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Vintage 2002 Champagne : Twenty years on with Essi Avellan MW
November 15, 2023
Master of Wine Essi Avellan recently compiled her highlights of the Vintage 2002 twenty years on for Club Oenologique.
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2023 Champagne and Sparkling Wine World Champs: Medal and Trophy Winners
November 13, 2023
The world’s toughest and most prestigious sparkling wine competition, The Champagne & Sparkling Wine World Championships 2023
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The Friday Bubble – Review of Piper Heidsieck Essentiel Blanc de Noirs NV (base 2019) with Essi Avellan MW
November 3, 2023
Today on The Friday Bubble with Essi Avellan MW and Nick Baker; The First release of Piper Heidsieck Essentiel Blanc de Noirs
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All of Louis Roederer’s estates and Houses are now part of the Roederer Collection
November 2, 2023
All of Louis Roederer’s estates and Houses are now part of the Roederer Collection
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Club Oenologique – Top Rosé Champagne in 2023
October 30, 2023
Club Oenologique share the latest Rosé Champagne trends based on the releases sampled for Club Oenologique’s Champagne Report 2023 with Essi Avellan MW – and recommends standout pink sparklers from the tasting.
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The Friday Bubble – Review of Bollinger La Cote aux Enfants Champagne 2013 with Essi Avellan MW
October 27, 2023
Today on The Friday Bubble with Essi Avellan MW and Nick Baker ; Bollinger La Cote aux Enfants Champagne 2013.
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The Friday Bubble – Review of Rare 2008 in bottle vs Magnum with Essi Avellan MW
October 20, 2023
Today on The Friday Bubble with Essi Avellan MW and Nick Baker ; Rare 2008 in bottle and Magnum.
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Club Oenonlogique: The Grande Marque Champagne Report 2023
October 20, 2023
The Grande Marque Champagne Report 2023 by Essi Avellan MW for Club Oenologique
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The History of Alexandre Bonnet
October 20, 2023
The History of Alexandre Bonnet and why it has become unique in the world of winemaking and an exception in Champagne.
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The Friday Bubble – Review of Pol Roger Brut Vintage 2016 in Bottle vs Magnum
October 13, 2023
Today on The Friday Bubble with Essi Avellan MW and Nick Baker ; Pol Roger Brut Vintage 2016 in bottle and Magnum.
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The Friday Bubble – Review of Bollinger R.D. 2008 Bottle vs Magnum
October 6, 2023
Today on The Friday Bubble with Essi Avellan MW and The Finest Bubble Founder Nick Baker ; Bollinger R.D. 2008.
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The Friday Bubble – New release Laurent-Perrier Grand Siecle Iteration No 26 MV with Essi Avellan MW
September 29, 2023
Today on The Friday Bubble with Essi Avellan MW and Nick Baker ; Laurent-Perrier Grand Siecle Iteration No 26 MV.
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The Friday Bubble – Review of Vilmart & Cie Grande Reserve NV vs Grand Cellier D’Or 2018 with Essi Avellan MW
September 22, 2023
Today on The Friday Bubble with Essi Avellan MW and Nick Baker ; Vilmart & Cie Grande Reserve NV vs Grand Cellier D’Or 2018
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France offered a bottle of Champagne Salon 1948 to King Charles III, during his first official visit to France
September 21, 2023
France offered a bottle of Champagne Salon 1948 to King Charles III, during his first official visit to France
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The Friday Bubble – Tasting Les Clos Pompadour with Pommery Chef de Cave Clément Pierlot
September 15, 2023
Today on The Friday Bubble, Pommery Clos de Pompadour 2004 and its predecessor 2003 with Chef de Cave Clement Pierlot.
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The Friday Bubble – Review of Delamotte Blanc de Blancs 2014 with Essi Avellan MW
September 8, 2023
Today on The Friday Bubble with Essi Avellan MW and Nick Baker ; Delamotte Blanc de Blancs 2014
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WineGB Awards 2023
August 29, 2023
WineGB have announced the winners of the WineGB Awards 2023. Meet the Trophy winners here.
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The Friday Bubble – Review of Louis Roederer Rose 2016 alongside Rose 2012 in Magnum
August 14, 2023
Today on The Friday Bubble with Essi Avellan MW and Nick Baker, Louis Roederer’s new release Rose 2016 75cl bottle and Rose 2012 Magnum.
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Club Oenonlogique : The Grower Champagne Report 2023
August 9, 2023
Club Oenologique have released the second part of 2022 Champagne Report alongside Essi Avellan MW tasting 320 wines.
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The Friday Bubble – Review of Bollinger PN AYC 18
July 25, 2023
Today on The Friday Bubble, Nick Baker introduces Champagne Bollinger’s new release, the 4th interpretation of the PN range, AYC18.
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The Friday Bubble – Review of Krug Grande Cuvée 171st Edition
June 16, 2023
Today on The Friday Bubble with Nick Baker; Krug Grande Cuvée 171st Edition compared to its predecessor Krug Grand Cuvee 170th edition.
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The Sizes of Champagne Bottles
June 1, 2023
The Different Sizes of Champagne Bottles
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New Tasting – Experience various styles of New Releases Hosted by Nick Baker
May 9, 2023
The Finest Bubble would like to invite you to a Champagne Recent Releases tasting hosted by Nick Baker on Thursday 8th June 2023, 18:30-20:00.
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New Tasting – Experience various styles of NV Champagne Hosted by Nick Baker
May 9, 2023
The Finest Bubble would like to invite you to a Non Vintage Champagne tasting hosted by Nick Baker on Thursday 25th May 2023, 18:30-20:00.
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The House of Moët & Chandon present this special cuvée to celebrate the Coronation of His Majesty the King
April 24, 2023
The House of Moët & Chandon is proud to present this special cuvée to celebrate the Coronation of His Majesty the King
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The Friday Bubble – Review of Pol Roger Sir Winston Churchill 2015
April 11, 2023
Today on The Friday Bubble with Nick Baker; Pol Roger Sir Winston Churchill 2015 compared to its predecessor vintage 2013.
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Sustainability the Bollinger way
March 13, 2023
Moving towards a sustainable future, Bollinger is now formally including commitments in the brand in the ‘Bollinger way’
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Charles-Heidsieck appoint new cellar master of Champagne
March 1, 2023
Its official! Elise Losfelt will replace Cyril Brun as cellar master of Charles-Heidsieck.
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The Friday Bubble – Review of Wiston Blanc de Blancs 2015 and 2010 Recently Disgorged with Richard Bampfield MW
February 16, 2023
This week on the English Bubble with Richard Bampfield MW, Wiston Blanc de Blancs 2015 and 2010 Recently disgorged.
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The English Bubble – Review of Everflyht Brut NV and Rose de Saignee 2019 with Richard Bampfield MW
February 9, 2023
Today on The English Bubble, Everflyht Brut NV and Rose de Saignee 2019 with Richard Bampfield MW.
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The Finest Bubble – Review of the new release Dom Perignon 2013 compared to its predecessor 2012
February 3, 2023
Today on the Friday Bubble, we compare the new release of Dom Perignon Vintage 2013 and compare to its predecessor Dom Perignon 2012.
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The English Bubble – Review of Ridgeview Blanc de Blancs 2016 and Rose de Noirs 2016 with Richard Bampfield MW
February 1, 2023
Today on The English Bubble, Ridgeview Blanc de Blancs 2016 and Rose de Noirs 2016 with Richard Bampfield MW.
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The superb Henriot Millesime 1996
January 31, 2023
A superb Jeroboam from a standout year, Henriot Millesime 1996 – Recently disgorged with 24 years lees ageing.
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The English Bubble – Review of Gusbourne Brut Reserve & Blanc de Blancs 2018 with Richard Bampfield MW
January 24, 2023
The English Bubble – Review of Gusbourne Brut Reserve & Blanc de Blancs 2018 with Richard Bampfield MW
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Champagne ships 326 million bottles in 2022
January 19, 2023
The Comité Champagne announced today that 326 million bottles of Champagne were shipped globally in 2022, an increase of 1.6% from the previous year
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The English Bubble – Review of Hundred Hills Hillside No.3 and Hundred Hills Blanc de Noirs 2019 with Founder Stephen Duckett
January 17, 2023
Review of Hundred Hills Hillside No.3 and Hundred Hills Blanc de Noirs 2019 with Founder Stephen Duckett
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The English Bubble – Review of Simpsons Blanc de Blancs and Blanc de Noirs 2018 with Richard Bampfield MW
January 11, 2023
Today on The English Bubble with Richard Bampfield and Nick Baker; Simpsons White Cliffs Blanc de Blancs 2018 and Flint Fields Blanc de Noirs 2018.
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The Friday Bubble – Review of Rare 2006 Bottle vs Magnum with Essi Avellan MW & Nick Baker
January 6, 2023
Today on The Friday Bubble with Essi Avellan MW and Nick Baker ; Rare 2006 in both bottle and the recently released Magnum.
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The Friday Bubble – Review of Billecart-Salmon Elisabeth Salmon Rose 2008 vs 2009 with Essi Avellan MW
January 3, 2023
Today on The Friday Bubble with Essi Avellan MW and Nick Baker ; Billecart-Salmon Elisabeth Salmon Rose 2008 & 2009.
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The Friday Bubble – Review of Bollinger RD 2007 Magnum vs Bottle with Essi Avellan MW
December 23, 2022
Today on The Friday Bubble, Essi Avellan MW and Nick Baker review Bollinger RD 2007 Magnum vs Bottle
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The Friday Bubble – Review of Taittinger Comtes 2008 vs 2012 with Essi Avellan MW
December 16, 2022
Today on The Friday Bubble with Essi Avellan MW and Nick Baker ; Taittinger Comtes 2008 vs 2012.
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The English Bubble review of the latest release of Harrow & Hope Blanc de Noirs 2018
December 14, 2022
Richard Bampfield MW, Henry Laithwaite, Harrow & Hope Founder and Nick Baker, review and taste the latest release of Blanc de Noirs 2018
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The Friday Bubble – Review of Palmer & Co Blanc de Blancs 2016, 2014, 2013 and 2008 with Arthur Camut
December 9, 2022
This week on The Friday Bubble, we review of Palmer & Co Blanc de Blancs 2016, 2014, 2013 and 2008 with Arthur Camut
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Richard Bampfield MW, Henry Laithwaite, Harrow & Hope Founder and Nick Baker review Harrow & Hope Blanc de Blancs 2018
December 6, 2022
Richard Bampfield MW, Henry Laithwaite, Harrow & Hope Founder and Nick Baker review Harrow & Hope Blanc de Blancs 2018
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The Friday Bubble – Nick Baker, TFB Founder, reviews Leclerc Briant Vintage 2016 & Abyss Brut Zero 2017
December 2, 2022
This week on The Friday Bubble, Nick Baker, Founder of TFB tastes and reviews Leclerc Briant Vintage 2016 & Abyss Brut Zero 2017.
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The English Bubble-Richard Bampfield MW & Henry Laithwaite, Harrow & Hope Founder, tasting juice in the cellar
November 29, 2022
Richard Bampfield MW and Henry Laithwaite head straight to the cellar as they discuss the methods used for picking and fermentation.
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The Friday Bubble review of Louis Roederer et Philippe Starck Brut Nature Blanc & Rose 2015
November 25, 2022
This week on The Friday Bubble, Essi Avellan MW and Nick Baker review Louis Roederer et Philippe Starck Brut Nature Blanc & Rose 2015.
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The English Bubble-Richard Bampfield MW interviews Henry Laithwaite, Harrow & Hope Founder
November 25, 2022
Richard Bampfield interviews Henry Laithwaite the founder of Harrow & Hope as we get a tour of the vineyard.
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The Friday Bubble review of Hors Serie 1982 with winemaker Emilien Boutillat
November 18, 2022
This week on The Friday Bubble we had a truly unique experience reviewing Piper-Heidsieck Duo: Sauvage & Hors Serie 1982 side by side with Chief Winemaker Emilien Boutillat.
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2022 Champagne and Sparkling Wine World Champs: Medal and Trophy Winners
November 16, 2022
The world’s toughest and most prestigious sparkling wine competition, The Champagne & Sparkling Wine World Championships 2022
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The Friday Bubble Review of Piper Heidsieck 2014 with Essi Avellan MW and Nick Baker TFB Founder
November 11, 2022
Today on The Friday Bubble, Essi Avellan MW and Nick Baker review Piper Heidsieck 2014 in Bottle & Magnum.
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The Friday Bubble – Review of Rare Rose 2012 with Chief Winemaker Emilien Boutillat and Nick Baker TFB Founder
October 28, 2022
This week on The Friday Bubble, Rare Rose 2012 with Chief Winemaker Emilien Boutillat and Nick Baker TFB Founder.
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The Friday Bubble – Review of Pierre Peters Cuvée de Reserve Blanc de Blancs with Essi Avellan MW and Nick Baker TFB Founder
October 28, 2022
This weeks edition of The Friday Bubble welcomes Pierre Peters Cuvée de Reserve Blanc de Blancs with Essi Avellan
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The English Bubble – Hundred Hills Preamble Rose 2018 with Stephen Duckett Founder of Hundred Hills
October 26, 2022
Part 3 of 3 following our visit to the English Sparkling Range Winery Hundred hills as we taste Hundred Hills Preamble Rose 2018
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The Friday Bubble – Review of Laurent-Perrier Vintage 2012 with Essi Avellan MW and Nick Baker TFB Founder
October 25, 2022
Today on The Friday Bubble with Essi Avellan and I discuss the new release of Laurent-Perrier Vintage 2012
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The English Bubble – Hundred Hills Blanc de Blancs 2018 with Stephen Duckett Founder of Hundred Hills
October 25, 2022
Founder Stephen Duckett, Richard Bampfield and I discuss English sparkling wine, Hundred Hills Blanc de Blancs 2018 having had a tour of the vineyard.
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The English Bubble – Richard Bampfield interviews Stephen Duckett, founder of Hundred Hills
October 24, 2022
The English Bubble- Richard Bampfield interviews Stephen Duckett the founder of Hundred Hills in Oxfordshire about farming Chardonnay grapes in the UK.
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The Friday Bubble – Review of Louis Roederer Collection 243 NV with Essi Avellan MW and Nick Baker TFB Founder
October 21, 2022
Essi Avellan and I taste the new release of Louis Roederer Collection 243 and compare it to its predecessor 242.
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The Friday Bubble – Review of Krug Grande Cuvee 170th Edition NV with Essi Avellan MW and Nick Baker TFB Founder
October 14, 2022
Krug Grande Cuvée 170th Edition is a blend of 195 wines from 12 different years spanning from 1998 to 2014.
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Interview with Chef de Cave Vincent Chaperon for the new launch of Dom Pérignon 2004 Plénitude 2
October 12, 2022
Explore with us an in depth look at this latest release from Dom Pérignon 2004 P2 with Chef de Cave Vincent Chaperon
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The Friday Bubble – Review of Charles Heidsieck Cuvee Champagne Charlie NV with Essi Avellan MW and Nick Baker
October 11, 2022
Today on The Friday Bubble with Essi Avellan and Nick Baker; Charles Heidsieck Cuvee Champagne Charlie NV.
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The Friday Bubble – Review of Henriot L’inattendue 2016 with Essi Avellan MW and Nick Baker TFB Founder
October 10, 2022
Today on The Friday Bubble; Henriot L’inattendue Blanc de Blancs 2016. Henriot show case “The Unexpected” terroirs of a single village.
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The Friday Bubble – Review of Dom Ruinart Blanc de Blancs 2010 with Essi Avellan MW & Nick Baker TFB Founder
October 9, 2022
Today on The Friday Bubble Essi Avellan and Nick Baker discuss the new release Dom Ruinart Blanc de Blancs 2010.
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The Friday Bubble – Review of Henriot Millesime 2012 and Rose Millesime 2012 with Essi Avellan
October 9, 2022
Today on The Friday Bubble with Essi Avellan Master of Wine and Nick Baker TFB Founder, Henriot Millesime 2012 and Rose Millesime 2012.
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The Friday Bubble – Review of Bollinger La Grande Annee 2014 Rose & Brut with Essi Avellan MW & Nick Baker TFB Founder
October 8, 2022
Today on The Friday Bubble Essi Avellan and Nick Baker discuss Bollinger’s latest release La Grande Année Rose 2014 & comparing to the previously released LGA 2014.
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The Friday Bubble – Review of Louis Roederer 242 bottle and Magnum with Essi Avellan MW and Nick Baker TFB Founder
October 7, 2022
Today on The Friday Bubble Essi Avellan and Nick Baker discuss Louis Roederer’s latest Collection 242 release in magnum.
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The Friday Bubble – Review of Salon Blanc de Blancs 1996 Late Disgorged Autumn 2021 with Essi Avellan MW and Nick Baker TFB Founder
October 7, 2022
This weeks edition of The Friday Bubble, Salon Blanc de Blancs 1996 Late Disgorged Autumn 2021 with Essi Avellan
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Club Oenologique 2022 Champagne Report
October 6, 2022
Club Oenologique have released the first part of 2022 Champagne Report. The report spans from Non-Vintages to recent releases.
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The Friday Bubble – Review of Bollinger PN TX17 NV with Essi Avellan MW and Nick Baker TFB Founder
October 5, 2022
Today on The Friday Bubble, Essi Avellan MW and Nick Baker, Founder of The Finest Bubble introduce Champagne Bollinger’s new release, the 3rd interpretation of the PN series, TX17.
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The Friday Bubble – Review of Palmer & Co Grands Terroirs 2012 Magnum & 2015 Bottle with Essi Avellan MW
October 4, 2022
Today on The Friday Bubble we are introducing Palmer Grands Terroirs or “Great Terroirs” with Palmer & Co Grands Terroirs 2012 Magnum & 2015
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The Friday Bubble – Review of Domaine La Borderie Cuvee Douce Folie Rose NV with Essi Avellan MW
October 4, 2022
Today on The Friday Bubble, Essi Avellan MW and Nick Baker TFB Founder introduce Champagne Domaine La Borderie
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The Friday Bubble – Review of Drappier Grand Sendree 2010 with Essi Avellan MW & Nick Baker
October 2, 2022
This Week on The Friday Bubble, Essi Avellan Master of Wine and Nick Baker TFB Founder review Drappier Grand Sendree 2010.
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Champagne agrees big yield increase for 2022 harvest
July 22, 2022
Champagne agrees highest levels of yield seen in a decade. for 2022 harvest as sales continue to surge.
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Is there such a thing as the perfect wine glass? Article written by Douglas Blyde for Decanter
July 20, 2022
Everyone deserves a perfect partner, as a nice bottle of wine deserves the right glass
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New Release: Laurent-Perrier Grand Siecle Iteration 25
April 11, 2022
Laurent-Perrier have finally announced their new release of Grand Siècle Iteration 25. This release is a blend of 2008, 2007, 2006.
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Recently Listed: Amazone de Palmer & Co
February 2, 2022
The latest Amazone de Palmer & Co, the co-operative’s prestige cuvée champagne, is a blend of reserve wines from the best terroirs of the Montagne de Reims and now comes housed in an eco-responsible box.
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2021: A Record Year for Champagne Exports
February 1, 2022
Champagne shipments in 2021 have been confirmed at 321.8m bottles, with exports reaching a new record of almost 180m bottles.
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Champagne Salon: The 43 Vintages from 1905-2012
January 18, 2022
Produced on average only three times per decade, there have been just 43 vintages of Salon released from this tiny house in Le Mesnil-sur-Oger since the very first in 1905. Here we list all of the vintages produced in the history of this famous house.
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New: Champagne Salon Blanc de Blancs 2012
January 13, 2022
The 2012 vintage is the 43rd Salon to be released from this tiny house in Le Mesnil-sur-Oger and will be available in late January 2022, with magnums to follow later in the year.
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Champagne Shipments Reached Near-Record Level in 2021
January 7, 2022
Union des Maisons de Champagne (UMC) president, Jean-Marie Barillère, has said that champagne shipments could be close to 320 million bottles for 2021.
