Champagne News
Champagne Bouché Pére & Fils Millésime 2006
Champagne Bouché Pére & Fils is a winery located just south of the heartbeat01 town of the Champagne region of Epernay, a family run business of four generations with 30 hectares to its name. “Based in Pierry for four generations, the family Bouché runs a 30 hectares vineyard located in the best terroirs of Champagne….
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Champagne Lanson Rosé
Rose Label Brut Rosé NV was one of the first rosé Champagnes created and remains one of the UK’s favourite rosé Champagnes. With only 8g/l dosage, produced from 100 Crus, this delicate pale salmon-coloured rose Champagne, with the careful addition of a small amount of Bouzy Rouge, has a bouquet composed of floral and soft…
Champagne Castelnau Strengthens Contemporary Art Associations
In line with its own modern art-inspired labels, Champagne Castelnau is strengthening its associations with the contemporary art world. On Tuesday evening, 29th January, Champagne Castelnau supported a reception at the Whitechapel Gallery in London for 200 artists and art world luminaries, attended by British actor Tamsin Greig, Whitechapel Gallery Director Iwona Blazwick and leading…
In Pink or Yellow Gold, Valentine’s Day Engraved for Eternity by Champagne Henri Giraud
For the 14 February 2019, the craftsmen at Champagne Henri Giraud have reserved a superb surprise for you. Henri Giraud’s iconic clasp, gilded in pink or yellow gold which allows this precious bottle to be resealed, will reveal a great secret: the name of the person that you love. With this exclusive engraving for his…
Guillaume Roffiaen, Chef de Caves for Champagne Nicolas Feuillatte
Just before a wonderfully planned evening of Champagne and food pairing in Covent Garden I managed to spend ten minutes with Chef de Caves of Nicolas Feuillatte – Guillaume Roffiaen. Champagne Nicolas Feuillatte is made from an incredible 4,500 growers in the region with a magnitude of expressive flavours along with 100,000 hectolitres of reserve wines…
Dinner at Frenchie in Covent Garden paired with Champagne Nicolas Feuillatte
An invitation to dine the evening away in Covent Garden accompanied by a fine selection of Champagne was a very welcomed one to receive from our friends at Sopexa. The location was Frenchie in Covent Garden, a fine setting and ambience with a quality menu that is seasonal and an extensive wine list. The evening…
Champagne Castelnau appoints Olivier Legrand as Marketing & Communications Director
Champagne Castelnau has strengthened its marketing team with the appointment of experienced drinks marketing professional, Olivier Legrand, in the role of Marketing and Communications Director. Legrand, who took up the position at Champagne Castelnau at the beginning of this month, joins with an impressive C.V. including a master’s degree in International Wine & Spirits Business…
How to tell if Champagne has gone bad
A common question I get as a Champagne and sparkling wine journalist is from consumers who want to know if Champagne can go bad and what are the signs of a Champagne that has gone bad. So, can Champagne go off / go bad? Yes, it can is the answer. Any wine that is stored…
Champagne Castelnau Limited Edition Vintage Magnums for Christmas
Champagne Castelnau is shining a light on its Oenothèque Collection of limited edition magnums of vintages 1995, 1996 and 1998, which it has released for the first time in striking new livery in the run-up to Christmas. The magnums, newly dressed in a variation on Champagne Castelnau’s contemporary packaging, form part of their wine library…