The ultimate test: Can you really recognize a Champagne blindfolded?
In the demanding world of oenology, the challenge of recognizing a Champagne blind arouses as much fascination as passionate debates. This exercise, a true ultimate test, questions our sensory ability to distinguish in a glass the very essence of a sparkling wine beyond its label or appellation. In 2025, at a time when palates are […]
10 mistakes everyone makes when opening a bottle of Champagne (and how to avoid them)
Opening a bottle of Champagne is a ritual filled with elegance and pleasure. However, many people make mistakes during this process, sometimes compromising the quality of the tasting or causing unpleasant incidents. The pressure contained in a bottle of Champagne can make its opening perilous if certain essential precautions are not followed. Indeed, a cork […]
The Taste of Light in Champagne: A Challenge to Overcome
The taste of light in champagne represents a real challenge for both amateurs and wine professionals. This sensory defect, often little known, occurs when the wine is exposed too long to light sources. This exposure triggers a complex chemical process that radically affects the quality and aromatic perception of the champagne. In 2025, champagne houses […]
Harvest in Champagne 2025: an early, promising, and historic vintage
The 2025 harvest in Champagne promises to be an exceptional event, marked by an extraordinary crop in several respects. The remarkable earliness of this harvest, triggered as early as August 20, reflects the obvious impact of warm climatic conditions that accelerated the ripening of the grapes. This impressive phenomenon in its scope brings considerable organizational […]
Quota Champagne 2025: Everything to Know About Yields and Challenges
The setting of the Champagne quota for 2025 arouses particular attention in a turbulent global economic context and a rapidly changing wine market. Faced with stagnant sales and a historic stock of over one billion bottles, the Champagne sector is adjusting its yields to combine controlled production with quality maintenance. This decision, taken collectively by […]
Franck Leroy calls on Europe to react to Trump’s tariffs on champagne
Franck Leroy, president of the Grand Est Region, spoke out strongly following the shock announcement by the President of the United States, Donald Trump, regarding the introduction from August 1st of additional tariffs of 30% on European products. This protectionist measure comes in a context of growing tensions between the United States and the European […]
Unusual news from the world of Champagne
The world of Champagne, true to its reputation for elegance and tradition, never ceases to surprise with its unusual news and innovations. In 2025, this wine region shines not only through its prestigious cuvées but also through unique events that captivate both amateurs and professionals of sparkling wine. Between unprecedented discoveries, innovative oenological experiences, and […]
an English sparkling wine signed by a French Champagne house: the symbolic gift for Emmanuel Macron from King Charles III
A moment of exception at Windsor Castle offered a scene both symbolic and steeped in history during the State Banquet in honor of Emmanuel Macron, President of France. At the heart of this prestigious evening, King Charles III chose to present a symbolic gift that highlights the richness of Franco-British relations: an English sparkling wine […]
Ten years later, Champagne still proudly celebrates its inscription on the UNESCO World Heritage list
Ten years ago, the world discovered Champagne from a new perspective, far beyond its legendary bubbles. By officially inscribing the Hillsides, Houses and Cellars of Champagne on the UNESCO World Heritage List, this region celebrates a universal symbol of tradition, know-how and history. Since that auspicious day on July 4, 2015, Champagne has passionately combined […]
Thomas Crouzet embarks on a new adventure by taking the helm of Champagne Fallet-Prévostat in Avize, after leaving L’Union.
Thomas Crouzet embarks on a remarkable new adventure by taking the helm of Champagne Fallet-Prévostat in Avize. After spending four years covering the news of the Champagne vineyard for the newspaper L’Union in Reims, blending journalistic rigor with a passion for the vine, he radically shifts course to take over the reins of the family […]