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The Widows of Champagne
‘The Widows of Champagne‘ refers to pioneering women in France’s Champagne region, like Veuve Clicquot and Lily Bollinger, who, under the Napoleonic Code, gained legal rights to run family wine businesses after their husbands died, transforming the industry through innovation, business acumen, and resilience during wars and societal challenges. Real-life Champagne Widows French law under…
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Why Champagne Belongs on the Afternoon Tea Table
With Afternoon Tea Week (August 10-16) approaching, the Champagne Bureau UK has curated a guide to Champagne and afternoon tea pairings designed to elevate this quintessentially British ritual at home. From light, savoury finger sandwiches to freshly baked scones and indulgent sweet treats, Champagne’s range of styles offers a refined way to balance flavours, refresh…
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Champagne Henriot
Champagne Henriot is a historic, family-founded Champagne house in Reims, France, renowned for its Chardonnay-focused blends, remarkable finesse, and elegance. Founded in 1808 by Apolline Henriot, the house remained independently family-owned for over two centuries. In late 2023, the estate was acquired by Terroirs et Vignerons de Champagne (TEVC), joining a larger cooperative but maintaining…
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Champagne Sets 2026 Harvest Yield
The winegrowers and houses of Champagne have announced their agreement to set the marketable yield for the 2026 harvest at 8,800 kg per hectare. The official start of the harvest is scheduled for August 15, with most of the region expected to begin harvesting between August 20 and August 25. This timing is 10 to…
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Champagne Telmont Unveils Limited-Edition Bottle for Emirates GBR SailGP Team
Maison Telmont has partnered with the Emirates GBR SailGP Team to unveil a limited-edition bottle of its iconic Réserve Brut cuvée Inspired by the team’s striking F50 race boat, the limited-edition bottle launches exclusively in 100 Waitrose stores across the UK from July 2026, timed to coincide with the Emirates Great Britain Sail Grand Prix…
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Champagne Chanoine Frères Réserve Privée Vintage 2014
Chanoine Frères, established in 1730, holds the honour of being the second-oldest Champagne house, with an illustrious history that spans nearly three centuries. This esteemed establishment has accumulated a wealth of expertise in crafting exceptional Champagne that reflects both tradition and innovation. In the last twenty years, Chanoine Frères has taken significant strides to promote…
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Champagne Canard-Duchêne
At Canard-Duchêne, they have been cultivating the everlasting bond with nature and community since 1868, crafting Champagne that’s worthy of every moment. Sourced from the esteemed Pinot Noir grapes of Montagne de Reims in the heart of Ludes, each bottle is a tribute to their rich heritage and the generations of relationships that have shaped…
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Champagne vs Crémant: What Is the Difference?
Champagne and Crémant are traditional-method sparkling wines, but Champagne must come from the protected Champagne region, while Crémant comes from other designated European appellations and uses the grapes, climate, and winemaking traditions of those regions. Both wines create their bubbles through a second fermentation inside the bottle. That shared process gives Champagne and Crémant their…
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Elevate al fresco moments this summer with Champagne
From luxury camping escapes and beachside lunches to vibrant outdoor celebrations, summer is all about making the most of time spent outdoors. To help elevate these occasions, the Champagne Bureau UK has shared expert guidance on matching different Champagne styles to some of the season’s most popular al fresco experiences. Most people only think of…
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