The Emperor Edition

Is it true that many of you champagne lovers have tried an array of different champagne styles but not as many as you would have liked? A style of champagne that is rarely released by the Grand Marques - which is disappointing as it can be mind blowingly good - is a Blanc de Noirs or ‘white of blacks.’ A Blanc de Noirs is a white champagne made from either 100% pinot noir or pinot meunier or a blend of both. Both of these grapes are actually black skinned and with clear juice, so its critical that the winemaker must...

Champagne has long been associated with a life of glitz and glamour. For hundreds of years Champagne campaigns have featured fancy soirees, chandeliers and flamboyant settings. It has for many years been exclusively served in high-end restaurants and at fancy parties. This rather expensive drop, has been savoured by women, dressed to the nines and purchased boldly by our ‘men about town’. < < NEWSFLASH people > > Champagne doesn’t need to be served only at fancy parties. It’s actually a brilliant bedfellow for fast food! Champagne has a new edge, largely driven by a cult generation of winemakers or...

Image Courtesy of Le Figaro Magazine, France What would be your dream job if you didn’t work in Champagne? If I did not work in Champagne, my dream job would be returning to Champagne. Describe one of your favourite food and Champagne pairings. Clos des Goisses is rich and tasty, so it needs a rich and tasty cheese like “Maroilles”. What’s your drink when no one is watching? Water ! If you could choose one person (dead or alive) to share a bottle of your champagne with who would it be? My ancestor April le Philipponnat What is your favourite restaurant or...

The simplest explanation of a ‘Young Gun’ is a family member that has succeeded the previous generation of grower and is next in line to manage and run the vineyard and winery operations. However, we think there’s more to it than that.