• At the beginning

    Which is the oldest champagne house?

    Dear champagne lovers, Did you ever wonder which is the oldest champagne house? Well, it is actually the house of Ruinart, founded by Nicolas Ruinart, in Épernay, on 1 September 1729. Nowadays, this house is renowned all over the world and has become a true icon. It is the symbol of  know-how, expertise and the French art of living. If you don’t know much about the history of champagne yet, please let me invite you to discover more in this article. In the beginning: It all started with the intuition of Dom Thierry Ruinart, a Benedictine monk who was born in 1657, to a family of cloth merchants. This man…

  • Champagne and art of living,  Santé

    Champagne and art of living

    Is champagne good for your health? Champagne is synonymous with celebration all over the world. No party, wedding, birthday or business contract can be celebrated properly without champagne. Better still, consuming champagne, in moderation of course, brings several health benefits. But the real question is: is champagne really good for our health? The Grande Charte will answer this question and reveal the beneficial properties of this wonderful wine. The health benefits of champagne Few people know this, but champagne, before becoming a celebratory wine, was previously considered a therapeutic remedy to aid digestion, cure depression and rheumatism and promote recovery from childbirth – in fact it was said to heal…

  • At the beginning

    The History of Champagne

    Dear readers, It is important to know that since the very beginning of this era, wine growers have worked diligently to create the fine sparkling wine that is today, better known as champagne. This dedication and hard work have certainly not been in vain, since today champagne wine is the symbol of celebration par excellence throughout the world. In this article, I’m going to tell you about the history of champagne; its origin and evolution as well as the names that have contributed to its history. Let’s get started! First of all, I’m going to reveal champagnes’ origins and the key dates of its evolution.   The appearance of the…

  • Champagne manufacturing

    Making champagne

    The secrets of champagne making Dear enthusiasts, It’s no news that champagne is the most popular drink in the world for celebrating special occasions. All champagnes are made using the ‘méthode champenoise’ which involves following a certain number of steps to produce a truly exceptional end product!  Vineyard cultivation and the elaboration of champagne wines adhere to strict rules, probably the most stringent regulations of all. Every step requires a rigorous know-how approach which is the hallmark of champagne excellence. Would you like to discover the secrets of champagne making? Read on and I’ll reveal some interesting little secrets. What is the méthode champenoise? Champagne is not for everyone! Champagne…

  • The best champagnes,  Tips for lovers

    The champagne market

    Champagne and their famous houses Champagne wine is a product made from grapes grown in the Champagne region of northeastern France. The grapes used are very specific: Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier and Chardonnay. If you don’t know how a champagne wine is made, I invite you to read my article: the secrets of making a champagne wine according to the Champagne method. It is important to know that champagne belongs to the category of sparkling wines and is strictly regulated by the Comité Champagne, a sort of guardian and policeman of the appellation. Several countries can produce sparkling wines similar to champagne, but none of them has the right to…

  • The words of champagne

    The champagne glossary

    Hey Hey dear readers, Today we are going to review the vocabulary of champagne, by the way if you don’t know its history, you can consult my article dedicated to the history of champagne. In this article, I’m going to give you the important words to know and I’m also going to teach you how to decipher the label of a bottle. The words of champagne For each word, I will give you a brief definition as well as the main points to remember. What is a cuvée of Champagne ? A cuvée is a wine produced over a year for a vineyard, from the grape harvest to the bottling.…

  • Champagne and art of living

    Champagne and art of the table

    What to eat with champagne ? Dear Champagne lovers, So you have prepared your reception menu and would like to serve a glass of champagne or two to your guests but you don’t know which ones to choose… Or maybe you have an exceptional champagne in your cellar but you don’t have any idea what to serve along with it? Let’s start by saying that it is important to approach food and champagne pairing using only  food and drink of similar quality. Serve a medium or high end champagne with a high quality dish.  I can understand why choosing the right dish to pair with champagne is a little disconcerting,…

  • The best champagnes,  Tips for lovers

    Which are the greatest champagne wines?

    Why is champagne considered a “luxury” product? Champagne is a wine, whose grapes are obtained in an artisanal way, which basically means they must be harvested manually. The quantity of champagne produced every year is limited. Reasons for these limitations are due to the Comité Champagne (regulator of the Champagne appellation) that sets the maximum level of harvest allowed, and also due to the limited geographical area. Producers cannot make more bottles than the vines planted in the Champagne appellation area will allow. The supply of Champagne is therefore necessarily limited and this explains its exclusive and “luxury” side. Are the best champagnes the most expensive? No and fortunately! I…