Henri Krug, former director and chef de caves of Krug Champagne has died March 7 at the age of 75. “Henri Krug’s passing is the disappearance of one of Champagne’s great personalities,” said Daniel Lorson, former communications director of the Comité Interprofessionnel du Vin de Champagne (CIVC). “He knew how to talk about wines like […]
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Champagne exports across the globe has increased by 3.4% in value while the number of bottles exported fell by four million in 2012, according to the Comité Interprofessionnel du Vin de Champagne (CIVC). UK remains Champagne’s number one market, for the 17th year in a row. Amounting to 32.4m bottles; the UK is 6.1% down
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Moët & Chandon, Veuve Clicquot, Taittinger and other champagne houses could spearhead a move into China, in an indication of changing tastes. Robert Beynat, chief executive of Vinexpo, was speaking to the Wall Street Journal following the publication of a new study. 99.5% of wine currently consumed in still wine. “The Chinese ignore the sparkling
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Growers and brand owners have recently united to increase the quality and value of Champagne through a project dubbed 2030. Project 2030 was officially launched in December at a meeting of the Association Viticole Champenoise (AVC) to improve the long-term health of the region, both for those selling the wines, but also those working in
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Liz Palmer, Tatiana Fokina, Michelle Cartwright, & Ryan Ebner Hedonism Wines has launched – this new concept in fine wine retailing is located in Mayfair where fashion and luxury meet at 3-7 Davies St. London. CEO Tatiana Fokina gave me a personal tour of the store detailing each area, she said: “We are aiming to
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“I wish you and your loved ones a happy new year and all the best for 2013! What better way to do this than to announce the launch of the Dom Pérignon Rosé Vintage 2002? Following the strong success of the Dom Pérignon Vintage 2002, the expectations were very high for the Rosé. My feeling
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Bollinger’s Rosé has been repackaged in the new 1846-inspired bottle that was first launched last year. The label and foil have been given a different shade of pink and the box has been given a metallic sheen for “greater shelf stand-out”. A QR code has also been added on the back label that will give
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The Mistral Wine and Champagne Bar is a stunning space showcasing wines and champagnes in a modern and minimalist way. Forgoing the typical shelving units, this store displays bottles on backlit walls, making it appear as though they are floating in midair. Designed by Studio Arthur Casas and located in São Paulo, Brazil, the bar
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A traveling champagne bar, which debuted last spring on the ski slopes, provided a unique experience and caused no problems, Aspen Skiing Co. officials reported. “I’m happy to report we had no problems whatsoever,” said David Bellack, Skico senior vice president and general counsel. “It was popular with the guests. The people who visited it
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Krug has gone a few steps this December with an innovative new marketing campaign. The Champagne producer has announced the launch of the Krug Institute of Happiness, which will be running for one week during the month of December. The ‘Institute’ has found its home in a previously undiscovered London location and its guests will
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