This year, there were few new editions of prestige cuvées from the major brands. In the absence of market leader Moët-Hennessy, houses such as Roederer and Pol Roger once again presented the 2015s (Cristal and…
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History Part 1: The family saga Not many Maisons can claim over a quarter of a millennium of history. Anyone who is…
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Even the champagne glasses are different this year. The anemone is still there, but it has turquoise leaves. And it is dusted…
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In the multiple crisis situation of 2023 – keywords Ukraine, Israel, inflation – Champagne performed quite well. Especially as consumers are increasingly…
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The range of Champagne Bollinger is now clearly divided into two parts. Firstly, the “classic” line, consisting of the Non-Vintages Special Cuvée…
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History There are border towns where something simply ends and which essentially represent the country to which they have always belonged. And…
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In view of the mushrooming sparkling wine and champagne presentations in Germany, it was good to see that the number of exhibitors…
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First, the basic facts about the new Blanc de Noirs: base vintage 2018 with 12.5 percent reserves from a “Réserve perpétuelle” created…
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September saw the launch of the latest Cuvée from Maison Piper-Heidsieck: Essentiel Blanc de Noirs Extra-Brut. It is the maison’s first Champagne…
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SLP: You said the phrase last year: “The new Champagne is defined by terroir.” Can you explain that? JBL: We know that the future in Champagne…
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