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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...

At Emperor we are suckers for superstar champagne growers with an interesting backstory, and Pertois-Lebrun does not disappoint. A tale of two brothers, Clément and Antoine Bouret are fifth generation winemakers continuing the champagne legacy their family established decades ago. They’re fresh, modern and taking the Champagne world by storm! History of Pertois-Lebrun Champagne Pertois-Lebrun dates back to the early 1900’s, however, it wasn’t until the union of Paul Pertois and Françoise Lebrun in 1955 where the House became what we know it as today. After spending some time away from the family business and forging their own career paths,...