US overtakes UK as Champagne’s most valuable market
Total champagne shipments in 2015 are up 1.7% on 2014, to 312,531,444, bottles, the highest volume figure recorded since 2011, according to the CIVC (Comité interprofessionnel du vin de Champagne).
Champagne tourist figures up 15% following UNESCO listing
Tourist figures in Champagne are up 15% on last year as a result of the ‘UNESCO World Heritage effect’, according to the president of the Associations Paysages du Champagne.
Tim Hall is UK Champagne Ambassador
The Champagne Bureau has announced that Tim Hall is the 2013 UK Champagne Ambassador.
Françoise Peretti: The World's Best Champagne Bars
Next up in our series of World's 50 Best Bars spin-off articles we examine the world's best Champagne bars.
China recognises Champagne
The Chinese government has officially recognised Champagne as a protected geographical indication.
Champagne regains fizz
The Champagne Bureau has reported increased shipments in 2011. Total shipments worldwide rose from 319.5 million bottles in 2010 to 323 million in 2011.
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