My Top 5 Fantasy Valentine’s Day Dates And The Champagnes We’d Pop
February 12, 2022
My ode to St Valentine’s Day and my top 5 hot (fantasy) dates for Valentine’s Day and the champagne I would serve them.
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January 23, 2022
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G.H. Mumm Cordon Rouge
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Piper-Heidsieck Brut NV
January 16, 2022
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Moët & Chandon Brut Impérial NV
January 16, 2022
There is little doubt in my mind that Moët & Chandon is the most recognised champagne brand on the planet.
Jacquart Brut Mosaïque
January 15, 2022
I regularly used the Champagne Jacquart Brut Mosaïque in my tasting events because it is so approachable and enjoyable.
Louis Roederer Collection 242
January 8, 2022
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Pol Roger Brut Réserve
January 8, 2022
The Pol Roger Brut Réserve is my Audrey Hepburn champagne. Classically elegant, distinctive, refined, and sophisticated.
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January 8, 2022
These champs here are five fave “go to” everyday champagnes… the ones I’d crack at home any day I feel like a champs.
Perrier-Jouët Blason Rosé
January 7, 2022
Perrier-Jouët Blason Rose is one of my favourite go to rosé champagnes that embraces beauty and art and a touch of whimsy in the champagne.
Veuve Clicquot Yelow Label
January 7, 2022
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Laherte Frères Blanc De Blancs Brut Nature
January 4, 2022
Laherte Frères champagnes are crackers and the Laherte Freres Blanc de Blancs Brut Nature is just about my fave
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My Top Five Beach Champagnes
January 1, 2022
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My Top Five Party Champagnes
December 21, 2021
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December 20, 2021
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October 9, 2021
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Bollinger Special Cuvée
October 7, 2021
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October 2, 2021
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My Top Five Autumn Champagnes (2021)
September 25, 2021
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Bollinger La Grande Année 2004
September 19, 2021
Bollinger La Grande Année is technically a vintage champagne it really sits a cut above most vintage champagnes for me.
Perrier-Jouët Grand Brut
September 18, 2021
Instantly recognisable for the stunning and spiralling spray of Japanese anemones painted on its bottles and glasses, Perrier-Jouët embraces beauty and art and a touch of whimsy in champagne.
My Top Five Spring Rosé Champagnes
September 1, 2021
I love spring almost as much as I love rosé champagne so I am very excited to bring them together with my top five spring
Five Reasons Why You Have To Taste Champagne Lallier From Constance Delaire… The Actual Winemaker!
August 21, 2021
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August 18, 2021
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August 17, 2021
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August 15, 2021
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My Top Five Man-Champs
August 14, 2021
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Regions Within Champagne
May 19, 2021
Within the Champagne region, there are actually five main sub-regions which are responsible for bringing both diversity and consistency to champagne.
What Grapes Are Used To Make Champagne?
May 18, 2021
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