three-starred chef Arnaud Lallement received the Ordre national du Mérite (a French order of merit) at his restaurant, L’Assiette Champenoise, in Tinqueux,...

To Flute or Not to Flute? That Is the Question for a Glass of Champagne

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...

The Glassware Archives Part 2: Lehmann Glass, the Art of the Table

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...

The Glassware Archives Part 1: The Universe in a Glass

May 12, 2022

A poet once said, ‘The whole universe is in a glass of wine.’ We will probably never know in what sense he meant that,...

Shining a Green Light on Champagne on Earth Day

April 22, 2022

Earth Day is observed around the world on April 22 each year—but, in Champagne, every day is Earth Day. As part of an industry that...

The Mother’s Day EDIT: A champagne gifting guide to celebrate all wonderful women

April 21, 2022

As Bette Davis would say, ‘There comes a time in every woman’s life when the only thing that helps is a glass of champagne’....

The value and verve of grower champagnes

April 14, 2022

You may recall a few months ago when we debunked the myths surrounding a widely purported ‘champagne shortage’ in Australia. We encouraged champagne lovers not...

Open That Bottle Night 2022

March 18, 2022

Since 2000, Open That Bottle Night has been held on the last Saturday in February each year and is embraced and celebrated by wine lovers...

The Perfect Summer Send-off

March 11, 2022

This weekend marks the long weekend Labour Day holiday for those of us in Victoria and Tasmania. Rather serendipitously, it’s coincided with a glorious forecast...

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