Champagne Sales, Trends and Challenges Today

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Corey Ladouceur — Tue, 21 Oct 2014 19:43:43 GMT

Like the Champagne Campain. Something I need to get on board with right away.

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Anonymous — Tue, 14 Oct 2014 22:12:10 GMT

Really enjoyed this read. I love the Champagne Campaign idea! I always tell people I drink bubbles when I want because I am celebrating life.

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Lacey Burke — Mon, 15 Sep 2014 14:46:32 GMT

Thanks so much to everyone for this super informative article/survey.

I have had the amazing cotechino paired with Ruinart rosé at Corkbuzz, and can attest that is truly is a fantastic pairing :)

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Anonymous — Mon, 08 Sep 2014 03:18:20 GMT

Loved reading all of your thoughts and experiences with Champagne sales & service. Very helpful. Cheers!

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Christopher Gaither — Tue, 02 Sep 2014 03:51:47 GMT

Well done. This is the impetus we need to get Champagne into more guests' glasses. I think a bit of knowledge of the history and development of the region is definitely important in relating it to guests, and convincing them that they are tasting much more than delicious bubbly-they are tasting a piece of history.

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Stevie Stacionis — Mon, 01 Sep 2014 18:17:09 GMT

It's always been a challenge for me to convince people to drink Champagne over Cava or Cremant in particular since they're made in the same way and come in at such a more accessible price point. I think for the average consumer, the "taste differences" between, say, Cremant and Champagne just aren't substantial enough to sway them to a true Champagne. Anyone have luck in convincing guests otherwise on a regular occasion? What is your approach?

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Elliott Wang — Mon, 01 Sep 2014 02:09:24 GMT

Every time someone asks me what my favorite wine is or something to that effect, I always tell them that if I could pick one wine to live with for the rest of my life, it'd certainly be Champagne. For awhile I was also on a mission to bring sec & demi-sec Champagnes back... anybody wanna join me on that quest?!

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Claude Isambert — Sun, 31 Aug 2014 17:07:36 GMT

great article, makes me want to go back to work and reflect on my reading! Work at studio by the beach and we have a beautiful sunset every night but haven't seen or offered as much champagne as we should! From today on will suggest more of my great grower producers list!

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GuildSomm Admin — Sun, 31 Aug 2014 15:33:07 GMT

Our next expanded guide is on Burgundy and will be coming out shortly. No short term expanded guide on Champagne but for sure at some point. However we have 5 new videos coming out this year and one will be on Champagne.

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Sean Dowling — Sun, 31 Aug 2014 07:06:20 GMT

Expanded guide on Champagne soon? Always wanted to know more about it but there doesn't seem to be the same level of information available as many other areas. Or can anyone recommend a great book on Champagne?

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Emily Harrington — Sun, 31 Aug 2014 04:54:15 GMT

Great feature! However, it would be nice to know the total number of participants for the survey in order to give some perspective on the results. Thanks for the insight and the thought-provoking points brought up in the interviews.

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Maximilian Kast — Sat, 30 Aug 2014 14:40:29 GMT

Great and very important read, it is amazing that only 5% is enjoyed as a pairing for food, seems like a change we can all help make happen.