Culture news Russia and France extend Champagne label row into 2022 Since July 2, a modification of the Russian law obliges the distributors of champagne to exchange the prestigious title of "champagne" for that of "sparkling wine" on the label of the bottles written in Cyrillic. 26/10/2021
France France to resume champagne exports to Russia as talks bid falls flat Exports stopped because a new law in Russia meant French producers had to remove "champagne" from their bottles and replace it with "sparkling wine". 13/09/2021
Culture news EU court backs Champagne makers in 'champanillo' name protection case The Luxembourg-based Court of Justice said it is up to the Barcelona Provincial Court, which had requested the ECJ to interpret EU law, to decide on the matter. But it made clear that protective designations of origins cover “both products and services.” 09/09/2021
world news Uproar in Champagne over Russian law requiring sparkling wine label A new Russian law requires French champagne to be labelled "sparkling wine". 06/07/2021
USA The first Biden effect? A champagne rush in Washington DC Champagne and Californian sparkling wines have been flying of the shelves in the US' capital city, 09/11/2020
France Fizzling out: Champagne sales down as coronavirus pandemic rumbles on The bubbly stuff is often used as a barometer of global crises. 14/10/2020
France French producers come to an agreement to save champagne After an unsuccessful meeting last month, vineyards and champagne houses agreed to limit 2020's yield in order to curb COVID-19 crisis' damage to the industry. 19/08/2020
France COVID-19 knocks down champagne sales by an estimated €1.7 billion Producers in France's eastern Champagne region say they've lost an estimated €1.7 billion in sales for this year due to COVID-19 lockdown measures. 31/07/2020
France Migrants exploited harvesting grapes in Champagne region, court hears Six people and three companies have gone on trial in France, accused of exploiting migrants to harvest grapes for major winemakers in the Champagne region in 2018. 03/07/2020
Green News What to do and where to go in the wine-growing Champagne region We spend a weekend in Champagne, France, to sample the best the region has to offer from hotels to tastings and wellbeing experiences. 12/01/2020
Destinations New eco-luxury wooden houses open for booking in France We stayed at Cottages Antoinette, a trio of unusual accommodation overlooking a sea of vines in the Champagne region. 10/11/2019
Living Dine inside a re-enactment of the Orient Express Having recently opened, Bob Bob Cité is the latest French brasserie à la mode in London. 29/09/2019
Eco-Innovation A Rolls-Royce road trip featuring Champagne chests and Jay Z Let us take you on a journey through the vineyards of Champagne to discover Rolls-Royce's latest gadget. 08/07/2019
Destinations “We produce the wine of happiness in a land full of blood” Our interview with Pierre-Emmanuel Taittinger on Champagne’s UNESCO heritage status. 24/04/2019
Living Cheers to sustainable Champagne Winemakers aim at 25 per cent reduction of the Champagne's carbon footprint by 2025, with a 100% sustainable viticulture. 22/04/2019
Living Femme de Champagne - Part 2 “There’s space for women, and please come and join us. Just do it.” 11/01/2019
Living Femme de Champagne - Part 1 Female leaders in Champagne: important influences on the direction of the region. 10/01/2019
Living The best Champagnes for your Christmas dinner Champagne isn’t just for a celebratory glass: it pairs beautifully with a Christmas feast 18/12/2018
