Nestled in the premier cru village of Aÿ, in the historic Champagne region of northeastern France, Maison Deutz occupies a place in the pantheon of classic Champagne houses that feels both rooted and unexpectedly electric. Founded in 1838 by William Deutz and Pierre-Hubert Geldermann, this house emerged from the great era of négociant ambition, carving […]
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Among the many Champagne houses that balance intellectual rigour with pure pleasure, Laurent-Perrier stands confidently at the top of the pyramid. For the holiday season, two cuvées in particular capture my attention, both for celebratory exuberance and contemplative depth: Grand Siècle No. 26 and Laurent-Perrier Cuvée Rosé. Each expresses a different philosophy of luxury –
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Here are some more photos of my visit to Moulin de Verzenay and the surrounding views. Mumms 2021 Harvest – Part l – Moulin de Verzenay article can be found www.Liz-Palmer.com #france #champagne #mumm #mummchampagne #moulin #vineyard #architecture #winery #verzenay #routeduchampagne #history #harvest #wineharvest #moulindeverzenay #montagnedereims #mumm #cordonrouge #maisonmumm #ghmumm #pinotnoir #vineyards #grandcru #pinotmeunier #chardonnay
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Attracting tourists post-Covid is undoubtedly a challenge. The Greater Reims Council has launched a new initiative called “Champagne, to make your summer awesome!” Visitors to the city will be treated to a bottle of grower Champagne. The greeting has an undeniably elegant touch, though there are some strings attached. A total of 3,000 bottles,
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“Follow the road of the golden bubbles” MAITRE DE MAISON – NICOLAS BÉLIARD – Champagne’s first contemporary luxury hotel, The Royal Champagne Hotel & Spa officially opened this week. Embracing the lush bounty of the champagne houses and the surrounding UNESCO World Heritage sites, guests will have exclusive access to private Champagne houses, harvesting sessions
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Liz Palmer AuthorOver the last few months I’ve mentioned various awards that my first book “The Ultimate Guide To Champagne” has been up for. Here is some more news I want to share with you! My book has won the National Award for the best French Wine Book at the Gourmand World Awards 2017. The
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The UNESCO World Heritage Committee has decided to include the Champagne slopes, houses and cellars on its World Heritage List. The 21 representatives of the state parties to the UNESCO World Heritage Convention unanimously voted in favor of including the Champagne slopes, houses and cellars on the World Heritage List in the Living Cultural Landscapes
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