Jun
15
Despite the relentless rain since the weekend, we are all aware that in the UK it has been an extremely sunny and dry start to the year. In fact, the BBC have reported that various areas of the country were suffering under drought conditions. Being geographically close to the Champagne Region of France, the same …
Apr
08
It’s all starting! A visit last week to Champagne, en route back from Burgundy (which is entirely another story), showed those very first new shoots and buds forming. Interestingly, the georgaphy of the region was underlined as the vineyards in Champagne were definitely three to five days behind those in Burgundy. The pictures of this …
Mar
21
Same date every year and here it is – 21st of March. Daffodils are in bloom and suddenly the early rays of spring sunshine bring hope across the board. And so it is in Champagne. Assemblage – the blending of the different still wines to create the particular house style is now complete in most …
Feb
14
Petals on the pillow, chocs in the bath or champagne on ice? However it was for you, I hope that today has tickled that frisson of excitement that comes from being in love or being loved – whether it is a fifty year marriage or a hopeful start to new romance. Personalised champagne has featured …
Dec
06
This is interesting. Full page advert in one of the Sunday newspaper magazines (5 December 2010). Tesco reminding everyone that their finest premier cru NV champagne is matured in the bottle for 24 months. This is good news: 9 months more than the minimum requirement and bottle age does make a huge difference. In an …
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