History The global success of its finest product often makes people forget that the history of Champagne has its darker side. Champagne Soutiran, for example, is literally a child of war, born in the shadow…
Read More »This year, there were few new editions of prestige cuvées from the major brands. In the absence of market leader Moët-Hennessy, houses…
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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 2023, I was able to gain extraordinary wine experiences. This was not only due to the end of the coronavirus restrictions.…
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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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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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Today, it is rare to meet a representative of the founding family of a Champagne house. At ProWein, one could make this…
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It is not easy for Vintage Champagnes in Germany. In terms of volume, they accounted for only 0.8 per cent of Champagne…
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