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A round-up of interesting articles on champagnes and sparkling wines
Champagne sales more balanced than ever before
Sales of Champagne worldwide are “more balanced” than ever before with 30 markets now consuming over 0.5m bottles annually.
Read the article 'Champagne sales more balanced than ever before' published by thedrinksbusiness.com on
Monday 9th April 2018
'Taste RD as an RD' Pleads Bollinger Cellar Master
Drink Bollinger RD within one year of disgorgement, pleaded the Champagne brand’s cellar master, Gilles Descôtes, at the launch of its 2004 expression in London yesterday morning.
Read the article ''Taste RD as an RD' Pleads Bollinger Cellar Master' published by thedrinksbusiness.com on
Thursday 22nd March 2018
Japan on track to become bigger Champagne market than UK
Japan is set to overtake the UK as second biggest export market for Champagne by value as official shipment figures show a contrasting picture of global consumption.
Read the article 'Japan on track to become bigger Champagne market than UK' published by thedrinksbusiness.com on
Wednesday 21st March 2018
Champagne shipments boosted by demand beyond EU – figures
Champagne shipments have remained steady in 2017, with higher demand beyond the EU making up for fewer bottles being drunk domestically, show new figures.
Read the article 'Champagne shipments boosted by demand beyond EU - figures' published on
Wednesday 21st February 2018
Champagne releases official shipment figures for 2017
The final figures for Champagne shipments for 2017 were released on Friday showing total sales of 307.3 million bottles, slightly lower than estimates reported last month by db.
Read the article 'Champagne releases official shipment figures for 2017' published by thedrinksbusiness.com on
Saturday 17th February 2018
Pol Roger launches 2009 vintage
Pol Roger has launched its 2009 this week, it’s sixth and final vintage release for the last decade.
Read the article 'Pol Roger launches 2009 vintage' published by thedrinksbusiness.com on
Friday 9th February 2018
Pol Roger unearths Champagne from 1890s
Pol Roger has unearthed bottles of Champagne from the nineteenth century which have been buried beneath its facilities in Epernay for the past 118 years.
Read the article 'Pol Roger unearths Champagne from 1890s' published by thedrinksbusiness.com on
Tuesday 6th February 2018
Krug includes rosé in edition
Champagne house Krug has extended its Édition concept for its Grande Cuvée range to include rosé for the first time, with the Krug Rosé ’21ème Édition’ the latest release.
Read the article 'Krug includes rosé in edition' published by thedrinksbusiness.com on
Friday 26th February 2018
Champagne ships an estimated 307.6m bottles in 2017
Champagne has revised its estimates for 2017’s global shipments downwards, releasing provisional figures to show that the region has dispatched fewer than 308m bottles in the past 12 months.
Read the article 'Champagne ships an estimated 307.6m bottles in 2017' published by thedrinksbusiness on
Friday 26th January 2018
'2017 was a very strong year' says Moët Director
Champagne icons Moët and Dom Pérignon enjoyed a “very strong year” in 2017, with growth in all regions, including Europe, the drinks business can exclusively report.
Read the article '2017 was a very strong year' says Moët Director' published by thedrinksbusiness.com on
Tuesday 30th January 2018
Champagne sells 4m fewer bottles in the UK in 2017
Sales of Champagne in UK retailers fell by 20% in 2017, and the total British market for the fizz has shrunk by around four million bottles in the past 12 months.
Read the article 'Champagne sells 4m fewer bottles in the UK in 2017' published by thedrinksbusiness.com on
Monday 29th January 2018
UK to be overtaken by the US as the world’s bigger importer of sparkling
The UK’s status as the biggest importer of sparkling wines will be challenged over the next three years, with the US due to take the top spot by 2021.
Read the article 'UK to be overtaken by the US as the world’s bigger importer of sparkling' published by harpers.co.uk on
Friday 19th January 2018
Chamapgne Charles Heidsieck Blanc des Millenaires 2004
The presentation was led by Stephen Leroux and included a taste through the house’s most well known labels to include the Rosé Réserve NV, Brut Réserve NV, Brut Millésime 2006 and Rosé Millésime 2006.
Read the article 'Chamapgne Charles Heidsieck Blanc des Millenaires 2004' published by glassofbubbly.com on
Wednesday 17th January 2018
Champagne gives thanks for a vintage crop
Growers and winemakers gather to celebrate another great vintage and to look to a greener future.
Read the article 'Champagne gives thanks for a vintage crop' published by thedrinksbusiness.com on
Tuesday 16th January 2018
Cristal launches Vinothéque
Champagne Louis Roederer has released the first of its extremely limited edition, extra-aged Cristal, known as ‘Vinothèque'
Read the article 'Cristal launches Vinothéque' published by thedrinksbusiness.com on
Friday 3rd November 2017
2009 as great as 2002, says Moët cellar master
“I am convinced that 2009 is of the same pedigree as 2002,” said Moët & Chandon cellar master Benoît Gouez, when launching a Champagne from the former vintage in London last week.
Read the article '2009 as great as 2002, says Moët cellar master' published by thedrinksbusiness.com on
Monday 30th October 2017
Viticulture, not climate, is changing Champagne
It is changes to viticulture, and not global warming, that is bringing riper flavours to Champagne, according to Gosset cellar master, Odilon de Varine.
Read the article 'Viticulture, not climate, is changing Champagne' published by thedrinksbusiness.com on
Monday 16th October 2017
'Pesticide free' Champagne cuvée launched
Champagne Henri Giraud has said it will be adding a new ‘pesticide free’ cuvée next year in response to growing health concerns and consumer demand for “simple pleasures”.
Read the article ''Pesticide free' Champagne cuvée launched' published by thedrinksbusiness.com on
10th October 2017
Gosset unveils blanc de blancs in clear bottle
Champagne Gosset has relaunched its blanc de blancs in a clear glass bottle – a homage to Suzanne Gosset who “pioneered” their use in the region – and introduced a new blanc de noirs cuvée
Read the article 'Gosset unveils blanc de blancs in clear bottle' published by thedrinksbusiness.com on
10th October 2017
Moët launches champagne from 'exceptional year'
Moët & Chandon has launched its Grand Vintage Blanc and Rosé from the 2009 harvest, which chef de cave Benoît Gouez describes as “an exceptional year” in Champagne.
Read the article 'Moët launches champagne from 'exceptional year' published by thedrinksbusiness.com on
Wednesday 27th September 2017
Champagne 2017: did harvesting start too late?
Despite being one of the earliest start-dates on record, growers in Champagne may have begun harvesting too late, according to Olivier Krug.
Read the article 'Champagne 2017: did harvesting start too late?' published by thedrinksbusiness.com on
Tuesday 26th September 2017
Shake-up for champagne
‘Labels have a wealth of information, practically citing the colour of the maker’s socks’
Read the article 'Shake-up for champagne' published by ft.com for Jancis Robinson on
Friday 15th September 2017
Winners revealed at Louis Roederer International Wine Writers’ Awards 2017
See this year's winners of the annual Roederer Awards, announced at the Royal Academy of Arts in London last night (12 September), including another accolade for Andrew Jefford.
Read the article 'Winners revealed at Louis Roederer International Wine Writers’ Awards 2017' published by decanter.com on
Wednesday 13th September 2017
Krug CEO: Drinking champagne with a flute is like going to a concert with ear-plugs
If you are drinking Champagne out of a flute, then you are doing it all wrong, according to Maggie Henriquez, CEO and president of Krug, who compares it to “going to a concert with ear plugs”.
Read the article 'Krug CEO: Drinking champagne with a flute is like going to a concert with ear-plugs" published by thedrinksbusiness.com on
Friday 8th September 2017
Vintage Champagne: a dying breed?
As Champagne houses concentrate on prestige cuvées, what is the future for the vintage stuff?
Read the article 'Vintage Champagne: a dying breed?' published by wine-searcher.com on
Monday 4th September 2017
Champagne yields set same for 2017 while sales rise
The Comité Champagne has set the marketable yields for this year at the same level as 2016, although it records increasing Champagne shipments worldwide.
Read the article 'Champagne yields set same for 2017 while sales rise' published by thedrinksbusiness.com on
10th August 2017
The world's most expensive Champagnes
The usual suspects are all on the list, but the top wine isn't what you think.
Read the article 'https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2017/08/the-world-s-most-expensive-champagnes' published by wine-searcher.com on
Saturday 5th August 2017
Frost costs French winemakers dear
April's cold snap in Europe has brought more woes for France's prestigious wine industry.
Read the article 'Frost costs French winemakers dear' published by wine-searcher.com on
Monday 24th July 2017
White gold: Chardonnay in Champagne
While the grape is a relative latecomer to the area, Champagnes made entirely from Chardonnay are becoming increasingly popular. Lucy Shaw discovers why, and whether a possible shortage will hinder the growth of the expressions.
Read the article 'White gold: Chardonnay in Champagne' published by thedrinksbusiness.com on
Thursday 20th July 2017
Regular Champagne released could lead to Bordeaux pricing
The growing number of Champagne houses releasing vintages almost every year could lead to fluctuating prices depending on the quality of the vintage according to Hubert de Billy of Pol Roger.
Read the article 'Regular Champagne released could lead to Bordeaux pricing' published by thedrinksbusiness.com on
Tuesday 18th July 2017
de Billy: NV Champagne should be aged for longer
Non-vintage Champagne should be aged for longer before it reaches the market in order to ensure quality, according to Hubert de Billy of Pol Roger.
Read the article 'de Billy: NV Champagne should be aged for longer' published by thedrinksbusiness.com on
Tuesday 18th July 2017
2008 'the most investible Churchill we've ever made'
The 2008 vintage of Champagne house Pol Roger’s prestige cuvée, Sir Winston Churchill, is “the most investible Churchill we’ve ever made”, according to the house.
Read the article '2008 'the most investible Churchill we've ever made' published by thedrinksbusiness.com on
Tuesday 18th July 2017
UK Ambassadors should 'serve British' says Foreign Chief Officer
UK embassies around the world should be serving English and Welsh wines, as well as other British food and drink, a senior Foreign Official has said at the annual gathering of the ambassadors and senior diplomats.
Read the article 'UK Ambassadors should 'serve British' says Foreign Chief Officer' published by decanter.com on
Tuesday 18th July 2017
Salon 2006 marks the Champagne House's 40th vintage
Michael Edwards tasted Salon's latest release in London recently, praising it for its early charm...
Read the article 'Salon 2006 marks the Champagne House's 40th vintage' published by decanter.com on
Tuesday 18th July 2017
Piper to launch 'Essentiel' in UK
Champagne Piper-Heidsieck is to launch its ‘Essentiel’ cuvée in the UK this year, offering it exclusively to the on- and “high-end” off-trade.
Read the article 'Piper to launch 'Essentiel' in UK' published by thedrinksbusiness.com on
Wednesday 12th July 2017
English winery revenues are rising fast, shows new data
Fresh analysis suggests many English wineries are seeing record turnover from increased consumer demand, as the industry tries to get a better picture of its finances.
Read the article 'English winery revenues are rising fast, shows new data' published by decanter.com on
Tuesday 11th July 2017
UK's Champagne Love Affair Cooling?
Are British drinkers doing the unthinkable, and turning their backs on Champagne?
Read the article 'UK's Champagne Love Affair Cooling?' published by wine-searcher.com on
Monday 10th July 2017
Philipponnat Champagne: For those in-the-know
Read about the history of the Philipponnat Champagne house, including its coveted Clos des Goisses vineyard.
Read the article "Philipponnat Champagne: For those in-the-know" published by decanter.com on
Wednesday 21st June 2017
DP launches 2009 vintage
Dom Pérignon has announced the launch of its 2009 vintage, ahead of the 2008 due to the warmth and richness of the year. The first time it has broken the order of its releases.
Read the article 'DP launches 2009 vintage' published by thedrinksbusiness.com on
Friday 26th May 2017
A solution for Champagne's Chardonnay shortage?
As the demand for high-quality Chardonnay in Champagne begins to outstrip demand, one producer sees a solution for new sources in the south east of the appellation.
Read the article 'A solution for Champagne's Chardonnay shortage?' published on
Friday 19th May 2017
Bollinger to invest €45m in new vineyards
Champagne Bollinger has earmarked €45 million to buy new vineyards over the next 10 years to guarantee its supply and ensure that more than 60% of its production remains sourced from its own grapes.
Read the article 'Bollinger to invest €45m in new vineyards' published by thedrinksbusiness.com on
Thursday 11th May 2017
French champagne Taittinger plants first vines in English soil
Prestigious producer begins operations at vineyard in Kent aimed at producing sparkling wine by 2023.
Read the article 'French champagne Taittinger plants first vines in English soil' published by theguardian on
Sunday 7th May 2017
Taittinger begins planting at English site
Taittinger has become the first Champagne house to plant vines in England at its Kentish estate, Domaine Evremond.
Read the article 'Taittinger begins planting at English site' published by thedrinksbusiness.com on
Wednesday 3rd May 2017
Chapel Down launches the country's most expensive sparkling wine
England’s most expensive bottle of wine has just been released in honour of St George’s Day. Leading British winemaker Chapel Down has recently launched a Coeur de Cuvée English sparkling wine at a price of £99.99.
Read the article 'Chapel Down launches the country's most expensive sparkling wine' published by telegraph.co.uk on
Tuesday 25th April 2017
A touch of frost bites in to Champagne
The Champagne region has once again suffered with a late frost which has caused losses throughout the region.
Read the article 'A touch of frost bites in to Champagne' published by glassofbubbly.com on
Tuesday 25th April 2017
'Fatal' frost hits Champagne vineyards
Champagne makers fear that they have again lost a significant amount of their 2017 grapes after plunging temperatures caused severe frosts.
Read the article '''Fatal' frosts hits Champagne vineyards' published by decanter.com on
Friday 21st April 2017
Severe frosts wreak havoc in Champagne
Temperatures plunged to -6 degrees in Champagne this week where severe spring frosts have wiped out entire crops of young buds in some parts of the region.
Read the article 'Severe frosts wreak havoc in Champagne' published by thedrinksbusiness.com on
Friday 21st April 2017
Veuve Clicquot launches Extra Brut Extra Old
In contrast to Veuve Clicquot’s recent launches of sweeter Champagnes under the Rich label, the famous house has introduced its first ever ‘official’ low-dosage cuvée.
Read the article 'Veuve Clicquot launches Extra Brut Extra Old' published by thedrinksbusiness.com on
Tuesday 11th April 2017
Champagne Krug rolls out numbered cuvées
Krug is rolling out its numbered bottles of Krug Grand Cuvée starting with the 163rd Edition, marking the 163rd release of the multi-vintage expression since the foundation of Maison Krug in 1843.
Read the article 'Champagne Krug rolls out numbered cuvées' published by thedrinksbusiness.com on
Monday 10th April 2017
Dom Pérignon launches P2 from 2000 vintage
Dom Pérignon launched its first vintage of 2017 in London today with the unveiling of P2 2000 – the ‘second plénitude’ of the brand’s Champagne from the first harvest of the new millennium.
Read the article 'Dom Pérignon launches P2 from 2000 vintage' published by thedrinksbusiness.com on
Thursday 6th April 2017
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