The Best Champagne: How to Choose It by Budget and Taste
There's no single best Champagne, only the one that's right for you. Our guidance by budget, style and occasion so you never get it wrong again.
Cellar Tours in Champagne: The Complete Guide (Reims & Épernay)
How a Champagne cellar tour works, where to book in Reims and Épernay, what it costs, and our tips for choosing the right one.
What to Do in Épernay: The Avenue de Champagne and Our Must-Sees
Visiting Épernay, the capital of Champagne: the Avenue de Champagne, the houses to tour, the cellars, and our tips for a great day out.
Champagne Tasting in Reims: Where and How to Taste
Where to enjoy a Champagne tasting in Reims: grand houses, UNESCO chalk cellars and Champagne bars. Our tips for tasting like a pro.
The Grape Varieties of Champagne: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Meunier
Which grape varieties go into Champagne? Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier and the forgotten varieties: the role, character and terroir of each.
Crémant or Champagne: What's the Difference (and When to Choose Which)?
Crémant and Champagne: same method, different terroir and rules. Understand what sets them apart and which to choose depending on the occasion and budget.
Organic & Biodynamic Champagne: Understanding and Choosing Well
What is organic Champagne? Certifications, how it differs from biodynamics and sustainable viticulture, and how to spot it when buying.
Rosé Champagne: How It's Made, Styles and Food Pairings
How rosé Champagne is made (blending or saignée), the styles that exist and what to enjoy it with. The complete guide.
Wine-Tasting Weekend in Champagne: A 2-Day Reims–Épernay Itinerary
A ready-made itinerary for a wine-tasting weekend in Champagne: cellar visits, tastings, where to stay and great spots between Reims and Épernay.
Blanc de blancs, blanc de noirs, rosé: reading a champagne through its grapes
Blanc de blancs, blanc de noirs, assemblage, rosé: what these terms reveal about the grape varieties, colour and style of a champagne, and how to choose.
Brut, extra-brut, brut nature, sec, demi-sec: champagne dosage explained
Brut, extra-brut, brut nature, sec, demi-sec, doux: what these terms mean, how much sugar they contain, and which champagne to choose for the occasion.
Champagne, Crémant, Prosecco, Cava: What's the Difference?
Champagne, crémant, prosecco, cava, sparkling wine, rosé or white: method, region, grape varieties and price. The clear guide so you never mix up your sparkling wines again.
Visiting Veuve Clicquot in Reims: what you need to know
Everything you need to plan a visit to Veuve Clicquot in Reims: the history of the house, its chalk cellars and our booking tips.
How champagne is made: the traditional method explained
From harvest to disgorgement: the steps of the champagne method that give champagne its bubbles, explained simply.
The Champagne tourist routes: 3 itineraries to follow
The Champagne tourist routes: Montagne de Reims, Marne Valley and Côte des Blancs. Itineraries, landscapes and villages to discover.