This year saw the earliest Champagne harvest in the drink’s history. Picking started from August 17, which is earlier than ever before, according to the Comite Champagne. The quality is also said to be good, following the “exceptional pattern” set in 2018 and 2019. The Comite Champagne said a “top-quality harvest” is the first requirement for the production of a Grand Vin, and the weather…

Comité Champagne has launched an official online learning course for those in the drinks trade. The platform (www.champagne-mooc.com) offers insight designed for anyone who wants to improve their knowledge of presenting, tasting and selling Champagne. The courses are aimed at sommeliers, wine merchants, buyers and sales representatives. There are two versions available: the Classic Version and the Premium Version. The Classic version, which is…