#champagne

#champagne

The Legacy Case houses eight vintages, each symbolizing highlights of cellar master Benoît Gouez's twenty-year career and the milestones shared with Roger Federer.

Using plastic wrap and a rubber band to reseal leftover Champagne is an effective way to keep it bubbly for several days, preventing spoilage and waste.

As a certified specialist of wine, I've put my expertise and knowledge about reliable producers and regions to use to help you choose the right bottle.

Champagne was the drink of kings and queens in Europe, especially in the 18th century, symbolizing celebration and prestige, deeply rooted in cultural history.

This mix of 60% pinot noir, 25% chardonnay, and 15% meunier is cellar-aged for 30 months, making it a ‘crowd-pleaser’ for those who don’t usually like Champagne.

The introduction of glass as the standard packaging method allowed for easy transport, storage, and the individual sale of wine, revolutionizing how wine was enjoyed.

"Blanc de noirs are very interesting, and often more complex than blanc de blancs, so they should be more popular," says head sommelier Philippe Meurger, who manages the wine program at Hostellerie de Levernois, a Relais & Châteaux hotel, in Burgundy. He finds that true Champagne lovers tend to have some familiarity with blanc de noirs, "but they are not commercialized enough," he notes.

In the twin Champagne centres of Reims and Épernay, visitors can explore cellars that boast not only the finest sparkling wines but also breathtaking architecture, providing a picturesque backdrop for tasting the region's iconic products.

The film portrays Barbe-Nicole Ponsardin Clicquot as a determined innovator, showcasing her defiance against patriarchy and her journey to secure legal and financial independence.