The first annual La Champenoise (the Celebration of Champagne) takes place this weekend, June 25 and 26 in beautiful, historical Reims, France. There will be over 70 champagne houses and growers, along with 10 local gastronomy providers, who will be introducing their wines and products to locals, tourists, and wine professionals. La Champenoise takes place […]
Gérard Liger-Belair a physics professor at the University of Reims and expert in effervescence and oenology released his latest report entitled: “Unveiling self-organized two-dimensional (2D) convective cells in champagne glasses” Fabien Beaumont, Gérard Liger-Belair , Guillaume Polidori – Laboratoire de Thermomécanique (GRESPI), UFR Sciences Exactes et Naturelles, Université de Reims Champagne-Ardenne, BP 1039, 51687, Reims
Champagne Bruno Paillard, a Family owned and operated champagne house was founded in 198l. From its inception demonstrated what champagne has best to offer; creating a secret assemblage of diverse crus, grape varieties, and a variety of vintages. Since 1983, Bruno Paillard was the first Champagne producer to inform the wine consumer of disgorgement dates
Champagne Bruno Paillard to showcase its Multi Vintage Première Cuvée Rosé at LIWF Read More »
The Champagne region’s annual official tasting in the United States was held at the The Ivy Room, Chicago on February 29, 2016. US Trade and media attendees had the opportunity to taste more than 100 champagnes from 35 growers and houses. The event celebrates Champagne: the sparkling wine produced in the French region of the same name.
The Official Champagne Grand Tasting Returns to Chicago Read More »
As I mentioned in Part l, I attended one of those lunches that rarely come around — not only was the food and Champagne selection extraordinary, in attendance was Thibaut Le Mailloux, Communications Director for Comité Champagne (the trade association that represents all the grape growers and houses of Champagne, France) and Sam Heitner, the
Champagne Bureau USA Lunch and Update – NoMI Kitchen, Chicago [Part 2 Media Lunch] Read More »
On February 29th, 2016 I attended one of those lunches that rarely come around — not only was the food and Champagne selection extraordinary, in attendance was Thibaut Le Mailloux, Communications Director for Comité Champagne (the trade association that represents all the grape growers and houses of Champagne, France) and Sam Heitner, the Director of
Champagne Bureau USA Lunch and Update – NoMI Kitchen, Chicago Part 1 [The Update] Read More »
Liz Palmer, and Delphine Veissiere PhD The Champagne region, which is an AOC (Appellation d’Origine Controlée) is based on two key characteristics: assuring place of origin of each product and its method of production. It’s not the largest wine-growing region, but it is the most famous. The region is divided into four main growing areas;
WHAT MAKES VINTAGE CHAMPAGNE SO SPECIAL? Read More »
Champagne sales are set for a record year, driven by solid demand from export markets, favorable currencies and stabilizing sales in France, the fizzy drink’s home market. Industry estimates gathered by Reuters showed that about 312 million bottles of the prestige sparkling wine will have been dispatched in 2015, a rise of between 2 and
Champagne Sales Set for Record Year Read More »
Champagne house Krug launched its 2002 vintage in London, UK this week, with cellar master Eric Lebel dubbing it “a purebred stallion” that needed to be reined in due to its “assertive” and “muscular” nature. Lebel revealed that the wines produced in 2002 had a clear identity from the outset. “From the very first tastings,
KRUG RELEASES 2002 VINTAGE IN LONDON, UK Read More »
Champagne sales reached a record high in 2015. Sales were driven by a strong demand from export markets, favorable exchange rates and sales in France. According to estimates from news service Reuters, 312 million bottles were sold last year, up 2-3% on 2014, while value sales were up 4.4% to €4.7 billion. A flurry of
CHAMPAGNE SALES SET FOR RECORD YEAR Read More »
Top 20 Global
Wine & Spirit Influencer
Copyright © 2026 Liz Palmer. All Rights Reserved
