Jan 2012
Real Men Drink Pink Champagne
Yes, the title of this blog is play upon the old saying ‘Real men wear pink’... as in pink ties, pink shirts, pink sweaters... In short, this color is definitely not reserved for women only. Watch this above clip and note one of the world’s most handsome, most debonair, most romantic, most sophisticated, most suave, most urbane, most all around wonderful ladies man orders some pink champagne.
The trend is clear, rosé champagne imports into the USA are increasing annually. American men are, indeed, ordering it more frequently. Read More...
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Champagne helps the brain
Jan/22/12 18:52 Filed in: Champagne Health
Champagne has something healthy for our minds. Yet another medical study (this one published March 2011) shows the brain benefits from moderate alcohol consumption and particularly for people over 75 years old to lower their risk of developing dementia (cognitive and intellectual deterioration). Read More...
New World Record for Sabrage - 32 Champagne Bottles in 1 minute
Jan/16/12 09:31 Filed in: Champagne Trivia
Sabrage (also called sabering) is the art of opening a champagne bottle with a sword, first credited to Napoléon’s Army, who is thought to have started this when leaving for a military campaign in a rush... or to celebrate a victory. Read More...
World's most famous champagne toast
Jan/15/12 10:45 Filed in: Champagne Movie | Champagne Trivia
Champagne Bar Paris
Jan/05/12 08:45 Filed in: Champagne Bar
Next time you are in Paris... be sure to check out Le Dokhan’s Champagne Bar. It’s housed in a former 18th century residence, now a charming boutique hotel.
“Featuring celadon wood paneling enhanced with gold and antique mirrors, this hotel bar in Paris lights up at night with a fantastic atmosphere. Keeping with its origins as the first Paris champagne bar, the passionate sommeliers introduce patrons to a different champagne house every week with three different cuvées. Le Dokhan's Bar also offers special monthly champagne-tasting events and a choice of over 50 prestigious champagne brands.”
I like the Empire inspired interior very much! Tres chic!
117 rue de Lauriston - 75116 Paris - France Phone: 011 33 1 53 65 66 99
Champagne by Alfred Hitchcock 1928
Jan/01/12 10:10 Filed in: Champagne Movie
Alfred Hitchcock was a unique genius...most likely never to be repeated ... like Bach and Mozart. Read More...