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Best Champagnes Under $100 for Everyday Drinking this Christmas
Best Champagnes Under $100 for Everyday Drinking this Christmas
|Sara Underdown.
Good champagnes for under $100 do exist and are more commonly available than you may think. Balancing quality with value judiciously will almost always lead you to non-vintage styles which... Read more...
Triple 'A' from Avize
Triple 'A' from Avize
|Jelena van Eerdenburg.
Creativity often emerges from boredom or constraint, thus the "Agrapart Avize" project was born during confinement in 2020. Three friends took bold action to create an extraordinary brand in the... Read more...
The Beauty of Self-Destruction
The Beauty of Self-Destruction
|Kate Laurie.
Award winning Adelaide Hills sparkling winemaker, Kate Laurie, takes a closer look at the silent work of yeasts in creating the magical combination of aromas and textures in champagne wines.... Read more...
Label Leaders
Label Leaders
|Kaaren Palmer.
For the serious champagne drinker, the enjoyment received from opening a bottle can be added to, or detracted from, when referring to the back label. Award-winning champagne author, Kaaren Palmer,... Read more...
Drappier Brut Nature Champagne bottle on rocky soil with green plants
How Drappier Revolutionised Champagne from the Côte des Bar
|Bhatia Dheeraj.
The Drappier family crafts innovative champagnes in Champagne's Côte des Bar, pioneering organic practices, rare grape varieties, and sulfite-free production while preserving 800 years of winemaking heritage. Award-winning Sommelier, Bhatia... Read more...
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...
Lanson Private Collection vintage champagne bottles arranged on a shelf with candlelight
Lanson Launches Private Cellar and Concierge Service
|Sara Underdown.
Lanson has launched a first opportunity for collectors to have their own private cellar and concierge service, stored within the perfect conditions of the Maison’s historic premises in Reims. At... Read more...
Elegant dinner table setting with red napkins, wine glasses, Bollinger menu, and candlelight.
The Art of Tablescaping with Champagne and Florals
|Nicole Goodyer.
Florist and award-winning champagne afficionado, Nicky Goodyer, gives her advice on how to elevate your next champagne dinner with the art of tablescaping using florals.  Hosting a glamorous dinner party... Read more...

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