Champagne Christmas Feast
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Champagne Christmas Feast

It's the most wonderful time of year, so have you got your festive celebrations sorted yet? Unlike our Northern Hemisphere...

Meet the Maker: Champagne Marc Augustin
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Meet the Maker: Champagne Marc Augustin

Introducing Emperor’s fresh new import, Champagne Agustin. Headed by Marc and Emmanuelle, the husband and wife duo have taken a fresh approach to sustainable winemaking, one we have never seen before. Yes they are certified organic, Demeter and biodynamic, but their philosophy and ideals go so much deeper than that.

The Grand Return of Champagne Charlie
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The Grand Return of Champagne Charlie

For the first time in 37 years, the iconic Champagne Charles Heidsieck has revealed a new iteration of its acclaimed...

Champagne Deutz - Back and better than ever!
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Champagne Deutz - Back and better than ever!

Like many great Champagne Houses, Deutz has a long and eventful history. Founded in 1838 by William Deutz and Pierre-Hubert...

The Art of Sabrage
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The Art of Sabrage

Special occasions deserve spectacular moments that leave your guests in awe. Opening a bottle of champagne using a sabre sword...

Generational Champagne Powerhouses: Alfred Gratien
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Generational Champagne Powerhouses: Alfred Gratien

1864. The year Alfred Gratien established his Champagne House and made his first cuvées in Rue Maurice Cerveaux, Epernay. It...

Top 5 Alternatives to Ruinart Blanc de Blancs
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Top 5 Alternatives to Ruinart Blanc de Blancs

Possibly the most sought after champagne, sadly Ruinart Blanc de Blancs will not be returning to our shelves for many months. BUT Ruinart isn't the only champagne out there. If you love Ruinart, now's the time to try the equally delicious Perrier-Jouët and Frerejean Frères. We break down the best alternatives to Ruinart Blanc de Blancs in the latest post in The Emperor Edition.

 

Best Champagnes of 2021
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Best Champagnes of 2021

What a rollercoaster of a year 2021 has been? From lockdowns, to protests, to wild weather events… 2021 has certainly...