The Emperor Edition

For the first time in 37 years, the iconic Champagne Charles Heidsieck has revealed a new iteration of its acclaimed cuvée Champagne Charlie. To celebrate the bicentenary of the birth of Champagne Charlie himself, aka Charles-Camille Heidsieck, this is the sixth ever release of the most premium expression of the Maison. The story of Charles-Camille Heidsieck is incredibly inspiring and something out of a movie - literally, the film and media industry have taken every opportunity to retell the life of Champagne Charlie. After setting up his Champagne House in 1851, Heidsieck decided to look towards the prosperous American market,...

Like many great Champagne Houses, Deutz has a long and eventful history. Founded in 1838 by William Deutz and Pierre-Hubert Geldermann, today you won’t find any descendents from either Monsieur at the helm. Instead an intriguing connection to one of our favourite House’s - Louis Roederer.Champagne Deutz experienced great success throughout the 19th century and remained within both families for many decades. The founders originally started out by selecting and trading bottled wines. They quickly discovered that fine grapes and vineyards were the future, that they were what made a truly exceptional wine. After this realisation Deutz and Geldermann combined...

Special occasions deserve spectacular moments that leave your guests in awe. Opening a bottle of champagne using a sabre sword is just that. It’s drinking champagne the traditional way, the French way.The art of sabrage dates back over two centuries, to the era of legendary French leader Napoleon Bonaparte and his military campaigns. The Napoleonic Wars followed the French Revolution of 1789, with Napoleon taking power a decade later and fighting across Europe soon after. The Hussars (light cavalry mounted on fast horses) were a symbol of Napoleons early successes and perceived invincibility. They were lavishly dressed young soldiers wearing...

1864. The year Alfred Gratien established his Champagne House and made his first cuvées in Rue Maurice Cerveaux, Epernay. It has remained a family business ever since. Join us as we journey into the past to discover how the Alfred Gratien we know today honours their founder and generations of winemakers. A young Alfred Gratien Image by The Wine Society via website For over 150 years, Alfred Gratien champagnes have remained a family affair made possible by the expertise and technical skills of their namesake founder. For four generations the Jaeger family have been custodians of House Alfred Gratien. The...