12 winemakers to watch in Champagne
We round up a dozen chef de caves in the making who are helping to make their houses sparkle with their passion, energy and technical nous.
Wednesday, April 16th, 2014 No Comments »Dom Perignon
LVMH posts 6% boost despite drinks slip
LVMH’s organic revenue rose by 6% in the first quarter compared to last year, despite sales of its wine and spirits dropping by 3%.
Thursday, April 10th, 2014 No Comments »DP and Lafite lead $5.1m HDH auction
Dom Pérignon and Lafite dominated Hart Davis Hart’s latest Chicago sale which saw another 100% sell-through rate with sales totalling $5.1 million.
Tuesday, March 25th, 2014 No Comments »Top 10 drinks-themed modes of transport
We take a look at some of the world’s most interesting modes of alcohol-themed transport, from the multi-million pound Patrón Tequila train to mobile wine bars and keg bikes.
Thursday, February 27th, 2014 No Comments »Roederer to launch late-release Cristal
Roederer plans to release a new expression of Cristal which has undergone extended ageing both before and after disgorgement.
Monday, February 3rd, 2014 No Comments »Gordon Ramsay stopped by Qatar customs over Champagne
Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay has been stopped by customs officials at Doha airport after attempting to bring a bottle of Dom Pérignon into the Muslim state of Qatar.
Wednesday, January 15th, 2014 No Comments »French fine winemakers take root in China
Some of France’s elite winemakers are planting vines in China, looking to produce the “perfect grape” in the country.
Monday, October 21st, 2013 No Comments »The week in pictures
A mezcal masterclass, a night harvest, a reincarnation of Dom Pérignon and a round the world yacht all featured in another busy week in the drinks industry.
Friday, August 30th, 2013 No Comments »Dom Pérignon launches 2003 rosé with Koons collaboration
Dom Pérignon has launched its 2003 vintage rosé, which the Champagne house will release in a limited edition gift box designed in collaboration with American artist Jeff Koons.
Wednesday, July 31st, 2013 No Comments »A decade in Champagne
the drinks business casts its eye back over the last decade in Champagne with this review of the “noughties”.
Thursday, July 4th, 2013 No Comments »
