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Perrier-Jouët Belle Epoque champagne bottles in ice bucket, floral design, close-up
Flower Power. How Perrier-Jouët Captures the Spirit of Cramant and Florality
|Sara Underdown.
In an industry that has embraced more power and richness, with the rise of the grower movement as well as warmer years, Perrier-Jouët’s dedication to elegance and floral expression presents... Read more...
Domaine Vincey champagne bottles and wine glass on wooden table with stone wall backdrop
Breaking New Ground: Domaine Vincey’s Bold Vision in Champagne
|Sara Underdown.
In our next meet the winemaker conversation, we talk with Marine Vincey-Zabarino about pioneering winemaking in the Grand Cru village of Oger. In the tradition-bound region of Champagne, where generational... Read more...
Krug Clos du Mesnil 2009 champagne bottle on marble table with abstract metal sculpture
First Taste: Krug Clos du Mesnil 2009, 173ème Édition and Rosé 29ème Édition
|Sara Underdown.
Krug has released its anticipated Clos du Mesnil 2009, from an excellent year in Champagne, and the 21st release from this mythical and legendary walled plot in the Côte des... Read more...
Three GH Mumm champagne bottles displayed on a table with decorative flowers
G.H. Mumm Releases Three New Vintage Champagnes
|Sara Underdown.
G.H Mumm has released three new vintage champagnes from noteworthy vintages; RSRV Lalou 2013, RSRV Blanc de Noirs 2018 and Mumm Millésimé 2016. Sara Underdown has her first taste in... Read more...
Three Billecart-Salmon 2012 champagne bottles—Blanc de Blancs, Rosé, and Brut—on marble.
Billecart-Salmon Releases 2012 Trilogy of Prestige Cuvées
|Sara Underdown.
Billecart-Salmon has released a trio of prestige cuvées from the lauded 2012 vintage, and they are delicious. Sara Underdown has her first taste in Champagne. We’ve seen many 2012 vintage... Read more...
Louis Roederer Cristal 2009 champagne bottles on ice in metal tubs, crystal glasses behind
Louis Roederer Tops Most Admired Champagne Brands - Again!
|Sara Underdown.
Louis Roederer has retained its title as The World’s Most Admired Champagne Brand for the sixth year in a row.     Now in its 12th year, the list has... Read more...
Smiling woman in Henriot vest standing in a sunlit vineyard in autumn.
Why Champagne Henriot is Going Organic
|Sara Underdown.
Champagne Henriot's chardonnay-driven elegant champagnes are some the best – and most legendary – in the Champagne region, but its legacy doesn’t begin or end there. Since 2020, they have changed gears, appointing a... Read more...
Scenic vineyard on rolling hills with chalky white cliffs and winding dirt paths
Minerality - What Does it Mean?
|Matthew Lane.
'Minerality' is a key contributor to champagne's unmistakable bracing and refreshing style. As a descriptor, it has entered our vocabulary of character assessments tactfully thrown into almost every tasting. But... Read more...
Aged Krug champagne bottle with worn vintage label on a white background
Life-Changing Champagnes
|Sara Underdown.
Australians have a greater affinity with champagne than local sparkling wine. It’s true. Notwithstanding our love for France’s finest fizz, the quality of our burgeoning sparkling wine production has increased... Read more...
Sliced black truffle with marbled texture on glossy black background
Black Diamonds and Liquid Gold: Champagne and Truffles
|Amanda Reboul.
Is there a better pairing than truffles and champagne? When the two come together thoughtfully, it’s a divine gastronomic experience. Champagne educator and consultant, Amanda Reboul, explains. Truffles and champagne may be to fine... Read more...
Charles Heidsieck Rosé Millésime 2008 champagne bottle with dried foliage and artistic background
More than Pink: Understanding Champagne Rosé Styles
|Shanteh Wale.
Rosé champagne may be known as a pink version of champagne but a good one needs to be much more than just that. The idea of rosé champagne flowing into... Read more...
Worker in blue shirt and apron spraying champagne bottle in rustic cellar with barrel and candles
Sweet Like Sugar: The Role of Dosage
|Annette Lacey MW.
Zero (additional) sugar champagnes may be all the go right now, but beyond the hype they offer an uncommon window into Champagne’s soul. The best are crystalline and pure, exacting... Read more...

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