Jacques Péters: One of Veuve Clicquot’s finest chefs de caves
Michael Edwards pays a personal tribute to Jacques Péters, the former Veuve Clicquot chef de cave who died in November…
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Perrier-Jouët Oenothèque auction: Intricacy and artistry
Christie’s is hosting an auction of treasures from the Perrier-Jouët Oenothèque collection of historic Champagne releases on Thursday December 2,…
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La Fête du Champagne: An immersive experience
A week-long celebration of Champagne, La Fête du Champagne offers a mix of online and in-person events until November 13,…
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Cristal Vinothèque: From Roederer’s laboratory of time
Champagne Louis Roederer has launched the latest vintage of its long-aged cuvée, Cristal Vinothèque 2000. Having established its status at…
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Sparkling wine: Light bulb moments
The world of sparkling wine has been transformed in recent years, says the author of an important new book on…
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An eminent wine writer emailed the Champagne & Sparkling Wine World Championships (CSWWC) about last year’s results, claiming, “It’s all…
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Louis Roederer Collection 242: A new era
Louis Roederer is replacing its much-loved Brut Premier with a new Multi-Vintage cuvée: Louis Roederer Collection 242. Michael Edwards reports…
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Tom Stevenson on the complex processes involved in the application of liqueur de tirage. I doubt that anyone who is…
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