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A view from the vineyards - The impact of social distancing

It is times like this that we truly value the very special relationship we have with our vignerons and winemaking friends. In the same way that it is so important to keep our spirits up at home amongst family, friends...

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Video | Taittinger Comtes de Champagne - A family story shaped by quality and finesse

Featuring Pierre-Emmanuel Taittinger, former President and honorary chairman of the eponymous Champagne Taittinger, this short film takes you inside this legendary family-owned Champagne house in Reims. Discover the philosophy behind each label, their historical cellars and Taittinger’s upcoming release, their...

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Travel Tips | Champagne

We continue our series of tips and recommendations for trips to wine regions with a flying visit to Reims, Epernay and the vineyards of Champagne, which lie to the north east of Paris. Champagne is the most exciting and seductive...

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2010 Bordeaux – Ten Years On

When the 2010 Bordeaux vintage was released it arguably received more acclaim than any other release this century. Markets were buoyant, journalistic influence, most notably that of Robert Parker, was at its apogee and talk was of a vintage of...

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AN INTRODUCTION TO WINE SERVING TEMPERATURE

At what temperature should you serve wine? The instinctive reply might be that white and rosé wines should be served chilled and reds at room temperature. While not incorrect, it is also not quite that simple and as far as...

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