champagne wine
When it comes to donning a blind-fold and taking on the most difficult champagne tasting challenges around, award-winning connoisseur Richard Juhlin is infamously formidable for his ability to distinguish champagne brands that appear virtually the same to all but the most seasoned professional.
Brown and white and highly expensive – at €300-400 a kilo it’s not something to be used frequently by anyone but the wealthiest – the Champagne truffle is infamous. And, while hunting for truffles sounds like a fairy tale that could never happen, there are many ways to make this luxurious past-time a very definite reality. And judging by the experiences of those who have already done so, it’s an experience which proves both insightful and a whole lot of fun.
Korbel Champagne Cellars recently announced they are to introduce purely organically-produced grapes – top-quality champagne, but without any of the notorious problems associated with harmful pesticides and fertilizers. A sure-fire way to better quality champagne?
Large bottles of champagne might not be practical for many social occasions, but if you’re looking for something to impress with – or a way to make a statement at the start of an event – oversized bottles are in a league of their own.
They also make a great present for champagne enthusiasts, and as time goes by are becoming collectors’ items that may well be quite valuable in the future.
Passing Le Grand Palais, Le Pont Alexandre III and taking in Le Pont Neuf, as well as the infamous La Tour Eiffel, cruising the river is one of the best ways to see what Paris has to offer. In one hour you’ll get to sample as many as 3 different champagne’s, while enjoying the comfortable surroundings of the private outdoor salon area while you drift along the Seine. This is only the beginning, of course.
Love pink champagne, know someone who loves pink, or hate pink but badly need to get back in someone’s good books? Then here’s the gift for you. This non-vintage beauty is affordable at under £60, as well as both fruity and delicate. Direct from Bollinger’s vineyards, this is also limited edition, so get your orders in while stocks last!
