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The French Riviera and Champagne
I think we must start with what exactly is the French Riviera as I am sure many will have heard about it and lots of us will not be exactly familiar as to what it references. I hope I am not wrong in saying that for those not living in France full time, much of…
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Champagne & Whisky Cocktail for New Year Celebrations
How many of us are looking forward to saying goodbye to 2020 and toasting in what we hope to be a much better New Year 2021 ahead… As the countdown to the chimes from Big Ben approach, we will no doubt have more negatives than positives to thank the year we all had and maybe…
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Robert-Allait, the Sublime Champagne
Once upon a dream, there was a far-away forest enshrouded in mystery, where a rose had been cultivated since forever. It wasn’t a regular rose, it was a Black one with petals graded from dark crimson to black. It was believed that this rose had mystical powers and that the lady who touched it would…
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Champagne & Chocolate: Yes or No?
I am quite surprised how, what will sound to many as, the perfect pairing can also generate much opposition and especially from wine professionals. It is quite simply a love or hate combination, it’s either yes or its a cardinal sin of judgements – I want to take a look at pairing Champagne and Chocolate…
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The Best Champagne for 2020 – Roger Constant Lemaire
34,300 Hectares of vineyards, a 19,000 vine growing community and 2,124 houses that make their own. Known to many as the Wine of Kings and the King of Wines, 300 million bottles produced annually and with each standard bottles containing 49 million bubbles! Don’t you just love Champagne! For centuries the world has had the…
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10 Champagnes & Sparkling Wines to put in your Christmas Trolley
Christmas for many is that time of year to get together with friends and loved ones. It’s the Christmas works party to let your hair down at and get to know that one person you’ve had your eye on. It’s fabulous television shows such as the suspense of what Christmas Eve will bring on Coronation…
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Discover Ratafia from Champagne
Those who have visited Champagne may have been introduced to a local sweet drink, high in alcohol similar to fortified wine. This beverage is called Ratafia, which it is not a fortified wine, but, a mistelle based on grape must. The origin of Ratafia is probably Italian, having subsequently spread to other countries such as…
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Champagne and Oyster Cocktail
Champagne and Oysters go hand in hand, a combination that has worked for generations, the food of love and the drink of lovers. Oysters, an aphrodisiac, are extremely rich in zinc, which is essential for testosterone production and Champagne always improves a situation and puts a smile on your face. Champagne Goutorbe Bouillot We were…
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How and Why does Champagne go Bad?
When it comes to Champagne we usually have high expectations and rightly so as, in most cases per bottle, it costs the most against any other sparkling wine. Unless you are on a Champagne diet, we are likely to choose this world famous sparkling wine for special occasions such as celebrations and fine dining with…
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