André Drappier (1926–2025): True to his roots
Tim Hall pays tribute to the founder of the much-loved family-owned Côte des Bar Champagne house.
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Prestige Cuvée Rosé with Marina Olsson
Simon Field MW reports from an inspiring tasting of the best examples of a style that is being taken increasingly…
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Bruno Paillard 2009 Nec Plus Ultra and 2015 Assemblage: Beyond the Straits?
The latest vintages of two very different wines from the family Champagne house.
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Cristal Rosé in London: 50 years of joy and wonder
A celebration of the enduing progressive spirit of the house’s prestige cuvée rosé as it reaches its half-century.
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2015 Philipponnat Champagne: A trio of splendid gifts
Simon Field MW finds surprising finesse in the house’s latest offerings from the powerful 2015 vintage and relishes the two…
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Dom Pérignon 2015 and 2006 P2: The book of Révélations
Simon Field MW shares his experience of the lates dual release from the Champagne house, held at a special event…
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Ruinart Dégorgement Tardif: Only in the pavilion
Margaret Rand visits the revamped 4 rue des Crayères in Reims, where she tastes the new range of recently disgorged…
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2004 Champagne at 20: Delicacy and refinement
A vintage that has been somewhat overlooked for most of its life has much to commend it as the wines…
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