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Perrier-Jouët unveils “Belle Epoque Florale Edition by Makoto Azuma, the first designed Limited Edition of Belle Epoque since Emile Gallé in 1902

How does one pay homage to the heritage and craftsmanship of one of the world’s most refined luxury champagne brands, referencing the past, but also challenging aesthetic boundaries and generating enough visual impact to create something that is genuinely new and exciting? That was the formidable challenge facing floral artist extraordinaire Makoto Azuma, owner of […]

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Laurent-Perrier launches limited release prestige cuvée in London

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Laurent-Perrier launched a limited release prestige cuvée in London last night to celebrate their bicentenary. A magnum of Grand Siècle Reserve was poured at Claridge’s during the Champagne launch. The Grand Siècle Les Reserves, multi-vintage blend has been bottled in only magnums and jeroboams and incorporates wines from the 1990, 1993 and 1995 harvests. Poured

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Raffles Hotel celebrates 125 years with Champagne Sling

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In celebration of its 125th year, the iconic Long Bar at Raffles Hotel, Singapore has created a new Champagne Sling called the ‘1887’. Not your standard tipple, the 1887 is a subtle twist on the traditional sling with a base of Billecart-Salmon Brut Réserve Champagne. The recipe for this high precision cocktail is a closely

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TNS Report predicts glittering future for Champagne and sparkling wines

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It may seem surprising that in these times of economic doom and gloom consumers should be increasing the amount of sparkling wines and Champagne they drink but according to new research by TNS that’s exactly what’s happening. Based on an independent global survey of over 39,000 people in 17 markets – the Commitment Economy –

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Henri Giraud launches UK Champagne Bar

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Champagne Henri Giraud has launched “Giraud Champagne Bar”, its first Champagne bar in the UK . The Aÿ-based house has set up the in the courtyard of Amuse Bouche in Parsons Green, West London. With seating for 30, the the new champagne bar offers four different Champagnes from the Henri Girard range, by both the

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Charles Heidsieck is set to release revamped expressions of Brut Reserve & Rosé Reserve

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Champagne Charles Heidsieck is set to release revamped expressions of its Brut Reserve and Rosé Reserve variants in the U.S. next month. The “newly refined” Charles Heidsieck Brut ($65) and Rosé ($80) are made from equal proportions Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier. Both are aged for more than three years and are packaged in

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Fizz sector set for sparkling growth

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TNS Global has recently announced that Champagne and sparkling wine could double their market share in the UK and the US, and quadruple growth in India and China within the next few years. Having surveyed 39,000 people in 17 markets, TNS shows India and China as having the strongest growth. The report showed that the

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Searcys Champagne Bar goes mobile

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Searcys has taken its Champagne bar concept to the streets in London with the launch of a vintage style Champagne van. The mobile Searcys Champagne Bar has popped up in front of 30 St Mary Axe (also known as the Gherkin) in a bid to capitalize on the Olympic crowds. Searcys has been

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2000 Dom Pérignon Rosé has been moved to a near-perfect 98 points

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It’s always a big moment when a wine score is upgraded. Originally rated by Antonio Galloni at a highly respectable 96 points, the 2000 Dom Pérignon Rosé has been moved to a near-perfect 98 points in a recent publication of the ‘Hedonist’s Gazette’ by Parker himself. Richard Geoffroy, Chef de Cave of Dom Pérignon says:

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This Weekend: Open cellars in France’s Champagne Region

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La Route du Champagne en Fête takes place this Saturday and Sunday in France’s Champagne region. The villages of Côte des Bar will offer special performances, exhibitions, dining and a chance to sample some exceptional bubbly! You can expect the festivities to have a true local flavor and you have a chance to tour Champagne

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Perrier-Jouët unveils “Belle Epoque Florale Edition by Makoto Azuma, the first designed Limited Edition of Belle Epoque since Emile Gallé in 1902

Laurent-Perrier launches limited release prestige cuvée in London

Raffles Hotel celebrates 125 years with Champagne Sling

TNS Report predicts glittering future for Champagne and sparkling wines

Henri Giraud launches UK Champagne Bar

Charles Heidsieck is set to release revamped expressions of Brut Reserve & Rosé Reserve

Fizz sector set for sparkling growth

Searcys Champagne Bar goes mobile

2000 Dom Pérignon Rosé has been moved to a near-perfect 98 points

This Weekend: Open cellars in France’s Champagne Region

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