Master sommelier and restaurateur Xavier Rousset is preparing to host a guided tour of Champagne that will include tastings, blending sessions and access to the region’s most prestigious producers.
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The Champagne Bureau UK has partnered with the London Wine Fair (LWF) to bring the world of Champagne to the capital.
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A war over planting rights is being waged in France, where Champagne growers want to severely limit new plantings of vines by rival growers in areas surrounding Champagne’s production zone.
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Champagne Armand de Brignac has appointed New Generation McKinley (NGM) as its new exclusive UK importer for the brand, commencing 1 January 2018.
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ProWein is stepping up its presence in Japan by partnering with Foodex – the country’s biggest food and beverage trade fair.
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The Great British love affair with Champagne has been waning – except at the premium end. James Lawrence reports
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The love of sparkling has led to a spike in production in the Crémant de Bordeaux AOC and others around France. Jo Gilbert reports
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Lombardy sparkler Franciacorta is embarking on a major push into the UK market following its 50th anniversary. Jo Gilbert reports
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Hallgarten has signed a deal as the exclusive UK distributor of Champagne Collet and certified organic producer, Champagne Lelarge-Pugeot, to the on-trade and independents.
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Matthew Clark has bolstered its menu with an additional 83 wines, taking it to a total of more than 1,400, as part of its autumn wine release.
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Berry Bros & Rudd has appointed Italian wine specialist Davy Zyw as buyer for the category.
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Champagne Lanson has appointed Christopher Connell as a national account executive in its prestige retail division.
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Moët & Chandon has appointed Michelin star chef and restaurateur Jason Atherton as its UK brand ambassador for the next two years.
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Champagne has followed the European trend of an earlier harvest this year with yields potentially affected by fluctuating weather conditions.
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Wine Source UK has added Champagne Gosset to its portfolio.
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Fuller’s has replaced its Champagne house pour with English sparkling wine throughout its own pubs following a ‘highly successful’ trial.
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Four wine buyers descended on Champagne last month and with their expertise ranging from a Michelin-starred restaurant to independent merchants to drinks distributors, the insight and expectations of Champagne were unique to each buyer. Starting with a trip to Épernay via Montagne de Reims and then south to the Aube, the visits were just as varied as the buyers. Jane Parkinson reports
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Champagne Warehouse has launched a dedicated arm to push the on-trade, wholesales and indies side of the business.
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Popping on a pair of virtual reality eye-goggles isn’t what I’m used to doing before a vertical tasting.
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