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To disgorge or not ? That is the question !
Is it difficult to taste champagne? Most people I taste champagne with complain about how much harder…
Recipe of the month – Oysters Rockefeller
Oysters Rockefeller, originates from New Orleans. It was created almost a hundred years ago by Jules Alciatore,
The Three Phases Of Champagne Maturation
The starting point, when talking about Champagne maturation, is a base wine made from grapes harvested in
Champagne & Food: Cod & Blanc de Blancs
Sunday night finally! The week has been both long and packed. I find great pleasure in standing
Chronicle by Yoko Bubble ‘A Wish List from Champagne Growers’
We got this beautiful & thoughtful text from our Champagne friend Yoko Bubble. Does an idea of
Drinking great in the UK? Star Wine List got Your back covered
On the road? To plan in advance where to eat & what to drink is of the
LVMH acquires 50% of Jay-Z’s ‘Armand de Brignac’
Rap star and entrepreneur Jay-Z has sold a 50% stake in his luxury Champagne brand, Armand de
5 bottles & 5 questions The Champagne Dame [aus]
Every Friday TheChampagneSommelier will ask 5 questions about 5 coeur de bouteilles to friends and Champagne lovers from near
Interview with Nicolas Maillart – Ecueil
Every bottle tells a story. What’s Yours? Every month we interview people in the world of Champagne on their iconic bottles. Now…
Now & Then ‘La Grande Dame’ 2012 vs 1975
This is a retrospective of two vintages. Once again, Richard Juhlin and Björnstierne have joined forces over…
Premiere 2003 Belle Epoque
It’s always with a great sence of expectaions that Richard Juhlin unbox a new vintage of one
700,000 views !
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the champagne club stories
Read the latest long read articles from the sharpest thought leaders in the world of Champagne
To disgorge or not ? That is the question !
Is it difficult to taste champagne? Most people I taste champagne with complain about how much harder…
Interview with Nicolas Maillart – Ecueil
Every bottle tells a story. What’s Yours? Every month we interview people in the world of Champagne on their iconic bottles. Now…
Now & Then ‘La Grande Dame’ 2012 vs 1975
This is a retrospective of two vintages. Once again, Richard Juhlin and Björnstierne have joined forces over…
Premiere 2003 Belle Epoque
It’s always with a great sence of expectaions that Richard Juhlin unbox a new vintage of one
Richard Juhlin’s infatuations in champagne
Like all professional wine tasters, I also have a weekday where the pleasure can make room for
Chronicle – In love with a wine
Wine is so much more than numbers and points. I know that a large part of my
The oldest champagnes tasted by Richard Juhlin
INTRO Under the arm I glimpse something with a bulging shape much like a champagne bottle ……
1999 and 1998 in Champagne
When I became a wine nerd overnight in the summer of 1986, I threw myself hungrily over…
Best Champagne vintages in the ’90s ?
In a northern wine region like Champagne, the vintage varies in quality more than they do in…
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.
To disgorge or not ? That is the question !
Is it difficult to taste champagne? Most people I taste champagne with complain about how much harder…
Recipe of the month – Oysters Rockefeller
Oysters Rockefeller, originates from New Orleans. It was created almost a hundred years ago by Jules Alciatore,
The Three Phases Of Champagne Maturation
The starting point, when talking about Champagne maturation, is a base wine made from grapes harvested in
Champagne & Food: Cod & Blanc de Blancs
Sunday night finally! The week has been both long and packed. I find great pleasure in standing
Chronicle by Yoko Bubble ‘A Wish List from Champagne Growers’
We got this beautiful & thoughtful text from our Champagne friend Yoko Bubble. Does an idea of
Drinking great in the UK? Star Wine List got Your back covered
On the road? To plan in advance where to eat & what to drink is of the
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 The Champagne Dame [aus]
Every Friday TheChampagneSommelier will ask 5 questions about 5 coeur de bouteilles to friends and Champagne lovers from near
5 bottles – 5 questions Mattias Larsson [swe]
Every Friday TheChampagneSommelier will ask 5 questions about 5 coeur de bouteilles to friends and Champagne lovers from
5 bottles & 5 questions Tim Hall [uk]
Every Friday TheChampagneSommelier will ask 5 questions about 5 coeur de bouteilles to friends and Champagne lovers from
5 bottles & 5 questions Alexia Hupin [fra]
Alexia is a French wine educator, blogger and entrepreneur. She has always been passionate about wine, memorizing regions and appellations during family gatherings. She worked in hospitality events for 5 years but she decided to fully commit to her core passion in 2017. She has pursued her endless thirst of knowledge through WSET Level 3 and she is now completing WSET Level 4 Diploma.
5 bottles & 5 questions Yoko Bubble [jpn]
Every Friday TheChampagneSommelier will ask 5 questions about 5 coeur de bouteilles to friends and Champagne lovers from
5 bottles & 5 questions François Audouze [fra]
Every Friday TheChampagneSommelier will ask 5 questions about 5 coeur de bouteilles to friends and Champagne lovers from
5 bottles & 5 questions – Santa Rubena [ger]
Every Friday TheChampagneSommelier will ask 5 questions about 5 coeur de bouteilles to friends and Champagne lovers from near
5 bottles & 5 questions Philippe Jamesse [fra]
Every Friday TheChampagneSommelier will ask 5 questions about 5 coeur de bouteilles to friends and Champagne lovers from
5 bottles & 5 questions – Rasmus Palsgård [dk]
Every Friday 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
Bettane+Desseauve tasting Veuve Fourny & Fils
Michel Bettane and Thierry Desseauve are two internationally acclaimed wine experts, authors of the annual guide “Le
Bollinger ’R.D.’ & chef Kei Kobayashi***
Chef Kei Kobayashi combines his ultra-sofiticated cooking with 2004 Bollinger ‘R.D.’. Get inspired ! [read more here]
12,000+ champagnes ?
12,000+ champagnes, how many is that really? It has taken Richard over 20 years to get to
VIP-trip’20 – Bollinger
Day 3 – Wednesday 29th of September 16 rue Jules Lobet – Aÿ After the visit at…
VIP-trip’20 – Deutz
Day 3 – Wednesday 29th of September 16 rue Jeanson – Aÿ On a crisp and lovely…
VIP-trip’20 – Moët & Chandon
Day 2 – Tuesday 28th of September 20, avenue de Champagne – Epernay After the lunch at…
Premiere 2012 Veuve Clicquot ‘La Grande Dame’
This Friday Richard Juhlin got a new vintage delivered of the grand cuvée de préstige from Veuve…
Filmtime with Krug
Selection of interesting clips on Krug. 13 Krug Ambassade Chefs and our Cellar Master Éric Lebel travelled
New film – this is Richard Juhlin
Hi I am Richard Juhlin, I used to be a football player and sports teacher but I
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.
The Annual Juhlin Tasting’20 – vintages ’11’12’13
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
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
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
The theme felt obvious when we arranged ‘The Annual Juhlin Tasting’ for the seventh year in a…
The Annual Juhlin Tasting’16 – A comprehensive evaluation of the ’04, ’05, ’06 vintages
For the sixth year in a row, I organized ‘The Annual Juhlin Tasting’ on Lidingö outside Stockholm….
Decanter tasting 2000 vs 2002
We gathered a group of tasters in RJ’s tasting group to taste 2000 side-by-side with 2002 vintage.
The Annual Juhlin tasting’15 – 2000 versus 2002
In my world, a champagne tasting should always have an intention behind it and at the same…
The Annual Juhlin Tasting’14 – Prestige champagnes under the microscope
We all know great prestigious names like Belle Epoque, La Grande Dame, Cristal, Winston Churchill and Dom…
The Annual Juhlin Tasting’13 – rosé champagne the color of sensualism
Hand on the heart would you leave your newborn son dressed in pink? Will you proudly attend…
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.
Chronicle by Yoko Bubble ‘A Wish List from Champagne Growers’
We got this beautiful & thoughtful text from our Champagne friend Yoko Bubble. Does an idea of
Richard Juhlin’s infatuations in champagne
Like all professional wine tasters, I also have a weekday where the pleasure can make room for
Chronicle – In love with a wine
Wine is so much more than numbers and points. I know that a large part of my
Champagne Intoxication
Everyone knows that champagne gives us a special buzz. A common description of the champagne buzz involves…
Chronicle – What’s the thing with champagne?
At a time when many consumers are attracted to wines where oak barrel character, high alcohol, tropical
Chronicle – a scent of the wine cellar
Last night, our core team in the Champagne Club met at the home of our CEO Ulf
Sigtuna Stadshotell – a Swedish Classic
Christmas Eve with the whole family in all glory, but I wonder if my most important Christmas
AG – Sweden’s meat paradise
My sons and I are completely crazy about good meat. Several are the trips where we jointly
Chronicle – Crazy champagne dream
It happens to me quite often that I have difficult nightmares about bottles that I have been…
the tasting notes
Here we will display new releases & vintages from the world of champagne.
Champagne & Food: Cod & Blanc de Blancs
Sunday night finally! The week has been both long and packed. I find great pleasure in standing
Now & Then ‘La Grande Dame’ 2012 vs 1975
This is a retrospective of two vintages. Once again, Richard Juhlin and Björnstierne have joined forces over…
Premiere 2003 Belle Epoque
It’s always with a great sence of expectaions that Richard Juhlin unbox a new vintage of one
1966 A. Rothschild ‘Cuvée Porsche’
I was invited to TheChampagneSommeliers house on a Saturday for work, not only pleasure – we were
New release – Palmer & Co ’Amazone de Palmer’
Palmer is an unusual creature – it is a cooperative in Reims. The original idea of a
Now & Then – Pol Roger 1937 vs 2012
This is a retrospective of two vintages. Once again, Richard Juhlin and Björnstierne have joined forces over…
Premiere – 2004 Pommery ‘Limited Edition no 15’
Monsieur Vranken’s interest in art is widely known. For those of you who have had the privilege
Premiere – 2007 Bollinger ‘R.D.’
It’s always great tasting new releases – 2007 Bollinger ‘R.D.’. Bollinger – one of the few perfect
e-mail on a Monday …
Mondays are always interesting. Opened up my lap-top & browsed trough the inbox. Got an interesting e-mail
the champagne guides
Read inside topics to learn more about Champagne, the region, the production, the champagne dictionary, etc.
To disgorge or not ? That is the question !
Is it difficult to taste champagne? Most people I taste champagne with complain about how much harder…
The Three Phases Of Champagne Maturation
The starting point, when talking about Champagne maturation, is a base wine made from grapes harvested in
The oldest champagnes tasted by Richard Juhlin
INTRO Under the arm I glimpse something with a bulging shape much like a champagne bottle ……
1999 and 1998 in Champagne
When I became a wine nerd overnight in the summer of 1986, I threw myself hungrily over…
Best Champagne vintages in the ’90s ?
In a northern wine region like Champagne, the vintage varies in quality more than they do in…
Engage Champagne Clubs services
Would you like to gild your existence with some help from Champagne Club? Richard Juhlin & Björnstierne
Top-100 Champagnes from 2020 by TheChampagneSommelier
At the end of the year it is time to sum up the Champagne year. During a…
The Champagne Club Awards’20
Or shall we call it ‘The Richards’ ?! Instead of ‘The Champagne Oscars’ ? On this the
New Years’ special !
Champagne’s heyday is without a doubt the end of the year. Sales are booming. All wine lovers…
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.
Recipe of the month – Oysters Rockefeller
Oysters Rockefeller, originates from New Orleans. It was created almost a hundred years ago by Jules Alciatore,
Champagne & Food: Cod & Blanc de Blancs
Sunday night finally! The week has been both long and packed. I find great pleasure in standing
Champagne & Food – crayfish & BdB
After all the heavier gastronomy that was eaten during the big holidays, I became hungry for something…
Champagne & food – Dillkött & Tarlant ‘Cuvée Louis’
I just love drinking Champagne with classic Swedish cuisine. Today I had a craving for old time
Recipe of the month – Toast Skagen by Niclas Tuomela
Toast Skagen – prawns on toast is an absolute classic and has come to symbolise elegance in Swedish…
Wicked combos to taste before You die !
Are You thinking of what to serve with that special bottle of Champagne? Here’s some of my…
CCC – Champagne, Caviar & Concorde … the mantra of the 80’s…
Browsed trough Spotify to build a new playlist and searched for songs with the name ‘Champagne’. I
New years tip – Oysters in cucumber juice with fennel and apple snow
The well-visited Grand Central Oyster Bar & Restaurant at Grand Central Station in New York has tomato…
Frantzén ★★★ – The Nordic region’s leading restaurant
When I became interested in food and drink in the mid-80s, Sweden was a gastronomic developing country….
