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New In Champagne : Veuve Clicquot Fridge
Posted in: Champagne, Champagne producers, Food and champagne pairings, Tips and Tricks about Champagne, News about Champagne, New product launches
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The latest innovation from Veuve Clicquot is a mustard yellow, petite fridge, ideal for transporting even the most delicate champagne bottles with ease and elegance. Despite its small size, this fridge, complete with a handle, dazzles with its extraordinary style, making it a perfect Christmas gift for champagne enthusiasts. Its design not only ensures safe and stylish transport but also promises to be a conversation starter at holiday gatherings, merging practicality with the luxury expected...
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Champagne, Practicality Meets Elegance
Posted in: Champagne, Champagne producers, Tips and Tricks about Champagne, Champagne making, Types of Champagne, Famous champagne houses
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Champagne, a symbol of elegance and refined taste, has inspired craftsman Isaac Reina to create an accessory that matches its prestige. Reina, a noted Parisian designer with roots in Spain and collaborations with Perrier-Jouët, has designed a bespoke travel bag exclusively for the Belle Epoque champagne bottle. This limited edition bag, one of just 40 pieces, combines durability with luxury, featuring a pea-green interior, space for two glasses, and a champagne notebook, making it an...
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Subtlety in perfection : The Ethos Of Champagne Salon
Posted in: Champagne, Champagne producers, Food and champagne pairings, Tips and Tricks about Champagne, Champagne making, Types of Champagne, Famous champagne houses
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Champagne Salon epitomizes the elegance and fervor of the 1920s, offering a luxurious drinking experience. This unique champagne boasts a fine, persistent mousse and a creamy, long finish that delights the palate with a symphony of saline and bergamot flavors, followed by notes of vanilla, dried fruits, and butter, all culminating in a refreshing burst of grapefruit and fig. The champagne's exceptional quality and character are credited to the singular vision of Aimé Salon and the distinctive...
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It's Champagne Cocktail Time!
Posted in: Champagne, Food and champagne pairings, Tips and Tricks about Champagne, Types of Champagne, How to choose the right champagne
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Champagne is not only for toasts but also serves as an excellent base for a variety of delightful cocktails. The Champagne Charlie cocktail, with roots dating back to 1851, is a testament to Charles-Camille Heidsieck's efforts in popularizing champagne. It combines the bubbly with De Kuyper Apricot Brandy for a classic fruity taste. Another famous concoction is the Kir Royale, a beloved pink cocktail that mixes champagne with De Kuyper Crème de Cassis. Typically served in a flute glass, the...
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Champagne Review: Blanc de Blancs
Posted in: Champagne, Champagne producers, Food and champagne pairings, Tips and Tricks about Champagne, Types of Champagne
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The 2002 harvest was particularly favorable, marked by warm days and cool nights, yielding Chardonnay grapes from Premier and Grand Cru vineyards that had high sugar content and an alcohol potential of around 10.5%. This excellent starting material promised the development of a supple champagne, characterized by long aromatic notes from the Chardonnay and rich fruit flavors from the esteemed Pinot Noir. The combination of these qualities ensured that the champagne developed a distinct...
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Essential Reading in Champagne
Posted in: Champagne, Food and champagne pairings, News about Champagne, Events to come
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FINE Champagne Magazine, established in 2008, serves as a beacon for champagne enthusiasts seeking the latest updates in the champagne industry. Available for a digital subscription at £60.00, the magazine offers comprehensive coverage on all things champagne-related. Readers interested in both digital and paper subscriptions can find more information and sign up through their official website. Beyond its role as a magazine publisher, FINE also provides a wealth of resources through its...
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When Choosing Puddings with Champagne
Posted in: Champagne, Champagne producers, Food and champagne pairings, Tips and Tricks about Champagne, Dessert and champagne pairings
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Champagne enthusiasts understand the importance of selecting the right dessert to complement the unique characteristics of their favorite drink and maintain the ambiance of the event. Fruit puddings, such as rice or plum pudding, are classics that pair well with champagne, following a simple rule: the sweeter the dessert, the sweeter the champagne should be. For romantic occasions, strawberries are perfect, especially with very sweet champagnes like the Italian Asti Spumanti. For family...
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The different grape varieties of Champagne: complete guide
Posted in: Champagne, Champagne producers, Food and champagne pairings, Tips and Tricks about Champagne, Champagne making, Types of Champagne, Champagne winemakers, How to choose the right champagne
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Immersing yourself in the world of Champagne grape varieties is a captivating sensory journey, where each variety - Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier - reveals its unique characteristics and contributes to the richness of the blends.The gentle hills of the Champagne region harbor the secrets of this art of blending, where vines stretch as far as the eye can see and each grape variety, with its distinct nuances, plays a crucial role in the creation of this sparkling wine. From the...
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Champagne, a legendary wine: complete guide
Posted in: Champagne, Champagne producers, Food and champagne pairings, Tips and Tricks about Champagne, Types of Champagne
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In this comprehensive guide dedicated to wine connoisseurs, immerse yourself in the refined world of Champagne, this sparkling treasure whose history is woven with mystery and celebration. Discover the manufacturing secrets and taste subtleties of this exceptional wine shaped by unique terroirs and meticulous production methods. From the verdant valley of Champagne to prestigious grand houses such as Moët & Chandon and Veuve Clicquot, to exquisite food and wine pairings, this article...
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The Complete Guide to Giving Champagne as a Corporate Gift
Posted in: Champagne, Champagne producers, Food and champagne pairings, Tips and Tricks about Champagne, News about Champagne, Types of Champagne, Champagne cellar visits and tastings, How to choose the right champagne
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Offering a bottle of champagne as a corporate gift embodies much more than a simple act of generosity. It is a statement of values, a testimony of appreciation and a catalyst for strong and lasting business relationships. Through its timeless elegance, champagne creates moments of conviviality and celebration that strengthen professional ties. Whether to mark a special occasion, express your gratitude or simply maintain harmonious relationships, champagne remains an authentic and prestigious...
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How to read a label on a bottle of champagne?
Posted in: Champagne, Champagne producers, Food and champagne pairings, Tips and Tricks about Champagne, How to choose the right champagne
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This article has explored in depth the art of reading a champagne label, offering a comprehensive guide to understanding every aspect of this precious document. From identifying the origin and house of champagne to the meaning of terms like "Brut" and "Millésimé", to the importance of grape varieties and classifications, we have provided the tools needed to decode the labels and choose the perfect champagne for every occasion.By understanding key information such as pressure, effervescence...
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Savoring the Effervescence of Crypto: A Complete Guide to Buying Champagne with Bitcoin and Ethereum
Posted in: Champagne, Tips and Tricks about Champagne, News about Champagne, How to choose the right champagne
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The article explores in depth the convergence between the world of luxury champagne and the emergence of cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Ethereum. We have highlighted the significant advantages of purchasing champagne with cryptocurrencies, particularly in terms of speed, anonymity and reduced transaction fees. However, we also identified challenges such as price volatility and limited availability of merchants accepting cryptocurrencies.Despite these challenges, the future looks...
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