Glass of Bubbly
An Evening of Fizz!
Last month I found myself representing Basilicata’s highly regarded Cantine del Notaio at Blenheim Palace’s literature, film and music festival gala dinner. Indeed!! Now one might have expected the early evening flutes of fizz to carry something as grandiose as their impressive surroundings, perhaps bubbles from a Grand Cru village or as is increasingly the…
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Camel Valley Brut Welcomed Aboard British Airways First Class
It’s ‘chocks away’ and onwards and upwards for Cornwall’s Camel Valley. as their 2013 Camel Valley brut sparkling wine is welcomed aboard by BA Cabin crew. The Cornish sparkler made by Sam Lindo will be served in British Airways First Class. The order, the biggest in the history of Camel Valley, followed a blind tasting…
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Discover Champagne Charles Heston
Champagne Charles Heston is situated just 15 minutes from Reims centre, on the Route Touristique du Champagne. The winery was founded in 1951, it has more than 120 wineries on about 115 hectares of vineyards spread over several areas of the Massif Saint-Thierry. The three main grape varieties for Champagne are grown here, Pinot Meunier (roundness and fruity),…
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Deciphering Nuances within Pinot Noir Dominant Champagne
We have different tastes. It’s not just our imagination; it’s genetic. Oenologist Charles-Eric Vilain XIII claims, “Taste is very personal”, whether it’s wine, chocolate, cheese, art, or music. Many claim Pinot Noir Champagnes the most elegant, in the same way, that vintages are presumably better, but leave it to your taste buds to decide. What…
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Discover Champagne Météyer Père & Fils
Since 1860 and with 6 generations of transmitting knowledge from father to son, Champagne Météyer, a Vigneron Indépendant (independent wine grower) produces Champagnes with an intense elegance; blended and single vines. Besides Champagne, the Champagne House reveals a unique surprise; in its 18th century renovated cellars, you will find a family museum where all stages…
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What Champagne is and Why It’s Difficult to Separate from our Dining Table
Vacation is hard to separate from “popping” cork! Bottles of wine and Champagne are always waiting to be opened at a festive party. No matter how popular these two drinks are, many people today are finding it difficult to distinguish the two drinks. Of course there’s always a simple answer like that Champagne is the…
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The World’s Finest Glass of Bubbly Awards – The Judgement Days
The 2017 World’s Finest Glass of Bubbly awards judging days took place at the main sponsors location of Marriott County Hall Hotel Westminster – 36 of the world’s top Champagne and Sparkling Wine judges flew in from across the world to judge the wines received from 21 of the main sparkling wine regions globally. From Master…
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Discover Champagne Boutillez-Marchand
Champagne Boutillez-Marchand is a family run Champagne House established in 1960 and today managed by Marion Boutillez and Jean-Michel Sourdet. Situated in Villers-Marmery, a village in the Montagne de Reims, with 6.40 ha of vineyards. This exceptional terroir is mainly planted with the Chardonnay grape which is used to produce Blanc de Blancs Champagnes. This…
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Discover Champagne Faniel & Fils
Champagne Faniel & Fils is located on the Route Touristique du Champagne in Cormoyeux; a small Champagne-making village in the Marne nestled at the bottom of La Vallée du Brunet. You will find them in a former monastery built in 1673. This village has a geographical singularity giving it all its charm during all seasons:…
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