Planning a trip to Champagne? Lucky you! What an opportunity to explore one of the world’s most prestigious and storied wine regions. No doubt you will book a hotel or rental in Reims or maybe Épernay to use as your base of operations for visiting Champagne’s five subregions: Montagne de Reims, the Marne Valley, Côte […]
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Who was Barbe-Nicole Clicquot and why should Champagne drinkers know her name? Clicquot was the first woman to make Champagne, but that’s not all. She was also among the first winemakers to use an innovative technique known as “riddling” to disgorge yeast from the bottle during second fermentation, thus clarifying the wine, and she was
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You’ve dashed around town, wrapped your holiday gifts, and baked your cookies. Now it’s time to put up your feet and R-E-L-A-X! Go ahead – pour yourself a glass a bubbly (c’mon, you know you want to) and grab a good book. If historical fiction is your genre, an easy and engaging read this holiday
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Happy Summer! Why are the “bubblies” perfect for summer? Because Champagne and other sparkling wine are super food friendly! Try pairing one with oysters, clams, lobster, Sushi, or almost anything on the grill. Sparkling wine has a long and storied history. Ever hear of the blind monk Dom Pérignon? Oh yeah, he invented Champagne, right?
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