Champagne and sparkling wine
Champagne and sparkling wine, only for special occasions? Not at all! Find out more about the producing regions, the pairings and the service of sparkling wine in The spirit of knowing blog.
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Fresh is a new series of articles that explores the latest trends in the world of alcohol. To start the year off on the right foot, we asked experts to predict what's in store for us in 2023.
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"Fresh" is a new series of articles that explores the latest trends in the world of wines and spirits. To kick things off, we're turning our attention to a growing trend: artisanal champagnes.
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To celebrate the warm weather, here are 5 suggestions for sparkling wine to savour at your next brunch, as well as recipe ideas that pair perfectly with bubbles.
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A great addition to festive moments, these wines are characterized by the more or less important presence of carbon dioxide. Some will display a subtle effervescence like fizzy wines, while sparkling wines and Champagnes offer a more abundant effervescence.
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Ideal beverages for celebrations, sparkling wines must be served in a way which will optimize the product’s quality and subtlety. Here are a few basic notions on how to serve Champagne and sparkling wine.
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Produced by a family estate that is more than two hundred years old, Laurent-Perrier champagnes are synonymous with elegance, freshness and purity. An incomparable savoir-faire as well as great respect for the terroir allow this house to offer unique and distinctive cuvées.
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Will you be hosting this holiday season? It’s the perfect time to break out something sparkling, but not just any bottle: a pink one! Produced by the world’s most prestigious wine makers, these three rosés are delightfully bubbly and will pair seamlessly with your equally festive apps!
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When it comes to this bubbly libation, there are many styles to choose from. Here’s a quick guide to get you uncorking the bottle that’s right for you.
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People say a lot of things about champagne. What’s true and what’s false? Let’s debunk some of the most common myths when it comes to this bubbly elixir!
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What is the difference between vintage and non-vintage Champagne? Our expert answers your question.
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Several factors can affect how we perceive a wine's flavour. Three experts tested the effect of different glasses on taste.
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The table is set, the glasses shined and all that’s left to do is to open the wine to go with the roast beef that’s been filling your house with mouth-watering aromas all day. You pop the cork and a strange smell wafts out of the bottle. And you know it’s strange because this is a wine you know by heart—one of your very favourites. Your wine is probably corked. But how does this even happen?