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Tom Hewson

Tom Hewson writes about Champagne and sparkling wine. He authored the Tim Atkin Champagne Special Report in 2022, featuring over 600 wines and insights from five weeks spent in the region. As well as writing freelance, reviewing and presenting sparkling wines, Tom runs his own newsletter Six Atmospheres, reaching Champagne and sparkling wine enthusiasts all over the world every week.

Our expert’s go-to Champagnes for ultimate summer refreshment

Reach for something crisp and cold...

Krug's new releases: Two vintages for the ages

A trio of beautiful new wines...

By Tom Hewson Published 13 July 26
A tasting a century in the making – trying a 100 year-old Champagne forgotten in the cellar of France's most famous chef

Our Champagne correspondent was invited to Ruinart for an incredible vertical tasting of eight wines spanning 100 years.

By Tom Hewson Published 15 June 26
'To keep freshness and elegance – this is my work' – Laurent-Perrier and the art of Grand Siècle

Consistency in extremes...

By Tom Hewson Published 12 June 26
Our expert tastes Lanson Noble back to 1979 and finds out why these Champagnes age so well

A vertical taste into the past...

By Tom Hewson Published 25 May 26
This is the most exciting moment in years to buy Champagne - here are 12 new releases to prove it

A new trilogy emerges...

By Tom Hewson Published 14 May 26
The daring dynamos of Champagne's Montagne de Reims

An insider's guide to the new names in the Montagne de Reims...

By Tom Hewson Published 30 April 26

The best sub-£50 Champagnes from the Montagne de Reims

There's gold in them thar hills...

By Tom Hewson Published 23 April 26
Planning an overnight trip in Champagne? Here’s how to do it in style

Get to the heart of Champagne with these expert-recommended itineraries...

By Tom Hewson Published 15 April 26
Champagne Report: The two faces of the Montagne de Reims

This Champagne sub-region has many aspects...

By Tom Hewson Published 13 April 26
Why is Tattinger’s Comtes de Champagne Rosé 2012 so good?

The perfect pink for a special occasion...

By Tom Hewson Last updated 17 February 26
Champagne 1995 vs 1996: How do these vintages hold up 30 years on?

Lessons learned...

By Tom Hewson Last updated 10 February 26
Tom Hewson’s top Champagnes of 2025

A few Champagne favourites from 2025...

By Tom Hewson Published 27 December 25

Festive Champagne pairings for global cuisines

Bubbles and food around the world...

By Tom Hewson Published 23 December 25
Blanc de noirs Champagne: Panel tasting results

Glorious, darker-edged Champagne...

By Tom Hewson Last updated 21 December 25
New Champagne releases to buy this festive season as prices ease

Now could be the time to stock up...

By Tom Hewson Published 20 December 25
Champagne Barons de Rothschild: 20 years of patience and a brand new winery

From Bordeaux to Champagne...

By Tom Hewson Published 14 December 25
Henri Giraud: 400 years in Champagne

Celebrating a Champagne milestone...

By Tom Hewson Published 15 November 25
Where has all the vintage Champagne gone?

Champagne's original premium cuvée...

By Tom Hewson Last updated 27 October 25

Champagne Dhondt-Grellet: The young grower at the top of his game

Champagne lovers take note...

By Tom Hewson Published 23 October 25
Does affordable Champagne still exist? Here are 15 of the best

Wallet-friendly bubbles...

By Tom Hewson Last updated 26 August 25
Champagne Laurent-Perrier: Rosé perfectionists

How to stand out from the rosé Champagne crowd...

By Tom Hewson Last updated 20 August 25
Petite Montagne, grand ambition: Ten top wines from an exciting corner of Champagne

Sandy soils make for graceful Meunier...

By Tom Hewson Published 7 August 25
Champagne releases for spring & summer 2025

The best of what's been released so far this year...

By Tom Hewson Last updated 10 July 25
First taste: Dom Pérignon’s new P2 2008 released with artistic flair

A star-studded release...

By Tom Hewson Last updated 19 June 25