The Emperor Edition

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...

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.  

What a rollercoaster of a year 2021 has been? From lockdowns, to protests, to wild weather events… 2021 has certainly brought some challenges unlike anything the country has seen before. But despite the doom and gloom, we have reason to celebrate. International borders are finally reopening, families reuniting and our social lives are back! A celebration is never complete without a bottle (or few) of champagne. Today we are breaking down the top seven champagnes of 2021! 1. Billecart-Salmon Elisabeth Salmon 2008 Brut Rosé Vintage This vintage rosé features a luminous and brilliant visual presence with a sustained salmon pink...

Is bigger always better? With champagne the answer is always yes! Bigger bottle = more champagne. Whether it be magnums (1.5L), jeroboams (3L), methuselah's (6L) or even a massive 15L Nebuchadnezzar's, who wouldn’t want to splurge on more champagne for that special occasion? Here are the top four reasons why you should opt for big bottles of bubbly next time you are entertaining: 1. The quality of champagne is far superior. President of Taittinger, Vitalie Taittinger, says that magnum bottles are the best bottle for champagne as the ratio between air and wine is minimal compared to a standard 750ml...