Sparkling wine
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First Taste: Charles Heidsieck’s Champagne CharlieThe much-loved multi-vintage Champagne is reborn
By Yohan Castaing Published
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Decanter New York Fine Wine Encounter masterclass: KrugA rare look at one of Champagne's most illustrious stars...
By Charles Curtis MW Published
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First taste: Dom Ruinart 2010A new era for this flagship Champagne
By Yohan Castaing Published
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First taste: Bollinger PN TX 17Terroir-focused Bollinger cuvée PN TX 17 focuses on Pinot Noir from Tauxières
By Yohan Castaing Published
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First Taste: Champagne Palmer & Co’s Grands Terroirs 2015 and 2012Notes and scores for two new Grand Terroirs premium cuvées...
By Giles Fallowfield Published
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Balfour Brut Rosé: 20 years at the vanguard of English sparkling wineA special vertical tasting celebrating the 20-year anniversary of Balfour's signature Brut Rosé...
By Sylvia Wu Published
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Champagne Collet: 100 years of Champagne’s first cooperativeCollet's Art Deco design is a nod to the 'Roaring Twenties'...
By Tim Hall Published
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Krug Grande Cuvée: new 170th edition and vertical tastingTim Hall attends a vertical tasting of Krug Grande Cuvée for the launch of the Champagne house's 170th edition, discovering a 'triumph of blending'.
By Tim Hall Last updated
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What is a ‘perpetual reserve’? – Ask DecanterChampagne expert Giles Fallowfield explains this particular way of ageing reserve wines...
By Giles Fallowfield Published
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Champagne Henri Giraud: serious about oakA tasting of current releases from Champagne Henri Giraud...
By Amy Wislocki Last updated
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Best sparkling wine under £20: 30 wines to tryThere are plenty of affordable and great quality sparkling wines to choose from...
By Ellie Douglas Last updated
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Burgundy sees surge for Crémant sparkling winesGlobal demand for Crémant de Bourgogne wines rose sharply in 2019...
By Chris Mercer Last updated
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New release: Bollinger La Grande Année 2014A wine that shines in a variable vintage...
By Yohan Castaing Published
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Laurent Perrier Grand Siècle: vertical tastingExploring the history of this special bottling...
By Charles Curtis MW Last updated
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First taste: Louis Roederer Cristal 2014The 2014 vintage of Louis Roederer Cristal, tasted and rated...
By Simon Field MW Last updated
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Beyond Champagne: French Crémant to tryTry something new this Christmas...
By Natalie Earl Last updated
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Expert’s choice: New World sparkling winesWhat better way to lift the spirits as we approach this most unusual of holiday seasons...
By Dirceu Vianna Junior MW Last updated
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Franciacorta: six top producers to knowSix Franciacorta producers to know and the wines to buy...
By Federico Moccia Last updated
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First taste masterclass: Billecart-Salmon’s Elisabeth Salmon Rosé 2008A Decanter Virtual Masterclass with Billecart-Salmon rosé Champagne
By Peter Liem Last updated
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Prosecco: Still on a high and with a point of differenceProducers are adopting innovative styles...
By Richard Baudains Published
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Billecart-Salmon’s Le Clos Saint-Hilaire: a vertical tastingSeven vintages from 1995 to 2006 tasted and rated...
By Simon Field MW Published
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Gramona: producer profile and latest releases tastedLearn about the iconic Spanish sparkling winery
By Simon Field MW Published
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Top supermarket sparkling for ChristmasFrom Champagne to Prosecco, via a host of other effervescent sips such as Crémant, Cava, English sparkling and Cap Classique, the UK's supermarkets are well-stocked for all of your Christmas bubble needs. Find below a round-up of the best value fizzes from UK supermarkets...
By Natalie Earl Last updated
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Yohan Castaing: My top 10 Champagnes of 2021See which 10 bottles came out on top...
By Yohan Castaing Published
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Vintage Champagne: panel tasting resultsSee the best vintage Champagnes from 92 rated...
By Simon Field MW Published
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First taste: Drappier ‘Trop m’en faut!’See the background and tasting note for this unusual Champagne...
By Yohan Castaing Published
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First taste: Fleur de Miraval ER2Behind the second release of the Fleur de Miraval Champagne...
By Elizabeth Gabay MW Published
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First taste: Salon 2012 and Delamotte 2014Two new vintage Champagne releases...
By Yohan Castaing Published
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First taste: Piper Heidsieck, Hors-Série 1971A limited number of 2,021 bottles will be released...
By Yohan Castaing Published
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B13: A new limited edition Champagne from BollingerA new 100% Pinot Noir Champagne...
By Yohan Castaing Last updated
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New York State: Sparkling wines to trySix to seek out...
By Charles Curtis MW Published
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Champagne Lanson Vintage Collection vertical: 1961 – 2004All of the wines appeared vibrant, energetic and even youthful...
By Peter Liem Last updated