Joseph Perrier Opens Its Cellars by Night for Champagne Day in Châlons
On 18 October 2026, Joseph Perrier welcomed visitors to a nocturnal tour of its caves in Châlons as part of the annual Champagne Day celebrations.
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French State May Block Roederer Group's Burgundy Vineyard Acquisition
The Roederer group's plans to acquire vineyards in Burgundy are facing potential intervention from the French state, raising questions about cross-regional consolidation in the wine industry.
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The 2026 Champagne Harvest Is the Earliest Since Records Began in 1893
Picking commenced in Champagne on 9 September 2026, marking the most precocious vendange in more than 130 years of recorded harvest data.
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Ruinart Brut listed at €53.49 at E.Leclerc, bringing a prestige label within broader reach
E.Leclerc, one of France's leading supermarket chains, is offering Ruinart Brut at €53.49, positioning a recognised premium champagne house within the accessible end of the prestige segment.
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Nicolas Feuillatte earns three stars in the Hachette Guide, recognised for quality and value
The Hachette Guide has awarded Nicolas Feuillatte champagne a three-star rating, with the house also singled out for offering strong value for money.
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Champagne Shipments Rise 3.2% Through September, Lifted by Export Demand
Champagne shipments grew 3.2% through the end of September, with export growth identified as the principal driver of the increase.
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Bollinger to be served aboard American Airlines Flagship First and Business class from June 2026
Bollinger Champagne has been selected to feature in American Airlines' premium cabin service, available across Flagship First and Business class flights from June 2026.
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Jean-Baptiste Lecaillon of Roederer Named Best Winemaker of the Year by Vinous
Antonio Galloni of Vinous awarded Jean-Baptiste Lecaillon of Champagne Roederer the title of Best Winemaker of the Year, with the recognition announced on 22 December 2022.
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Maison Lenoble Enters the Zero-Dosage Arena with Two New Cuvées
Maison Lenoble has released two zero-dosage champagnes, V16 and V20, joining a broader movement in Champagne that has carried brut nature styles from niche curiosity to mainstream consideration.
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Champagne Shipments Reach 174.2 Million Bottles in First Nine Months of 2026
Champagne recorded shipments of 174.2 million bottles through September 2026, with export demand identified as the primary force behind the region's performance.
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Richard Geoffroy leaves Dom Pérignon after 28 years to make sake in rural Japan
After nearly three decades as Chef de Cave at Dom Pérignon, during which he oversaw 23 vintages, Richard Geoffroy has departed the house at the age of 64 to pursue sake production in rural Japan.
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Piot-Sévillano to Host Jazz, Aromas and Vibratory Tastings at Vignobles en Scène 2026
The second edition of Vignobles en Scène returns to the Marne Valley on 16–18 October 2026, with Piot-Sévillano offering jazz concerts, aroma workshops and vibratory tastings at their Vincelles estate.
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Preface Wine Opens in Delray Beach with Champagne and a Baseball-Themed Tasting
Preface Wine, a hybrid wine shop and bar in Pineapple Grove, Delray Beach, celebrates its grand opening on 22 October 2026 with champagne service and an intimate eight-seat tasting event.
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Tavern enters the can with Cannes Royale, its new ready-to-drink champagne
Tavern has launched Cannes Royale, a ready-to-drink canned champagne designed to open new drinking occasions and attract a broader consumer base to the category.
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The MICHELIN Guide to Unveil Its First Champagne Grapes Selection in February 2027
The MICHELIN Guide has announced it will launch its first dedicated MICHELIN grapes selection for Champagne on 4 February 2027, extending a wine-rating initiative previously applied to Burgundy and Bordeaux.
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Barons de Rothschild Unveils Two Parcel-Specific Cuvées from the Côte des Blancs
Barons de Rothschild has launched Le Bateau and Les Maladries, two parcel-specific cuvées drawn from grand crus of the Côte des Blancs, marking a deliberate strategic turn towards single-vineyard champagne.
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Comité Champagne: No Alternative to Pesticides for Flavescence Dorée, but Research Presses On
The Comité Champagne has confirmed that no current substitute exists for pesticides in controlling flavescence dorée, whilst acknowledging that research into alternatives remains active.
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Bollinger Opens an Exclusive Membership Club to Bring Customers Closer to the House
Champagne Bollinger has launched a members' club offering curated, exclusive experiences, marking a deliberate shift towards direct consumer engagement.
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Champagne Bollinger appoints Émilien Boutillat as its new Cellar Master
Champagne Bollinger has named Émilien Boutillat as Cellar Master, a role that will shape the house's winemaking direction and quality standards going forward.
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Besserat de Bellefon releases its first vintage blanc de noirs
The Champagne house Besserat de Bellefon has launched its first vintage blanc de noirs, expanding a portfolio that previously offered the style only in non-vintage form.
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Ruinart to Host Tables Singulières Across Three Days in June 2026
Ruinart will stage its tables singulières experiential event from 26 to 28 June 2026, bringing together gastronomy and champagne tasting in a format the house has previously presented.
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Cdiscount to offer reduced pricing on Ruinart Champagne from 6 October 2026
French e-commerce retailer Cdiscount has announced a price reduction on Ruinart Champagne, with the promotion set to commence at 11:00 on 6 October 2026.
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Comité Champagne Commits One Tenth of Its Budget to Appellation Protection
The Comité Champagne has allocated 10% of its budget to defending the Champagne AOC designation against misuse and counterfeiting, underscoring the industry's regulatory priorities.
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Louis Roederer Marks 250 Years with the Release of Cristal 2018
The Champagne house Louis Roederer is celebrating 250 years of operation alongside the release of its latest vintage of Cristal, the 2018.
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Taittinger Poured at Charles III's State Dinner for Macron
A bottle of Taittinger champagne was served at the state dinner hosted by King Charles III in honour of French President Emmanuel Macron on 9 July 2025.
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Dom Pérignon and Damien Hirst Unite for a Butterfly-Adorned Holiday Collection
Dom Pérignon has released a holiday collaboration with British artist Damien Hirst, presenting two vintages in butterfly-themed packaging alongside matching boxes, priced at $300.
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Champagne Castelnau releases HC n°5, signalling a turn toward aromatic purity
Champagne Castelnau has released HC n°5, a wine that embodies the region's growing preference for aromatic clarity over heavy oak influence.
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Fleur de Miraval Marks Ten Years of Rosé with the Release of ER5
Champagne Fleur de Miraval, the only maison exclusively devoted to rosé champagne, celebrates a decade of production with the launch of its ER5 release.
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Best Old Vintage Awards: Terre de Vins reveals the top 20 of its second edition
Thirty-two champagne domaines competed in a blind tasting of 1995, 1996, and 1998 vintages at l'Arbane restaurant in Reims, with international specialists determining the top 20 rankings.
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Épernay Honoured with National Award for Wine Heritage Preservation
The City of Épernay has received a national award recognising its commitment to preserving the viticultural heritage of the Champagne region.
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Dom Pérignon Joins Forces with Damien Hirst for a Limited-Edition Holiday Release
Dom Pérignon has unveiled two limited-edition bottles bearing exclusive artwork by British contemporary artist Damien Hirst, marking a notable convergence of fine champagne and the art world.
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Vranken-Pommery to sell Heidsieck & Co Monopole in bid to reduce debt
Vranken-Pommery has announced the divestiture of the historic Heidsieck & Co Monopole champagne brand as part of a deliberate effort to reduce the group's debt burden.
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Damien Hirst Brings His Kaleidoscope Series to Dom Pérignon in a Limited-Edition Bottle Collaboration
British artist Damien Hirst has created limited-edition bottle designs for Dom Pérignon, drawing inspiration from his Kaleidoscope series in a collaboration announced in October 2026.
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Orpale: De Saint-Gall's Grand Cru Champagne Earns Praise for Its Value
Terre de Vins has spotlighted Orpale, the prestige cuvée from Union Champagne's De Saint-Gall brand, commending its quality-to-price ratio despite the label's relative obscurity.
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Cdiscount offers a price reduction on Ruinart Champagne from 30 September 2026
French e-commerce retailer Cdiscount announced a price reduction on Ruinart Champagne, effective from 11:00 on 30 September 2026, underscoring growing competition in the online premium sparkling wine market.
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Maison Pommery delays final accounts and names Nathalie Vranken as chief executive
The Champagne house Maison Pommery has postponed publication of its final accounts and appointed Nathalie Vranken to the role of chief executive officer.
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Jean-Rémy Rapeneau Launches a Walking Experience Linking Two Champagne Houses in Reims
A new oenological and cultural walking route in Reims connects the Champagne houses Charles de Cazanove and G.H. Martel, both part of the Rapeneau family group.
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Krug Opens Larrabee Studios to the Public for Champagne Tasting with Live Music
On 15 September 2026, Krug opened Larrabee Studios to the public, pairing champagne tasting with live music in an immersive brand experience.
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Champagne's 2026 Harvest Recruitment Drive Expands Under Comité Champagne and France Travail
Comité Champagne and France Travail have announced an expansion of their joint recruitment programme aimed at securing seasonal labour for the 2026 Champagne harvest.
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The 2026 Champagne Vintage Shows Promise for Exceptional Wines
Early assessments of the 2026 Champagne harvest point to strong quality potential, with alcohol levels running higher than the regional norm.
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Climate Change Cuts Champagne's Ripening Window by a Fifth
Grape ripening in Champagne has shortened from 100 days to 80 days, a change attributed to climate change that is reshaping harvest planning across the region.
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Champagne AOC grants exceptional alcohol threshold for the 2026 harvest
The Champagne appellation has authorised bottles from the 2026 harvest to exceed 13 degrees of alcohol, a departure from established production norms driven by climate conditions.
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Champagne AOC grants exceptional alcohol limit for the 2026 harvest
The Comité Champagne has authorised bottles from the 2026 harvest to exceed the traditional 13-degree alcohol threshold, citing climate-driven shifts in grape ripeness.
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Pommery Reports Wider Losses in H1 2026 as Champagne Sales Begin to Recover
Maison Pommery has disclosed deepened losses for the first half of 2026, even as broader champagne sales show encouraging signs of recovery across the sector.
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Roederer announces Cristal Late Release 2008 and Cristal 2018
Louis Roederer has announced the release of two new expressions of Cristal: a late-disgorged 2008 vintage and the 2018 vintage, marking a significant moment for one of Champagne's most celebrated prestige cuvées.
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Taittinger introduces 'Assemblez-moi', a mystery dinner experience in Reims
Taittinger has launched 'Assemblez-moi', a mystery dinner held in Reims where guests discover the menu only once seated at the table.
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Taittinger Confirmed as Official Champagne of the FIFA World Cup 2026 for a Second Time
Champagne Taittinger has been named the Official Champagne of the FIFA World Cup 2026™, marking the Champagne region house's second appointment to the role.
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Beyond the Cellar: Didier Mariotti of Veuve Clicquot on His Passion for Flying
Decanter profiles Didier Mariotti of Veuve Clicquot, revealing how his passion for aviation — which he likens to surfing the clouds — shapes the man behind one of Champagne's most prominent houses.
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Champagne Jacquart ventures into Côte des Bar with a Pinot Noir single-vineyard cuvée
Champagne Jacquart has launched the fourth edition of its Triple 1 collection, presenting a single-vineyard cuvée sourced from Côte des Bar and crafted entirely from Pinot Noir.
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Céline Risso appointed maîtresse de maison at Royal Champagne in Champillon
Royal Champagne has named Céline Risso as its new maîtresse de maison, placing her at the helm of hospitality operations at the Champillon estate.