the latest champagne news
Read the latest insight & news from the sharpest thought leaders in the world of Champagne
Reflections on how time affects the wine taster
Richard Juhlin reflects on how time affects the wine taster. [read the full champagne story] Over-analyzed and
Champagne Friday 110 – Grand Siècle @ Santiago de la Compostela
Every Friday The no1 Champagne expert in the world will taste new & old Champagne s to
Movie – Widow Clicquot
Discover the captivating true story behind one of the world’s most iconic champagne brands, Veuve Clicquot. [read
PM & Vänner ★ A Glade in the Gastronomic Forest of Småland
Legendary restaurant critic JJ Gill was known for his sharp prose, detailed descriptions, and a deep love
New release – 2014 Charles Heidsieck ‘Blanc de Millénaires’
It’s time for a new release, after 7 years 2014 Charles Heidsieck ‘Blanc de Millénaires’. Richard Juhlin
Champagne Friday 109 – Spain – gastronomy in Asturias
Every Friday The no1 Champagne expert in the world will taste new & old Champagne s to
Elevating Champagne Enjoyment: A Commitment to Responsible Sipping
Champagne Club by Richard Juhlin, the largest independent source of Champagne information in the world, proudly announces
VINE & BUBBLE Podcast – Laurent d’Harcourt – Pol Roger
VINE & BUBBLE sat down with Laurent d’Harcourt for this special interview. [read the full champagne story]
Champagne Friday 108 – Gotland -Jacquesson 2013
Every Friday The no1 Champagne expert in the world will taste new & old Champagne s to
Investment tip 2012 Louis Roederer ‘Cristal’ [collaboration by RareWineInvest]
Investment tip from our premium partner RareWineInvest ; 2012 Louis Roederer ‘Cristal’. [Read the full story by RareWineInvest]
Dom Pérignon – ranking 1921-2015
48 vintages have been produced since the first declared vintage in 1921. During World War II, no
14 million views @ Champagne Club by Richard Juhlin !
We are very happy to announce that our new web have been flying since the re-launch in
the champagne club stories
Read the latest long read articles from the sharpest thought leaders in the world of Champagne
Reflections on how time affects the wine taster
Richard Juhlin reflects on how time affects the wine taster. [read the full champagne story] Over-analyzed and
Champagne Friday 110 – Grand Siècle @ Santiago de la Compostela
Every Friday The no1 Champagne expert in the world will taste new & old Champagne s to
New release – 2014 Charles Heidsieck ‘Blanc de Millénaires’
It’s time for a new release, after 7 years 2014 Charles Heidsieck ‘Blanc de Millénaires’. Richard Juhlin
Champagne Friday 109 – Spain – gastronomy in Asturias
Every Friday The no1 Champagne expert in the world will taste new & old Champagne s to
Champagne Friday 108 – Gotland -Jacquesson 2013
Every Friday The no1 Champagne expert in the world will taste new & old Champagne s to
Dom Pérignon – ranking 1921-2015
48 vintages have been produced since the first declared vintage in 1921. During World War II, no
14 million views @ Champagne Club by Richard Juhlin !
We are very happy to announce that our new web have been flying since the re-launch in
Champagne Friday 105 – The Juhlin Tasting 2024
Every Friday The no1 Champagne expert in the world will taste new & old Champagne s to
Champagne Friday 107 – Dom Pérignon 2015 & P2 2006
Every Friday The no1 Champagne expert in the world will taste new & old Champagne s to
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.
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
Champagne Friday 35.0 – Deutz Les Berceaux @ Pan Pacific Hotel [uk]
Every Friday The no1 Champagne expert in the world will taste new & old Champagne s to
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 110 – Grand Siècle @ Santiago de la Compostela
Every Friday The no1 Champagne expert in the world will taste new & old Champagne s to
Champagne Friday 109 – Spain – gastronomy in Asturias
Every Friday The no1 Champagne expert in the world will taste new & old Champagne s to
Champagne Friday 108 – Gotland -Jacquesson 2013
Every Friday The no1 Champagne expert in the world will taste new & old Champagne s to
Champagne Friday 105 – The Juhlin Tasting 2024
Every Friday The no1 Champagne expert in the world will taste new & old Champagne s to
Champagne Friday 107 – Dom Pérignon 2015 & P2 2006
Every Friday The no1 Champagne expert in the world will taste new & old Champagne s to
Champagne Friday 106 – Bollinger LGA’15 in Scotland
Every Friday The no1 Champagne expert in the world will taste new & old Champagne s to
Champagne Friday 104 – Pascal Agrapart Avize
Every Friday The no1 Champagne expert in the world will taste new & old Champagne s to
Champagne Friday 103 – Vertical of Palmer Collection
Every Friday The no1 Champagne expert in the world will taste new & old Champagne s to
Champagne Friday 102 – Bonnaire 2016-1975
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.
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 Annual Juhlin Tasting’16 – A comprehensive evaluation of the ’04, ’05, ’06 vintages [collaboration with Twenty Studios]
For the sixth year in a row, I organized ‘The Annual Juhlin Tasting’ on Lidingö outside Stockholm….
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.
Reflections on how time affects the wine taster
Richard Juhlin reflects on how time affects the wine taster. [read the full champagne story] Over-analyzed and
50,000 points in the Champagne Club app !
RICHARD JUHLIN hits 50,000 points in the Champagne Club app ! [read the full champagne story] Summer
Cristal; When the night passed in to pink …
RICHARD JUHLIN reflects on his latest VIP trip to Champagne. [read the full champagne story] Just returned
Chronicle; Self-Torture & Envy
Both of these phenomena can have negative consequences for an individual’s well-being and mental health. Overcoming self-torture
Skiing in Style: The Art of Savoring Champagne in the Alps
When it comes to winter sports, the Alps reign supreme as one of the world’s most iconic
Stupidity & dropping levels of IQ?
TheChampagneSommelier recently had an odd dream; and reflects over stupidity & dropping levels of IQ? [read the
Chronicle; In the mind of a champagne expert
RICHARD JUHLIN reflects on this summers travels around some of Europe’s most beautiful places with my loved…
Chronicle; regret, revenge & champagne
This Sunday TheChampagneSommelier browsed through the morning papers & read a chronicle on regret. [read the full…
Chronicle; Decision anxiety & holiday series in a rainy holiday paradise
TheChampagneSommelier reflects over decision anxiety & dating. [read the full champagne story] The woman on the mobile
the tasting notes
Here we will display new releases & vintages from the world of champagne.
New release – 2014 Charles Heidsieck ‘Blanc de Millénaires’
It’s time for a new release, after 7 years 2014 Charles Heidsieck ‘Blanc de Millénaires’. Richard Juhlin
Champagne Friday 107 – Dom Pérignon 2015 & P2 2006
Every Friday The no1 Champagne expert in the world will taste new & old Champagne s to
Bollinger R.D. 2008: Second disgorgment
In August, Bollinger R.D. is launched. 2008 again on the Swedish market, this time with a new
Tasting note – 2016 Bonnaire ‘Le Bâteau’
Every bottle tells a story. What’s Yours? This week Champagne Club by Richard Juhlin tasted 2016 ‘Le Bateau’ from the
Premiere – ‘PN VZ 19’ a new edition of Pinot Noir by Bollinger
Premiere – Bollinger ‘PN VZ 19’ showcased through Bollinger savoir-faire. Connoisseurs will recognise the texture of this
Première – 2015 Bollinger ‘La Grande Année’
La Grande Année from an exceptional year, showcased through Bollinger savoir-faire. Connoisseurs will recognise the texture of
Spring Champagne Dinner in Stockholm
Richard Juhlin got an invitation to a glorious spring dinner at one of Stockholms premium establishments –
Mémoire de Vignes, even vines have memories
Mémoire de Vignes, what an eminent name for a magnificent wine. Because it really is true. [read
Cristal; When the night passed in to pink …
RICHARD JUHLIN reflects on his latest VIP trip to Champagne. [read the full champagne story] Just returned
the champagne guides
Read inside topics to learn more about Champagne, the region, the production, the champagne dictionary, etc.
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
Magic 9’s
In all wine districts with vintage variations, there is a touch of occult superstition about which numbers
The Champagne Uprising of 1911: A Pivotal Moment in Champagne’s History
TheChampagneSommelier has written an in-depth article on the Champagne Uprising in 1911 & the effects it had…
Ask TheChampagneSommelier; The roll of oak in Champagne ?
This Week TheChampagneSommelier reflects over the roll of oak in Champagne. [read the full champagne story] We…
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.
PM & Vänner ★ A Glade in the Gastronomic Forest of Småland
Legendary restaurant critic JJ Gill was known for his sharp prose, detailed descriptions, and a deep love
What Should You Consider When Choosing A Cutlery Knife Set
Selecting a cutlery knife set may sometimes feel overwhelming due to the availability of numerous varieties in
Moët in Paris by Yannick Alléno
Moët & Chandon and Yannick Alléno join forces to create a unique pop-up cultivating creativity, gastronomy and savoir-fête
The Delightful Ritual: Starting a Dinner with Champagne and Canapés
A sommeliers perspective on The Delightful Ritual: Starting a Dinner with Champagne and Canapés. [read the full
New house champagne @ Frantzén ***
Three star restaurant Frantzén in Stockholm has launched a new house champagne in collaboration with Legras &
Different Substitutes to Champagne Vinegar: Alternative Acids for Your Recipes
Gastronomy; Different Substitutes to Champagne Vinegar: Alternative Acids for Your Recipes. [read the full champagne story] Champagne
GASTRONOMY Sturehofs pizza with Kalixlöjrom
A more luxurious pizza kit with ready-baked pizza base, creme fraiche, aged cheese, roe, red onion and
The Champagne Club Awards’23 [best restaurant of the year]
Or shall we call it ‘The Richards’ ?! Instead of ‘The Champagne Oscars’ ? We want to sum-up the year of
Nobel Banquet Menu 2023
The Nobel Dinner at Stockhoms Stadshus is the biggest official dinner in the world. What will be served on the