the latest champagne news
Read the latest insight & news from the sharpest thought leaders in the world of Champagne
Hosting the Ultimate World Cup 2026 Viewing Party: Champagne Pairs for Tacos, Burgers, and Poutine
Host the Ultimate World Cup 2026 viewing party with champagne pairings for tacos, burgers, and poutine. Elevate
How to Celebrate Like a Champion: The Ultimate Champagne Guide for World Cup 2026
Want to toast like a world champion? Discover the exclusive Champagne houses gracing the VIP suites of
The Great Liberation of the Blank Slate: A Piece of Unsolicited Advice for the Novice Drinker
TheChampagneSommelier Reflects on Unsolicited Advice for the Novice Drinker [ read the full champagne story ] The
The Baroque Circus of Bouzy: Inside the Kingdom of Jean-François Clouet
TheChampagneSommelier shared a bottle with Jean-François Clouet. [ read the full champagne story ] There is a
Émilien Boutillat Takes the Helm at Bollinger as New Chef de Cave
Émilien Boutillat takes the helm at Bollinger as new Chef de Cave, leading the house into its
The Meunier Manifesto: The Rise of the Working-Class Hero
Read the Pinot Meunier story from Champagne Club by Richard Juhlin [ read the full champagne story
Grand Cru Verzenay: The Northern Uncompromising Nature, Architectural Absurdity, and the True Intellect of Pinot Noir
Explore Grand Cru Verzenay and discover the uncompromising nature of Pinot Noir and its architectural uniqueness. [
Champagne Under 100
Searching for the best champagne under 100? These 12 bottles deliver grower character, house precision, and serious value for collectors.
Champagne Houses to Know
A connoisseur’s guide to the best champagne houses to know, from iconic grandes marques to growers shaping today’s most collectible bottles.
Why Is Champagne So Expensive?
Why is Champagne so expensive? From strict origin rules to long aging, scarce vineyard land, and prestige branding, the answer is layered.
Best Champagne for Wedding Toasts
Find the best champagne for wedding toasts, from grand marque classics to grower gems, with expert guidance on style, budget, and bottle count.
Best Champagne for Collectors to Buy Now
The best champagne for collectors balances rarity, provenance, aging curve, and producer prestige. Here is where smart cellars start now.
the champagne club stories
Read the latest long read articles from the sharpest thought leaders in the world of Champagne
Émilien Boutillat Takes the Helm at Bollinger as New Chef de Cave
Émilien Boutillat takes the helm at Bollinger as new Chef de Cave, leading the house into its
The Champagne Club App: An Expert In Your Pocket
Enter The Champagne Club App, the digital manifestation of Richard Juhlin’s legendary palate and the ultimate tool for
Top-100 Champagne for 2025
This year Champagne Club by Richard Juhlin tasted 1,121 unique Champagne’s. Who entered the Top-100 this year?
The Necessary Liters: Magnums, Jeroboams, and the Art of Grand Toasting Throughout December
A Stipulation on Scale, Quality, and the Aesthetics of Excess—For Champagneclub.com [ read the full champagne story
The Grand Prix of Effervescence: If Classic Cars Were Champagnes, What Would They Be?
A Vituperative Analysis of Speed, Style, and Structure—Delivered for Champagne Club. [ read the full champagne story
The champagne @ the Nobel dinner’25
The Nobel Dinner at Stockhoms Stadshus is the biggest official dinner in the world. What will be served on the
Champagne & Truffle: The Ultimate Winter Combination and Which Cuvées Deliver the Umami
An Exploration of the Earth’s Most Decadent Symbiosis – For Champagne Club by Richard Juhlin. [ read
The Vineyard Treasure Under the Tree: 5 Highly Allocated Grower Champagnes to Impress the Discerning Palate
A Mandate for Sophisticated Gifting, for Champagneclub.com [ read the full champagne story ] The holiday season,
Winter Warmth: Why Pinot Noir Dominance and Reserve Wines are Perfect for December
A Comprehensive Guide to Champagne for Cold Climates – For the Champagne Club [ read the full
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.
Interview – Jean Garandeau – Jacquesson
TheChampagneSommelier had a long sit-down with Managing Director Jean Garandeau at Jacquesson. [ read the full champagne
Interview with Caroline Latrive [Champagne Deutz]
Every bottle tells a story. What’s Yours? Every week we interview people in the world of Champagne on their iconic bottles. Now
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
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 153 – Noors Slott (champagne hiking by the château)
Every Friday The no1 Champagne expert in the world will taste new & old Champagne s to
Duval-Leroy ‘Femme de Champagne’ – The forgotten treasure
Unearth the hidden gem of Duval-Leroy ‘Femme de Champagne’. Discover why it is a forgotten treasure in
Champagne Friday 151 – Dom Pérignon 2018
Every Friday The no1 Champagne expert in the world will taste new & old Champagne s to
The Easter Vows: Three Ages of Cristal Experience
Tasting the Trinity: A Good Friday Cristal Vertical with Richard Juhlin by TheChampagneSommelier. The Liturgy of the
Champagne Friday 141 – Veuve Clicquot ’La Grande Dame’ 2008
Every Friday The no1 Champagne expert in the world will taste new & old Champagne s to
Champagne Friday 140 – Richard Bond Juhlin at Matera with Bollinger Grande Anné 1983
Every Friday The no1 Champagne expert in the world will taste new & old Champagne s to
Black Friday? No! Black Cuvée offer from Champagne Club
Welcome to The Black Champagne Cuvée. This is your moment to step into the exclusive world of
Champagne Friday 139 – Pierre Mignon x 2
Every Friday The no1 Champagne expert in the world will taste new & old Champagne s to
Champagne Friday 138 – Paul Clouet, Thiénot, Ellner
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.
The Great Liberation of the Blank Slate: A Piece of Unsolicited Advice for the Novice Drinker
TheChampagneSommelier Reflects on Unsolicited Advice for the Novice Drinker [ read the full champagne story ] The
A trip to London by Richard Juhlin
Champagne expert Richard Juhlin went for a wine & gastronomic trip to London. [ read the full
Madridista Forever! The city & the team
Richar Juhlin contemplates on his love for Madrid. [ read the full champagne story ] It has
World-Class Nordic Wine Tasting – The Helsinki Edition
Richard Juhlin went to two world-class tastings in the Nordic countries. [ read the full champagne story
A guardian of liquid history?
TheChampagneSommlier reflects on the ‘guardian of liquid history’. [ read the full champagne story ] A ‘guardian
The Riviera Versus Öland – A Study in the Whims of Fashion
Richard Juhlin on tour – summer of ’25. [ read the full champagne story ] Well, that
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 …
the tasting notes
Here we will display new releases & vintages from the world of champagne.
Duval-Leroy ‘Femme de Champagne’ – The forgotten treasure
Unearth the hidden gem of Duval-Leroy ‘Femme de Champagne’. Discover why it is a forgotten treasure in
Premiere – 2018 Alfred Gratien ‘Clos Le Village’
Uncover the story behind Premiere – 2018 Alfred Gratien ‘Clos Le Village’. A stunning expression of terroir
Champagne Friday 151 – Dom Pérignon 2018
Every Friday The no1 Champagne expert in the world will taste new & old Champagne s to
Premiere – 2018 Bollinger ‘La Grande Année’ & ‘Rosé’
Read Richard Juhlin’s tasting notes & reviews of 2018 Bollinger ‘La Grande Année’ & Rosé. [ read
Premiere – 2018 Pol Roger ‘Cuvée Sir Winston Churchill’
Richard Juhlin tasted the new 2018 Pol Roger ‘Cuvée Sir Winston Churchill’ @ two-star restaurant Aïra in
The Champagne Club Awards’25 [grand trophy 2025]
Or shall we call it ‘The Richards’ ?! Instead of ‘The Champagne Oscars’ ? We want to sum-up the year of
The Champagne Club Awards’25 [oldest bottle of the year]
Or shall we call it ‘The Richards’ ?! Instead of ‘The Champagne Oscars’ ? We want to sum-up the year of
The Champagne Club Awards’25 [best new release of the year]
Or shall we call it ‘The Richards’ ?! Instead of ‘The Champagne Oscars’ ? We want to sum-up the year of
The Champagne Club Awards’25 [roséchampagne of the year]
Or shall we call it ‘The Richards’ ?! Instead of ‘The Champagne Oscars’ ? We want to sum-up the year of
the champagne guides
Read inside topics to learn more about Champagne, the region, the production, the champagne dictionary, etc.
How to Celebrate Like a Champion: The Ultimate Champagne Guide for World Cup 2026
Want to toast like a world champion? Discover the exclusive Champagne houses gracing the VIP suites of
The Meunier Manifesto: The Rise of the Working-Class Hero
Read the Pinot Meunier story from Champagne Club by Richard Juhlin [ read the full champagne story
Champagne Under 100
Searching for the best champagne under 100? These 12 bottles deliver grower character, house precision, and serious value for collectors.
Champagne Houses to Know
A connoisseur’s guide to the best champagne houses to know, from iconic grandes marques to growers shaping today’s most collectible bottles.
Why Is Champagne So Expensive?
Why is Champagne so expensive? From strict origin rules to long aging, scarce vineyard land, and prestige branding, the answer is layered.
Best Champagne for Wedding Toasts
Find the best champagne for wedding toasts, from grand marque classics to grower gems, with expert guidance on style, budget, and bottle count.
Best Champagne for Collectors to Buy Now
The best champagne for collectors balances rarity, provenance, aging curve, and producer prestige. Here is where smart cellars start now.
Champagne Investment Guide for Collectors
A champagne investment guide for collectors who want to buy with more precision, manage risk, and focus on bottles with lasting value.
Champagne Sweetness Scale Guide
A Champagne sweetness scale guide for Brut, Extra Dry, Demi-Sec, and more – learn dosage, taste differences, and smarter bottle selection.
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.
Hosting the Ultimate World Cup 2026 Viewing Party: Champagne Pairs for Tacos, Burgers, and Poutine
Host the Ultimate World Cup 2026 viewing party with champagne pairings for tacos, burgers, and poutine. Elevate
The Pale Pretender and the Effervescent Ego: A Gastronomic Farce
Can you drink wine with asparagus? TheChampagneSommelier explains why Champagne and white sparris is the ultimate, snobbish
The Grand Festive Feast: Champagne as the Sole Partner to Turkey – A Pairing Guide for the Connoisseur
Dissecting the Complexity of the Holiday Table Through the Prism of Effervescence, for Champagneclub.com. [ read the
The champagne @ the Nobel dinner’25
The Nobel Dinner at Stockhoms Stadshus is the biggest official dinner in the world. What will be served on the
Champagne & Truffle: The Ultimate Winter Combination and Which Cuvées Deliver the Umami
An Exploration of the Earth’s Most Decadent Symbiosis – For Champagne Club by Richard Juhlin. [ read
Winter Warmth: Why Pinot Noir Dominance and Reserve Wines are Perfect for December
A Comprehensive Guide to Champagne for Cold Climates – For the Champagne Club [ read the full
A Marriage of Earth and Sky: Crispy Sage Chicken, Creamy Risotto, and the Only Champagnes Worthy of the Union
TheChampagneSommelier plays around in the kitchen with crispy chicken and risotto. [ read the full champagne story
Deconstructing the Obvious Perfection of Sole Meunière and Champagne
TheChampagneSommelier went down in to the wine cellar to search for a champagne to Sole Meunière. [
The Perfect Champagne Pairing for Astoria’s beef tartar
A Symphony of Earth and Elegance: The Perfect Champagne Pairing for Astoria’s Sotad Oxfilétartar. [ read the
