Champagne & Sparkling Wine World Championships: Trophy Winners
September 20, 2017
Following The Champagne & Sparkling Wine World Championships awards dinner on 14th September, we know now the winners of the prestigious trophies for each category.
Brand
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- Ao Yun
- Barons de Rothschild
- Billecart-Salmon
- Bollinger
- Bruno Paillard
- Charles Heidsieck
- Delamotte
- Dom Perignon
- Gosset
- Hambledon Vineyard
- Hattingley Valley
- Herbert Hall
- Krug
- Lanson
- Laurent-Perrier
- Louis Roederer
- Moet & Chandon
- Nyetimber
- Palmer & Co
- Perrier-Jouet
- Philipponnat
- Piper-Heidsieck
- Pol Roger
- Pommery
- Ruinart
- Salon
- Taittinger
- Taylors
- Vazart-Coquart
- Veuve Clicquot
- Wiston Estate
Vintage
Price
Style
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Jancis Robinson: A Tour of Nine Major Champagne Houses
September 18, 2017
Jancis Robinson MW, accompanied by The Finest Bubble journeyed to Champagne at the end of August to visit nine champagne houses. Read her in depth report.
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Decanter Retailer of the Year awards 2017: Champagne Specialist
September 17, 2017
The Decanter Retailer of the Year awards 2017. The Finest Bubble was entered into the ‘Champagne Specialist’ Category. Find out how we did here.
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Jancis Robinson: the NV revolution
September 16, 2017
Read Jancis Robinson’s article what has changed in the champagne non vintage category and the relationship between the house and the consumer.
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Financial Times: How the Champagne wine glass is killing the flute
September 12, 2017
How does the shape of a champagne glass affect the tasting of the contents and why do Champagne houses chose to use different glass designs. Read The Financial Times article to find out.
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Krug Vintage 2004
September 7, 2017
Yesterday, Krug launched their new Vintage 2004 in London. This latest release completes a special trilogy of Krug Vintages – 2002, 2003 & 2004 – not seen since the late 80s. We tasted it with Olivier Krug today.
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Charles Heidsieck: New Facility, Vintage Releases & ‘Collection Crayères’
September 6, 2017
We met with Charles Heidsieck Cellar Master Cyril Brun at the newly renovated tasting facility in Reims. An incredible tasting included a Blanc des Millénaires vertical and a preview of the new ‘Collection Crayères’, dating back to 1981.
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Krug: A Visit to Clos du Mesnil & The New Krug Maison
September 4, 2017
We visited Krug over August bank holiday weekend with Jancis Robinson MW. With an unexpected visit to Clos du Mesnil, a tour of the new Maison, a mini-vertical tasting and dinner at the house, it was well-worth the long drive!
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Salon Le Mesnil Blanc de Blancs 2006
August 1, 2017
Last month, the tiny yet ultra-prestigious Champagne Salon released their latest vintage: Salon Le Mesnil Blanc de Blancs 2006. Just the 40th release since its inception in 1905, this is another seriously rare cuvée with outstanding ageing potential. Read tasting notes and more info here.
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The one we’ve all been waiting for…. Krug Grande Cuvée Edition 164
July 20, 2017
Each year, the expert winemaking team at Krug blend over 120 wines to make an entirely new creation of Krug Grande Cuvée. The latest release, Edition 164 – based on the outstanding 2008 vintage – may just be the best one yet.