The Emperor Edition

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,...

 “Remember, gentlemen, it’s not just France we are fighting for, it’s Champagne.”  Sir Winston Churchill was a fervent lover of champagne, and he never failed to mention it to his fellow friends, family and even soldiers during wartime. Whilst French statesman De Gaulle, who fought besides Churchill during WW2, was fond of Champagne Drappier, Winston Churchill’s favourite champagne was Pol Roger. The house estimates at 42,000 the number of Pol Roger bottles drank by Churchill, which equivates to...2 bottles per day. From this love affair was born an iconic prestige champagne: Cuvée Sir Winston Churchill. Here’s how it all started. ...

Another producer with an impossible name to pronounce - and another superstar grower! Acclaimed by wine critics around the world, Egly-Ouriet (egg-lee oo-ree-ay) produces the most amazing, terroir-driven and natural wines. Their Grand Cru & Pinot Noir dominant vineyards, the low yields, the ageing in oak barrels and the high percentage of reserve wine used, make the Egly-Ouriet wines taste so different - so fruit-pure, intense, rich and complex. Here's a little bit more about the house and their exceptional wines, including their Brut Grand Cru, Brut Rosé Grand Cru and Les Vignes de Vrigny, now back in stock at Emperor.   ...