- Grand Marque Champagne Report 2024 is out!The 2024 Grande Marque Champagne Report is now live at ClubOenologique.com. Check out Essi’s introduction to this year’s Report and its bubbly highlights. Tasting notes and scores (featuring only those wines scoring 88 points and above) are available to all registered users of The Collection, the online home of Club Oenologique’s premium wine and spirits …
- CSWWC 2024 Trophies announced
The Best in Class and Trophy winners were revealed at this year’s CSWWC Awards Dinner on the 24th October in London. 2024 Judges: Tom Stevenson, Essi Avellan MW, George Markus Reserve Judge:Simon Stockton As this site is exclusively for champagnes, look for the full results HERE CHAMPAGNE TROPHIES The crown of Supreme World Champion went to Dom … - The Champagne & Sparkling Wine World Championships 2024 announces medal resultsThe medal winners of the Champagne & Sparkling Wine World Championships (CSWWC) were announced September 16th with a total of 167 Gold and 229 Silver Medals awarded in this year’s competition. Now in its 11th Year, the CSWWC has firmly established itself as the world’s toughest and most prestigious sparkling wine competition, respected globally for its rigorous and uniquely …
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- The new Bollinger La Grande Année 2015 releases!
Bollinger La Grande Année 2015 A hot year with drought issues made Bollinger seek freshness and subtlety via Pinot Noirs of north facing terroirs and an unusually high proportion of Chardonnay (40%). The nose oozes lush red berry fruit, golden raisins and tropical fruit exuberance. Rich and ripe in profile, the wine if laudably free …Read more “The new Bollinger La Grande Année 2015 releases!”
- New Krug releasesKrug Vintage 2011 Not many producers released a 2011, but Krug found a story to the year that they wanted to tell. It was a difficult and unpredictable harvest year with ripeness issues. The resulting wine remains restrained with an enticing delicacy to it that combines both fresh and candied fruit. Floral fragrance, white peaches, …
- Essi Avellan awarded as Bollicine del Mondo’s ‘Expert 2024’The Identita Golose event on March 11th at Milano Congress Center hosted the prestigious ceremonies for Bollicine del Mondo Awards 2024. Bollicine del Mondo is a digital guide dedicated to the world’s sparkling wines. Its third edition reviews sparkling wines from 740 producers world wide. The work by several experts is coordinated by Cinzia Benzi. …
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- First taste: Billecart-Salmon Clos Saint-Hilaire 2007
Coming from the picturesque 1-hectare Clos next to the Billecart-Salmon cellars in Mareuil-sur-Aÿ, Le Clos Saint-Hilaire belongs to Champagne’s most monumental blanc de noirs. The 1964 planted vineyard was previously used for growing the Pinot Noir grapes needed to make Cuvée Elisabeth Salmon Rosé pink-coloured, but since 1995 it has acted as Billecart-Salmon’s R&D project …Read more “First taste: Billecart-Salmon Clos Saint-Hilaire 2007”
- Minne’s wine tastings: The Enchanting Blanc de Blancs of the Cult Producer Ulysse Collin
Dive deeper into the world of wines at Minne Come to Minne to taste carefully selected, current wines guided by top professionals. The wine bar at Minne regularly hosts both domestic wine experts and representatives from various wine estates worldwide. Minne’s wine tastings are suitable for anyone interested in wines and also make a fantastic …Read more “Minne’s wine tastings: The Enchanting Blanc de Blancs of the Cult Producer Ulysse Collin”
- Welcome to Grand Champagne Helsinki 2024!
Grand Champagne Helsinki is here again! Bubbles fill the Old Student House on this April weekend bringing together champagne lovers, gourmands and top names in the industry. The three-day event features experts sharing their know-how, passion and champagnes. WELCOME! On Thursday, April 25th from 4 to 9 pmOn Friday, April 26th from 3 to 9 … - Club Oenologique Champagne Report 2023 is out!
The 2023 Grande Marque Champagne Report is now live at ClubOenologique.com. Check out Essi’s introduction to this year’s Report and its bubbly highlights. Tasting notes and scores (featuring only those wines scoring 88 points and above) are available to all registered users of The Collection, the online home of Club Oenologique’s premium wine and spirits …
