Tag: champagne
Moët Hennessy Buys Stake in Jay-Z’s Armand de Brignac
by: Melissa Dowling
Paris-based Moët Hennessy has acquired a 50% stake in Armand de Brignac, the Champagne brand owned by entertainer Shawn Jay-Z Carter. The partnership includes in a …
Wine Reviews: Favorite Sparklers of 2020
by: Melissa Dowling
For this latest round of Cheers wine reviews, we tasked our panel of independent wine professionals with rating sparkling wines. As always, these selections include brief tasting notes, …
The Trick to Understanding Sparkling Wine Labels
by: Marnie Old
Bubbly wines are made differently than still wines, of course. There are three main styles, which are based on the European wine they emulate during the …
Mixed Bubbles: Sparkling Wine Trends For 2020
by: Melissa Dowling
Consumers love the bubbly: Champagne and sparkling wine volume consumption rose about 4% in 2019, according to the Beverage Information and Insights Group, reaching 24.9 million …
French Sparklers Get Reprieve From New Tariffs
by: Melissa Dowling
Champagne and other sparkling wines from France caught a break in the latest tariff war, at least for now: They were exempt from the 25% taxes …
Champagne And Sparkling Wines Are More Than Just Holiday Libations
by: Jack Robertiello
Whether it’s prosecco or cava, Champagne or California, or any number of sparkling wines from other regions, casual drinkers at bars and restaurants have been opting …
Armand de Brignac Blanc de Noirs Assemblage Two
by: Kyle Swartz
Champagne Armand de Brignac has announced the global launch of the second assemblage of its ultra-premium cuvée expression, Armand de Brignac Blanc de Noirs Assemblage Two …
How Much Sparkling Wine Has Grown In The Last Decade
by: Kyle Swartz
Consumption of sparkling wine and Champagne has increased 55% in the past decade (pictured atop). And it shows no sign of slowing down. According to the …
Champagne Armand de Brignac Demi Sec
by: Kyle Swartz
This month, just in time for summer, Champagne Armand de Brignac’s winemaking duo, Jean-Jacques and Alexandre Cattier, will launch their fifth prestige cuvée in the US: …
Wine Spotlight: How Armand de Brignac Handcrafts Luxury Champagne
by: Kyle Swartz
You may know Armand de Brignac champagne from its high profile in luxury culture. Poured in the music videos of Jay-Z and other hip-hop royalty, and …
