By Ed H-B on 10/04/2014
A wonderful way to start the week Recently Moet Hennessy arranged a seamlessly well organised and enjoyable trip to Reims (North East of Paris) to visit two of the large Champagne Houses – of which I will be concentrating on the second – Dom Ruinart.
By Ed H-B on 18/03/2014
Rose Murray-Brown of the Scotsman puts the straight chardonnay Legras Blanc de Blancs NV Champagne in the top spot on a recent park bench tasting in Champagne with Christophe Constant of JL Vergnon:
By Ed H-B on 24/10/2013
To celebrate ‘International Champagne Day’ which (apparently) falls tomorrow Friday 25th October, we have put together a ‘this weekend only’ offer on a 6 bottle case of our delicious grower champagnes.
By Ed H-B on 19/07/2013
In anticipation of the Royal birth we have dropped our price on our Royal warranted champagnes: Pol Roger White Foil Brut, Bollinger Special Cuvée Brut and Louis Roederer Brut Premier, all just £30 a bottle. For ideas on how to top up for the hot weekend, browse our recommendations throughout our blog.
By Ed H-B on 15/07/2013
Louis Roederer is one of the largest remaining independent Champagne Houses, owned by the same family since it was founded in 1776, the same year that the USA was officially founded. The house is famous for making 'Cristal' - the highly demanded Super Cuvée - but the Brut Premier is their classic, non vintage blend and represents excellent quality in the slightly fuller, creamier style.
By Patrick Sandeman on 12/05/2011
Following the worldwide coverage of the recent Royal Wedding, Champagne Pol Roger has enjoyed a great deal of exposure as the 'official' wedding champagne, and we are delighted to offer both the Non Vintage White Foil and the fabulous 2000 vintage at truly exceptional prices (in both bottles and magnums).
By Charles Lea on 05/05/2011
Pierre and Sophie Larmandier of Champagne Larmandier-Bernier have sent us this photograph of frost damage to some of their vines in Vertus.
By Charles Lea on 01/04/2011
Les Comprimé de Gaz Champenois
By Charles Lea on 07/02/2011
Two great wines for the cellar from a great champagne vintage
By Patrick Sandeman on 03/12/2010
Jancis Robinson celebrated the tenth anniversary of her website by organising a celebration of fizz for her Purple Pages subscribers.
By Charles Lea on 29/09/2010
A vintage characterised by rain and rot – hard work!
By Charles Lea on 26/03/2010
Benedick Rosé under £20, & Pol Roger at per dozen price £26.95 per bottle.