the latest champagne news
Read the latest insight & news from the sharpest thought leaders in the world of Champagne
Champagne Friday 134 – Hautbois, Bouché, Mignon
Every Friday The no1 Champagne expert in the world will taste new & old Champagne s to
2025 Harvest Report by Hervé Dantan, Maison Lanson Cellar Master
Hervé Dantan gives an initial overview of the growing season and the harvest – an exceptional vintage
Vin Rare: Beyond the Bottle, Into the Pantheon of Legends
Let TheChampagneSommelier unravel the mystique of ‘Vin Rare.’ This isn’t just about a dusty bottle; it’s about
Champagne Friday 133 Rafflin, Virginie T., Besserat de Bellefon
Every Friday The no1 Champagne expert in the world will taste new & old Champagne s to
Christie’s: The Glorious Cellar of a European Connoisseur
This isn’t just a sale; it’s a window into the passion of a collector with a highly
Experience the harvest 2025 with Moët & Chandon
Share in the journey of Excellence and savior-Faire; Experience the harvest with Moët & Chandon 2025. [
Champagne Friday 132 – Chapuy x 3
Every Friday The no1 Champagne expert in the world will taste new & old Champagne s to
The Forgotten Southern Italy
This summer Richard Juhlin took a Giro d’Italia (in the south). [ read the full champagne story ]
New release – 2016 Bollinger ’B’
Richard Juhlin tasted 2016 Bollinger ’B’ as the first wine writer in the world. [read the full champagne
Champagne Friday 131 – Augustin x 3
Every Friday The no1 Champagne expert in the world will taste new & old Champagne s to
A Terroir of Transcendent Elegance: An Ode to Les Chétillons
TheChampagneSommelier tells the story of a truly legendary terroir – Les Chétillons. [ read the full champagne
The Liquid Gold Standard: Why Fine Champagne Is the Ultimate Investment for a New Era
Triumphant rise of Champagne as a legitimate, high-performing, and deeply rewarding investment asset. [ read the full
the champagne club stories
Read the latest long read articles from the sharpest thought leaders in the world of Champagne
New fantastic award for Richard Juhlin – Gourmand Awards
After being awarded more World Cup gold medals than any other wine writer over the years at
New release – 2016 Bollinger ’Vieilles Vignes Françaises’
Richard Juhlin tasted 2016 Bollinger ’Vieilles Vignes Françaises’ as the first wine writer in the world. [read the full
Champagne Hiking [season 2025]
The Bubble-Soaked Trails of Summer 2025: Champagne Club by Richard Juhlin’s Hike Goes Full Magnum! [read the
Podcast – The wine list 10.0 – Palace – Helsinki ★★ [fin]
Listen to the podcast – The wine list – episode 10 – on two star Guide Michelin
A Vinous Journey Through Time at Lanson – A Dinner for the Ages
by TheChampagneSommelier (momentarily possessed by the poetry of bubbles and the rush of time) 1996-1921 [read the
Provenance, in the context of rare champagne?
Champagne Club by Richard Juhlin discusses provenance, in the context of rare champagnes and fine wines. [read
Lanson Vintage Collection – a dream of paradise achieved in reality
Read Richard Juhlin & Björnstierne Antonssons story of a rare history through a mythical champagne. [read the
Podcast – The wine list 9.0 – Jordnær – Gentofte ★★★ [dk]
Listen to the podcast – The wine list – episode 9 – on three star Guide Michelin
Avenue de Champagne in Épernay
Avenue de Champagne in Épernay stands as a testament to the rich heritage and enduring legacy of
the champagne interviews
Interviews with some of the Champagne Legends in the world of Champagne. Now & then we will interview some of the true people of Champagne. We will ask a questions about their company, their profession current trends, their iconic bottles, etc.
The Friday interview in SvD with Richard Juhlin
Richard Juhlin was interviewed in Svenska Dagbladets Friday section. [read the full champagne story] What kind of
Champagne Friday 102 – Bonnaire 2016-1975
Every Friday The no1 Champagne expert in the world will taste new & old Champagne s to
VINE & BUBBLE Podcast – Tom Hewson
VINE & BUBBLE sat down with Tom Hewson for this special interview. [read the full champagne story]
VINE & BUBBLE Podcast – Peter Liem
VINE & BUBBLE sat down with Peter Liem for this special interview. [read the full champagne story]
VINE & BUBBLE Podcast – Dominique Demarville
VINE & BUBBLE sat down with Dominique Demarville for this special interview. [read the full champagne story]
A Sommelier’s Insight: ASI launches own podcast
ASI launches own podcast in collaboration with ASI Magazine. [read the full champagne story] Welcome to “A
Friday Champagne 67.0 – Agrapart ’Vénus’ @ Cavalaire-sûr-Mer [FRA]
Every Friday The no1 Champagne expert in the world will taste new & old Champagne s to
5 bottles & 5 questions Knut-Espen Misje [nor]
Every Saturday TheChampagneSommelier will ask 5 questions about 5 coeur de bouteilles to friends and Champagne lovers from near
Interview with Pierre Larmandier [Champagne Larmandier-Bernier]
Every bottle tells a story. What’s Yours? Every week we interview people in the world of Champagne on their iconic bottles. Now
5 bottles - 5 questions
Every bottle tells a story. What's Yours? Every week we interview people in the world of Champagne on their iconic bottles.
This section is inspired by our friends at Dos Gardenias.
5 bottles & 5 questions Ida Kilåker [swe]
Every Saturday TheChampagneSommelier will ask 5 questions about 5 coeur de bouteilles to friends and Champagne lovers from near
5 bottles & 5 questions Johan Nilsson [swe]
Every Saturday TheChampagneSommelier will ask 5 questions about 5 coeur de bouteilles to friends and Champagne lovers from near
5 bottles & 5 questions Knut-Espen Misje [nor]
Every Saturday TheChampagneSommelier will ask 5 questions about 5 coeur de bouteilles to friends and Champagne lovers from near
5 bottles & 5 questions Jenny Nilsson Tolonen [swe]
Every Saturday TheChampagneSommelier will ask 5 questions about 5 coeur de bouteilles to friends and Champagne lovers from near
5 bottles & 5 questions Mikk Parre [est]
Every Saturday TheChampagneSommelier will ask 5 questions about 5 coeur de bouteilles to friends and Champagne lovers from near
5 bottles & 5 questions Blaine Ashley [us]
Every Saturday TheChampagneSommelier will ask 5 questions about 5 coeur de bouteilles to friends and Champagne lovers from near
5 bottles & 5 questions Vania Valentini [ita]
Every Saturday TheChampagneSommelier will ask 5 questions about 5 coeur de bouteilles to friends and Champagne lovers from near
5 bottles & 5 questions Yannick Durbaca [bel]
Every Saturday TheChampagneSommelier will ask 5 questions about 5 coeur de bouteilles to friends and Champagne lovers from near
5 bottles & 5 questions Vladislav Markin [rus]
Every Saturday TheChampagneSommelier will ask 5 questions about 5 coeur de bouteilles to friends and Champagne lovers from near
the champagne films
What will RJ be drinking this Friday? Here we samples film clips from trips, tastings, dinners etc. Watch the latest clips
Champagne Friday 134 – Hautbois, Bouché, Mignon
Every Friday The no1 Champagne expert in the world will taste new & old Champagne s to
Champagne Friday 133 Rafflin, Virginie T., Besserat de Bellefon
Every Friday The no1 Champagne expert in the world will taste new & old Champagne s to
Champagne Friday 132 – Chapuy x 3
Every Friday The no1 Champagne expert in the world will taste new & old Champagne s to
Champagne Friday 131 – Augustin x 3
Every Friday The no1 Champagne expert in the world will taste new & old Champagne s to
Champagne Friday 130 – Coulon, Tarlant, Bardiau
Every Friday The no1 Champagne expert in the world will taste new & old Champagne s to
The Friday interview in SvD with Richard Juhlin
Richard Juhlin was interviewed in Svenska Dagbladets Friday section. [read the full champagne story] What kind of
2025 Richard Juhlin Annual Champagne Tasting
Every Friday The no1 Champagne expert in the world will taste new & old Champagnes to give
Champagne Friday 129 – Lanson Private Collection
Every Friday The no1 Champagne expert in the world will taste new & old Champagne s to
Champagne Friday 128 – Piper Heidsieck Essentiel
Every Friday The no1 Champagne expert in the world will taste new & old Champagne s to
the annual Richard Juhlin tasting
In May every year RJ & his tasting panel set up a great tasting with different themes. Or as we like to refer to it - The Real Stockholm Marathon.
2025 Richard Juhlin Annual Champagne Tasting
Every Friday The no1 Champagne expert in the world will taste new & old Champagnes to give
Champagne Friday 105 – The Juhlin Tasting 2024
Every Friday The no1 Champagne expert in the world will taste new & old Champagne s to
The Annual Richard Juhlin Tasting 2023
For the fourteenth year in a row, Richard Juhlin organized The Annual Richard Juhlin Champagne Tasting’ at Lidingö outside…
The Annual Richard Juhlin Tasting’22 – Cuvée de Préstige
For the twelfth year in a row, Richard Juhlin organized ‘The Richard Juhlin Champagne Tasting’ on Lidingö outside Stockholm….
The Annual Richard Juhlin Tasting’22
For the twelfth year in a row, Richard Juhlin organized ‘The Richard Juhlin Champagne Tasting’ on Lidingö…
The Annual Juhlin Tasting’20 – vintages ’11’12’13 [collaboration with Twenty Studios]
For ten years I have arranged an annual blind themed tasting with the 12 best champagne tasters…
The Annual Juhlin Tasting’19 – Spécial Club & the best growers [collaboration with Twenty Studios]
SPÉCIAL CLUB – the prestige cuvée from small growers in Champagne For several years we have been…
The Annual Juhlin tasting’18 – vintages ’08 ’09’10 [collaboration with Twenty Studios]
For the past eight years, I and my tasting group have been doing in Champagne Club a…
The Annual Juhlin tasting’17 – Non-vintage & Vinothèque [collaboration with Twenty Studios]
The theme felt obvious when we arranged ‘The Annual Juhlin Tasting’ for the seventh year in a…
the chronicles
Sometimes on the road, in a restaurant, at home, in the summer house or after a great dinner with friends - we reflect on our champagne experiences & life. This will be in the format of a chronicle.
Vin Rare: Beyond the Bottle, Into the Pantheon of Legends
Let TheChampagneSommelier unravel the mystique of ‘Vin Rare.’ This isn’t just about a dusty bottle; it’s about
The Forgotten Southern Italy
This summer Richard Juhlin took a Giro d’Italia (in the south). [ read the full champagne story ]
Chronicle: The Problem with Perfection
TheChampagneSommelier reflects on Champagne & Perfection. [ read the full champagne story ] The main question …
On Her Majesty’s Secret Wine Service
TheChampagneSommelier takes a piece of earnest, heroic prose and filter it through the gin-soaked, world-weary lens of
A Civil War at the Dinner Table
TheChampagneSommelier reflects in a chronicle on the importance (or not) of matching food with your meal. [
Champagne’s High-Wire Act: The Importance of Balance
TheChampagneSommelier reflects on The Importance of Balance in champagne. [ read the full champagne story ] Ah,
If Champagne Grand Crus Were Celebrities
TheChampagneSommelier got inspired by an article by Tom Hewson @ Six Atmospheres. Here’s his reflection on If
A Gastronomic Discourse: Desert Island Champagne
TheChampagneSommelier reflects on A Desert Island Champagne [read the full champagne story] The question, I must admit,
The Champagne Problem ?!
TheChampagneSommelier reflects on over-reservations in restaurants. [read the full champagne story] Alright, settle down. I hear you.
the tasting notes
Here we will display new releases & vintages from the world of champagne.
New release – 2016 Bollinger ’B’
Richard Juhlin tasted 2016 Bollinger ’B’ as the first wine writer in the world. [read the full champagne
Recipe from Henriot – Escalopes of Foie Gras
This exquisite recipe combines the richness of foie gras with the sweet and tangy notes of caramelized
Tasting interpretation Magnum Opus – 1975 Deutz ‘Blanc de Noirs d’Aÿ Vinothèque’
For the book ‘Champagne Magnum Opus’, Richard Juhlin gave photographer Pål Allan free hands to visually interpret
Tasting Notes Magnum Opus – 2008 Perrier-Jouët ‘Belle Epoque’
For the book ‘Champagne Magnum Opus’, Richard Juhlin gave photographer Pål Allan free hands to visually interpret
Tasting note – Louis Roederer ‘Collection 245’ (2020-base)
Champagne Club by Richard Juhlin tasted Louis Roederer ‘Collection 245’ [read the full champagne story] « It
New release – 2015 Bollinger ’La Côte aux Enfants’
Richard Juhlin tasted New release – 2015 Bollinger ’La Côte aux Enfants’ as the first wine writer in
New release – 2016 Bollinger ’Vieilles Vignes Françaises’
Richard Juhlin tasted 2016 Bollinger ’Vieilles Vignes Françaises’ as the first wine writer in the world. [read the full
New release – Bollinger ’PN TX 20’
Richard Juhlin tasted Bollinger ’PN TX 20’ as the first wine writer in the world. [read the full
New releases – R. Pouillon & Fils – Aÿ Grand Cru
Richard Juhlin tasted the new 2018 vintage releases from R. Pouillon & Fils. [read the full champagne
the champagne guides
Read inside topics to learn more about Champagne, the region, the production, the champagne dictionary, etc.
The Liquid Gold Standard: Why Fine Champagne Is the Ultimate Investment for a New Era
Triumphant rise of Champagne as a legitimate, high-performing, and deeply rewarding investment asset. [ read the full
How to Set Up a Champagne Quiz for Champagne-Lovers
There’s nothing quite like Champagne to turn any gathering into a celebration. Guide to a Champagne Quiz
All-time Top Champagnes by Jeb Dunnuck
An article on the American wine critic Jeb Dunnuck & his best reviewed Champagnes ever. [read the
Champagne Master Class by Richard Juhlin
Still searching for the perfect bubbly birthday gift? Champagne Club by Richard Juhlin offer a Champagne Master
How to Serve Champagne: Expert Tips for the Perfect Toast
Champagne is synonymous with celebration and sophistication. Learn How to Serve Champagne: Expert Tips for the Perfect
Key figures from Champagne
The latest key figures from Comitée Champagne has been published. [read the full champagne story]
Comité Champagne launches its official Champagne education website
Find the entire online and face-to-face training offer, playful educational activities, as well as the learning tools.
Champagne vs Wine: Exploring Their Unique Traits and Shared Qualities
Introduction to Wine and Champagne. When you explore the world of fermented grape beverages, you encounter a variety
Champagne Types – Guide to the Different Varieties
Have You reflected over the different Champagne Types. Here is an introduction to Champagne Types. [read the
the champagne & food
Each month Björnstierne Antonson, Champagne Club's head sommelier, will share recipes & menus for those of you who do not think it is enough to drink champagne as aperitif. The recipes comes from travel in Champagne, memorable restaurants in Sweden and internationally, unforgettable meetings between champagne, food and people.
Rolfs Hav: A Stockholm Sanctuary for Seafood and Champagne
A review of Rolfs Hav, a sea food restaurant in Stockholm. [ read the full champagne story
On Her Majesty’s Secret Wine Service
TheChampagneSommelier takes a piece of earnest, heroic prose and filter it through the gin-soaked, world-weary lens of
A Civil War at the Dinner Table
TheChampagneSommelier reflects in a chronicle on the importance (or not) of matching food with your meal. [
Dumplings & Champagne – A Global Love Story on the Plate
Here’s a structured article on dumplings and Champagne, blending history, cultural depth, and pairing expertise. [ read
Podcast – The wine list 14.0 – Les Amis ★★★ – Singapore [sg]
At the helm of Les Amis is Chef Sébastien Lepinoy. The restaurant’s gastronomic philosophy centers on the chef’s
Podcast – The wine list 13.0 – Potong ★ – Bangkok [tha]
Potong, located in the vibrant heart of Bangkok’s Chinatown, stands as a testament to progressive Thai-Chinese cuisine,
August’s Salty, Red Mess: The Champagne Sommelier’s Guide to Kräftkalas
Ah, August in Sweden. The Champagne Sommelier’s Guide to Kräftkalas. [ read the full champagne story ]
Podcast – The wine list 12.0 – Sézanne ★★★ – Tokyo [jpn]
SÉZANNE Tokyo: A Culinary Journey of French Excellence and a Deep Dive into its Esteemed Wine Program.
Podcast – The wine list 11.0 – Maido – Lima [pe]
For the discerning palate of the Champagne Club by Richard Juhlin, we delve into the world of Maido, a
