The Champenois are working to adapt and recover Champagne’s position in the UK. But there is division among its ranks about how best to engage with younger consumers. James Lawrence reports
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Kosher Food and Wine Experience London (KFWE) has announced that all things sparkling will be a key element of this year’s show for the first time.
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Champagne Billecart-Salmon has appointed Mathieu Roland-Billecart to the position of chief executive officer.
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A Champagne and sparkling wine preserver that promises to keep fizz in optimum condition for up to four weeks has been officially launched to the on-trade following a trial in a selection of high end restaurants.
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The Tutelary Consortium for Prosecco DOC has announced an “exceptional” vintage for this year’s harvest.
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Copestick Murray, owned by German group Henkell which recently purchased Freixenet to form the world’s largest sparkling wine supplier, has added the first Champagne to its I Heart range to replicate the success of the brand’s Prosecco.
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Fields, Morris & Verdin (FMV) has expanded its Champagne portfolio with the addition of Leclerc Briant.
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Jascots has added Sekt Estate producer Schloss Vaux to its portfolio to tap Brits’ continued thirst for bubbles.
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Billecart-Salmon has launched a collector’s cuvée and unveiled a new cellar as part of its bicentenary celebrations.
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Fortnum & Mason has unveiled a ‘sparkling tea’ range positioned as an alternative to sparkling wine.
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For Cava connoisseurs, Prosecco and Champagne can’t compete when it comes to quality and value for money. Jo Gilbert looks at how businesses are converting
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Nyetimber has revealed plans to expand its international reach with the aim growing its exports to 20% in the next 10 years.
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Rathfinny Wine Estates has appointed Jebsen Fine Wines as its exclusive distributor in Hong Kong.
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Plumpton College has, in partnership with Sparkling Wine World Championship (CSWWC) and Nyetimber introduced a ‘light strike’ awareness day coinciding with summer solstice - the longest day of the year.
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Exports of Crémant de Loire wine to the UK rose 34.2% in volume in 2017 to 4,255 hl, according to data released by InterLoire - the association for Loire Valley wines.
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Producers of premium Prosecco that can cost as much per bottle as Champagne have kicked off a campaign to encourage Brits to reappraise Italian fizz.
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Berkmann Wine Cellars has signed a deal as the exclusive UK distributor of Canevel.
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The Good Wine Shop has partnered with merchants and restaurants from across the industry to launch the third Grower Champagne Month campaign.
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Wine Intelligence has predicted sparkling wine consumption in China is poised to take off boosted by a wave of more affordable options.
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The Great British love affair with Champagne has been waning – except at the premium end. James Lawrence reports
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