Champagne wine region
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Brad Pitt and partners release new Fleur de Miraval Champagne
Second edition of the rosé Champagne is launched...
By Chris Mercer Published
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Champagne prices rising fast on fine wine market, says Bordeaux Index
Several top cuvées have shown gains in recent weeks, suggests data...
By Chris Mercer Published
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Champagne Lanson Vintage Collection vertical: 1961 – 2004
All of the wines appeared vibrant, energetic and even youthful...
By Peter Liem Last updated
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Champagne 2021 harvest: Picking nears end as growers weigh losses
How the harvest is looking on the ground...
By Giles Fallowfield Published
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Champagne Salon vertical: 1982 – 2008
Two 100-point wines tasted 1996 and 2008...
By Charles Curtis MW Published
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Champagne producers end Russia embargo but still want law change
Shipments resume but Comité Champagne vows to continue its battle against Russian labelling law...
By Chris Mercer Published
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Christophe Baron: from Cayuse back to Champagne
Cayuse, Horsepower, Hors Catégorie – and Champagne…
By Charles Curtis MW Published
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Perrier-Jouët Belle Epoque: brut vintage and blanc de blancs vertical tasting
The purest expression of Perrier-Jouët style...
By Giles Fallowfield Published
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Champagne crusader Pierre Péters: producer profile
Champagne producer Pierre Péters in the spotlight
By Simon Field MW Published
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First taste: Louis Roederer Collection 242
Louis Roederer's brand new wine, Collection 242, introduced
By Simon Field MW Published
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30 top rosé Champagnes to sip this summer
30 top rosé Champagnes to drink this summer
By Andy Howard MW Published
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Investing in Champagne: spotlight on prospects
Pick the right names and vintages, and Champagne can offer solid returns, as seen in a sound market performance in the early part of 2021.
By Chris Mercer Last updated
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Champagne battles mildew to protect 2021 vintage
Fight against mildew fungus adds extra pressure in 2021 vintage...
By Chris Mercer Published
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Bollinger Vieilles Vignes Françaises: a rare prestige cuvée
A vertical tasting of six past vintages, plus the new 2008 release...
By Charles Curtis MW Last updated
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Champagne Bollinger: producer profile
Champagne Bollinger producer profile
By Charles Curtis MW Last updated
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Why is there no red Champagne? – ask Decanter
By Peter Liem Last updated
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What does ‘Brut’ mean on a Champagne label? – ask Decanter
What does 'Brut' say about the style of the Champagne inside the bottle?
By Chris Wilson Last updated
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Great Champagne deals: Bollinger, Lanson, Pol Roger
Great Champagne offers we have found for you...
By Ellie Douglas Last updated
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Jay Z’s ‘Ace of Spades’ Champagne: Tasting the range
How good are the wines...?
By Chris Mercer Last updated
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First taste: Brad Pitt and partners reveal rosé Champagne ‘Fleur de Miraval’
New luxury Champagne set for release after five-year 'secret' project...
By Yohan Castaing Last updated
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French minister backs Champagne over new Russia law
Strong words from France's foreign trade minister after Champagne body advises halt to shipments...
By Chris Mercer Published
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New law forces Champagne to be relabelled as ‘sparkling wine’ in Russia
Moët Hennessy, the world’s biggest Champagne producer, has been forced to relabel its products as ‘sparkling wine’ in Russia in order to comply with a new rule signed into law by President Vladimir Putin.
By Richard Woodard Last updated
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Champagne body criticises ‘scandalous’ Russia label law
Comité Champagne says it deplores new 'sparkling wine' rule...
By Chris Mercer Last updated
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‘Champagne sorbet’ dispute sees new court ruling
German court makes new ruling in long-running dispute over use of Champagne name...
By Chris Mercer Published
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Producer profile: Dom Pérignon Champagne
See our profile on this famous house, including tasting notes & scores...
By Harry Fawkes Last updated
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New release first taste: Bollinger PN VZ 16
Bollinger's new release PN VZ 16 tasted and rated
By Yohan Castaing Published
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Champagne AR Lenoble: Producer profile
Introducing the Champagne house A R Lenoble, with wines to try
By Yohan Castaing Published
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New film ‘Sparkling: the story of Champagne’ to release
Featuring actor Stephen Fry and all-star cast of wine producers...
By Chris Mercer Published
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Champagne panel tasting: Bottles to look for under £40
Our experts rate grower and own-label Champagnes under £40...
By Andy Howard MW Last updated
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Champagne brands to buy: Over 100 vintage & non-vintage bottles rated
Yohan Castaing evaluates over 70 vintage releases from producers large and small...
By Yohan Castaing Last updated
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Champagne Philipponnat vertical: rare and recently-disgorged Clos des Goisses
The famous Mareuil-Sur-Aÿ vineyard is going fully organic, starting this year. Panos Kakaviatos tastes a vertical of Clos des Goisses vintages reaching back to 1964.
By Panos Kakaviatos Published
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Best French wines: 100 point scores
Top-scoring wines from Champagne to the Rhône...
By Georgie Hindle Published