Delamotte & Salon Champagne Masterclass
DFWE New York 2026
News
My personal news archive, no claim to completeness. I collect what moves me in the world of champagne.
Cristal and the Chalk
What Truly Makes Up the Essence of This Champagne
Champagne Over 100 Years
What Really Happens to Old Champagne?
Why Champagne Houses and Growers Must Form New Partnerships
Climate change and new consumer demands are transforming Champagne. Why major houses like Laurent-Perrier are rethinking their partnerships with growers.
Why the Sales Decline in Prestige Champagne Also Brings Opportunities
As a champagne enthusiast, I explain why fewer sold prestige cuvées can paradoxically have positive effects.
Pommery and Henkell
What Does This Possible Merger Mean for Us Champagne Lovers?
Bollinger and the Secrets of the Chalk Cellars - What Makes This Champagne House So Special?
A look into Bollinger's legendary chalk cellars and what makes this traditional champagne brand so fascinating for enthusiasts.
Pommery Before Sale to Henkell? What This Means for Champagne Lovers
The Champagne brand Pommery could be sold to Henkell Freixenet. My thoughts on this industry shift as a champagne enthusiast.
Why Laurent-Perrier Is Growing Despite the Champagne Crisis
My Thoughts on Their Success
The Champagne Giants in Great Britain
What's Selling Best in 2025?
Salon 2015
Why This Champagne Deserves Special Food Pairings
Why Champagne Competitions like the 'Oscars of Champagne' Matter to Us Enthusiasts
As a champagne enthusiast, I explain why international competitions and ratings are so valuable for champagne lovers.
Pinot Meunier
The Underestimated Grape in Champagne Wins My Heart
Pommery in Crisis - What the Champagne House's Problems Mean for Us Enthusiasts
The traditional Champagne house Pommery is struggling with financial difficulties. An assessment for Champagne enthusiasts.
Champagne EPC
Why This Champagne Brand Convinces Me
Champagne Today
What Has Really Changed in Recent Years
Why Taittinger and FIFA Are a Perfect Match - Thoughts on the 2026 World Cup Partnership
Taittinger remains the official champagne of FIFA World Cup 2026. What this partnership reveals about luxury marketing and champagne positioning.
Why Champagne Is Also Under Pressure in the US - My Thoughts on the Market Trend
The US alcohol market is shrinking - what does this mean for champagne? My personal observations as an enthusiast on a concerning trend.
Champagne Exports to Australia Rise in 2025 - What's Behind It?
Champagne exports to Australia are growing significantly in 2025. As an enthusiast, I analyze the reasons and what this means for us lovers.
Champagne Under 50 Euros from Montagne de Reims
Hidden Treasures in the Mountains
Why Olivier Krug is Right
Champagne Needs No Expertise to Enjoy
USA and UK Continue to Dominate Champagne Exports
What This Means for Us Enthusiasts
Late Frost in Champagne
How Weather Threatens Our Favorite Bubbles
Louis Roederer Buys in Burgundy - What Does This Mean for Us Champagne Lovers?
Louis Roederer expands to Burgundy with the acquisition of Domaine Pierre Damoy. My thoughts on this strategic move.
Oregon as 'the new Champagne'? What's really behind it
Can Oregon really become the new Champagne? A critical look at Terroir, climate, and marketing promises from an enthusiast's perspective.
When Frost Destroys Champagne Dreams
What Late Frost Means for Us Champagne Lovers
Buying Champagne at the Supermarket - Are the Cheap Alternatives Really Worth It?
Supermarket champagne vs. real Champagne - I test the differences and reveal when a trip to the discount store is worth it.
Why I Put Away My Champagne Flutes
The Right Glass Makes All the Difference
Perrier-Jouët Becomes Official Champagne Partner of the Met Opera
Why This Partnership is a Perfect Match
English Rosé from Champagne Grapes
Why Balfour's Nannette's Makes Me So Curious
When Politics and Champagne Collide
The Power of a Name in the Wine World
Hidden Messages on Champagne Labels
Marketing Gimmick or Clever Innovation?
Britain Returns
What the Growth in the UK Champagne Market Means for All of Us
Columbus's Egg
Why Drappier's Éclose 2012 is Revolutionizing the Champagne World
Champagne for a Good Cause
Why Luxury and Charity Harmonize Perfectly
Champagne at Funerals - Tradition or Taboo?
Why champagne at memorial services can actually be appropriate. A champagne enthusiast explains the cultural background of this special tradition.
Champagne vs. Champagne Alto Rail
Why Brand Disputes Help Champagne
When Politics and Champagne Collide
On Conflicts of Interest in the Industry
Voltis in Champagne
Revolution or Marketing Gimmick?
Champagne and Politics
When Worlds Collide in Luxury Projects
Why Neighbors in Escondido Are Right to Pop Champagne - When Environmental Protection Wins
As a champagne enthusiast, I explain why celebrating with champagne during important victories is more than just tradition - a look at Escondido.
Champagne in Sports
Why Real Cuvées Are Too Good for Victory Celebrations
Vintage Champagne Glasses with Twisted Stem
Beautiful to Look At, Bad for Drinking
Why China Is More Than Just a New Market for Champagne
Champagne is banking on China as the key to diversification. What does this mean for producers and enthusiasts? My take.
Why China Has Become the Key Market for Champagne Houses
China is developing into the most important growth market for champagne. Analysis of the diplomatic and economic significance of this development.
Why 'Popping Champagne' is More Than Just a Figure of Speech
Kawhi Leonard's statement shows: Champagne stands for real achievements. Why the metaphor of opening champagne is so powerful.
China as a New Champagne Market
Why Diversification is Crucial for the Region
$100 Alcohol-Free Champagne? Why This Trend Is Heading in the Wrong Direction
A champagne enthusiast analyzes the expensive alcohol-free champagne trend and explains what real quality actually looks like.
Member's Mark Champagne
How Good is Sam's Club's Private Reserve?
Champagne Vinegar
Why a Niche Segment is Suddenly Worth $31 Million
Bollinger Demystified
What You Should Really Know About the Legendary Champagne House
Champagne and Music
Why Perfect Harmony Is More Than Just Lifestyle
UK Champagne Market
Why I'm Optimistic About the Future
Bollinger's New Cellar Strategy
What La Grande Année 2018 Reveals About Modern Champagne Marketing
Bollinger and the Ritz
Why Luxury Partnerships Shape the Champagne Industry
When Champagne Becomes Controversial
Luxury in the Shadow of Scandals
Price War in UK Retail
What the British Champagne War Means for Us Germans
Laurent-Perrier's Grand Siècle
Why Assemblage is the Supreme Discipline of Champagne
The Champagne Terrace Revolution
Why Exclusive Champagne Partnerships Are Redefining the Restaurant Scene
Why International Wine Competitions Are Crucial for Champagne Lovers
As a champagne enthusiast, I explain why major wine competitions like the one in Strasbourg shape the quality of our favorite sparkling wines.
Champagne Blonde
Why This Hair Color Perfectly Embodies the Noble Sparkling Wine
Bollinger 2018
Why This Vintage Champagne Heralds a New Era
Champagne Energy Solutions - When the Name Confuses
Energy Industry Meets Champagne
Why Elizabeth Taylor's Favorite Champagne is Worth a Fortune Today
Elizabeth Taylor's preferred champagne is now a coveted collector's item. Discover which factors make vintage champagne so valuable.
Champagne Market 2024
Why the Golden Years Are Yet to Come
Champagne Goes Green
How the Champagne Region Reduced Its Carbon Footprint by 25%
Glamour and Marketing
Why Champagne Campaigns Are Becoming Increasingly Spectacular
Champagne Market in Crisis
Why Recovery Takes Longer Than Expected
Piper-Heidsieck and the Oscars
Why Champagne and Cinema Form a Perfect Symbiosis
The Champions of Champagne
Why Louis Roederer, Krug, and Bollinger Dominate the Top
The 5 Luxury Champagne Houses Worth Their Price - My Personal Selection
As a champagne enthusiast, I'm sharing my top 5 luxury champagne houses. Quality, tradition, and craftsmanship justify every dollar.
Champagne Lounges in America - Why This Trend Will Also Reach Germany
Champagne lounges are conquering the USA. As a champagne enthusiast, I explain why this trend fits perfectly with the growing sparkling wine culture.
Champagne and Heat
Why Hot Sauces and Champagne Harmonize Perfectly
Synesthesia in Champagne
When Music and Bubbles Create a Symphony
Philippe Dessertenne Takes Over as CEO
New Direction for Terroirs & Vignerons de Champagne
Champagne and Chocolate
Why This Combination is Becoming Increasingly Popular
Champagne Elegance on Your Nails
What the Beauty Trend Reveals About Our Wine Culture
English Sparkling Wine vs. Champagne
Why Luxury Travelers Are Rethinking
Why the Taittinger Comtes de Champagne Rosé 2012 is a vintage of the century
An analysis of the exceptional Taittinger Comtes de Champagne Rosé 2012 - what makes this champagne one of the best rosé vintages.
Henriot Cuvée des Enchanteleurs 2015
Why This Comeback is a Statement
Alice Tétienne and the Green Revolution at Henriot
Why Sustainability is Transforming Champagne
Champagne Vintages 1995 vs 1996
Two Legends After Three Decades
Generational Change at Duval-Leroy
When Traditions Pass into New Hands
Laurent-Perrier 2018 and Grand Siècle Iteration No.27 - My First Tasting
Exclusive tasting notes on Laurent-Perrier's latest releases: The 2018 vintage and the 27th iteration of the prestige cuvée Grand Siècle.
The Côte des Bars
What Makes Champagne's Southernmost Region So Special
When Horses and Champagne Meet
A Time-Honored Connection
Royal Champagne Hotel
How Architecture and Winemaking Merge
Champagne Powder Snow
Why a Ski Resort Uses the Name of Our Favorite Beverage
Worker Protests at LVMH
What the Bonus Dispute Reveals About the Champagne Industry
Why Maison Telmont is the Perfect Choice for Sailing
Maison Telmont becomes official champagne of the Emirates Great Britain SailGP Team. An analysis of this strategic partnership.
Champagne and Watches
Why Luxury Aficionados Love Both Worlds
200% US Tariffs on Champagne
What Does This Mean for Us Enthusiasts?
Champagne Vending Machine in Vail
Revolution or Marketing Stunt?
Champagne Telmont Makes History
World's First Regenerative Organic Certification
Personnel Changes at Champagnes & Chateaux
What Richard Nunn's Appointment Means for the Industry
Why Champagne Parties Are the Perfect Way to Celebrate a Bar's Comeback
As a champagne enthusiast, I explain why bars celebrate their reopenings with champagne and what this says about our appreciation of luxury.