SLP’s top 10 champagnes from “Einhundert Prozent Champagne”
In recent years, a number of similar trade fairs, galas, and festivals focusing on champagne and/or sparkling wine have emerged in Germany.…
Portrait: Champagne Penet-Chardonnet
History Two winemaking families’ stories come together in the champagnes under the name Penet-Chardonnet. First, there’s the Chardonnets (which, by the way,…
Three champagnes for spring
When the first flowers peek their colourful heads out of the ground, people are drawn to colour. No wonder rosé champagnes are…
Portrait: Champagne Franck Bonville
History The roots of the Franck Bonville champagne house date back to around 1900. At that time, shortly after the phylloxera crisis,…
SLP’s 10 Top-Champagnes at ProWein 2025
In addition, despite the difficult conditions, ProWein 2025 presented a number of new and interesting cuvées. Last but not least, one could…
Portrait: Champagne Roger Coulon
History The Coulon family has been rooted in the so-called Petites Montagnes south-west of Reims since the 17th century. The family first…
SLP’s Top-10 Champagnes on Wine Paris 2025
149 champagne producers were listed in the Wine Paris exhibition catalogue – a number that makes it impossible to get a complete…
The crisis as an opportunity. A conversation with Frédéric Rouzaud and Jean-Baptiste Lécaillon
SLP: French viticulture is in crisis. But it’s not just the entry-level segment that is currently affected, but also the luxury segment.…
Portrait: Champagne Valentin Leflaive
History If you want to know what Champagne Valentin Leflaive aspires to, you have to go back to the end of the…
Champagne new releases at the turn of the year
Blanc de Noirs, i.e. ‘white’ champagne made exclusively from red grapes, is a trend in Champagne. Many Maisons have presented premieres in…
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