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  Champagne, Practicality Meets Elegance

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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

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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!

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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

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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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