Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

Hedonism to offer collection of rare Dom Pérignon vintages

Published: 28 August, 2015

Luxury London retailer Hedonism Wines is to open a cellar devoted to rare vintages of Dom Pérignon Champagne.

Champagne provides some fizz for Pernod Ricard as annual sales nudge ahead by 2%

Published: 27 August, 2015

Champagne and Irish whiskey were among the main drivers of global growth for Pernod Ricard in 2014/15, though the spirits giant turned in only a modest overall sales increase of 2%. The company described the performance as "solid".

Model Karembeu joins up with Lanson's Tsarine to launch Champagne

Published: 26 August, 2015

Fashion model Adriana Karembeu has put her name to a new Champagne in the Lanson International portfolio.

Jascots launches on-trade exclusive Champagne

Published: 21 August, 2015

On-trade supplier Jascots Wine Merchants has launched its own Champagne brand.

Prosecco up 72% in off-trade to overtake Champagne sales by value

Published: 19 August, 2015

British consumers spent more on Champagne than prosecco in the last year.

On-trade venues line up programme of events to celebrate National Champagne Week

Published: 12 August, 2015

Nineteen on-trade venues have signed up for National Champagne Week which runs from October 1-7.

Gosset and Frapin leave McKinley Vintners for Louis Latour Agencies

Published: 04 August, 2015

Louis Latour Agencies has poached both Champagne Gosset and Cognac Frapin from McKinley Vintners. The two prestigious brands - both owned by family group Renaud Cointreau - joined the Latour portfolio on 1 August 2015.

Jacquart looks to Gonzalez to drive UK profile and sales

Published: 30 July, 2015

Champagne Jacquart has appointed Diane Gonzalez as its new UK business development manager.

Insights: The increasing commonality of prestige Champagne

Published: 29 July, 2015

James Lawrence examines the increasing commonality of the de luxe and vintage Champagne segment.

Champagne Lanson has a 'perfect start' to summer campaign

Published: 27 July, 2015

Champagne Lanson's 'The Perfect Start' programme of sponsorship throughout the British summer is already bearing fruit.

Champagne & Fromage bistro and shop concept expands with third London site

Published: 22 July, 2015

Bistro and retail deli concept Champagne & Fromage has opened its third site in London.

Multi-vintage Lallier Champagne makes UK debut through Boutinot

Published: 21 July, 2015

Champagne Lallier has released the first cuvée in its Série R collection of multi-vintage NV Champagnes through Boutinot in the UK.

Q&A: Julie Campos takes the helm of Nicolas Feuillatte

Published: 21 July, 2015

It's been six months since Julie Campos took the helm at Nicolas Feuillatte. Erin Smith caught up with her to find out how she plans to shake up the status quo for the iconic Champagne brand

Jay-Z's Ace of Spades Champagne range releases two new labels

Published: 14 July, 2015

Two new expressions of the cult Champagne brand owned by rap star Jay-Z have been released in the UK.

Rosé up 43% and Champagne 'strong' as summer sun brings cheer to Waitrose drinks sales

Published: 13 July, 2015

Recent warm weather in parts of the UK has seen sales of some wines and spirits soar at Waitrose.

Taittinger extends links with performing arts through RADA sponsorship

Published: 08 July, 2015

Champagne Taittinger has signed up to be the official Champagne partner of the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art for its major fundraising events over the next year.

Glenfiddich and Piper-Heidsieck supplier wins rugby World Cup deal

Published: 03 July, 2015

William Grant has been named as the official spirits and Champagne provider to this autumn's Rugby World Cup.

Lanson Champagne year end results down slightly, but looks to expand globally

Published: 23 June, 2015

Lanson Champagne's year end financial results saw revenue and profit slide for the year, but with renewed investment in the brand, building inventory stocks and expanding internationally, Paul Beavis told harpers.co.uk at Vinexpo, he is optimistic about the future of the brand.

Bruno Paillard Champagne seeks clarity with pack revamp

Published: 09 June, 2015

Champagne house Bruno Paillard has redesigned the packaging for its range including putting its Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs into clear glass for the first time.