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The Best Wellness Destinations in Champagne: Hostellerie La Briqueterie.

There is something immediately restorative about arriving at @briqueteriechampagne. Perhaps it’s the sweep of four hectares of manicured gardens, or the way the property opens quietly onto the surrounding vineyards just moments from Épernay.

But it is in the wellness offering that the property truly comes into its own.

Read more at @vineandbubble. See link in bio.

#wellness #champagne #luxurytravel #winetravel

For many, the name 'Perrier' evokes thoughts of heritage, prestige and a sense of permanence within a region where time moves slowly and tradition runs deep.

Today, @champagnejosephperrier is entering a period of quiet transformation. While the House has long been admired for its elegance and reliability, recent years have brought a renewed focus on refinement, precision and modernisation - both in the cellar and in how the Maison presents itself to the world.

In our latest article we speak with company CEO, Benjamin Fourmon and Cellar Master, Nathalie Laplaige, about their compelling new chapter.

See link in bio.

#josephperrier #champagne #heritage

Following the success of our inaugural “Champagne Foundations” course last month, we're delighted to introduce a new class: “Champagne Beyond the Basics.”

Designed for Champagne lovers ready to deepen their appreciation—without any intimidation—this relaxed session will explore terroir, Champagne styles, and help develop a more refined tasting calibration.

After the class, we’ll settle in for a Mediterranean lunch, accompanied by Champagne, of course.

This edition will be held at the beautiful Hotel Alba on South Terrace in Adelaide.

Please join us and share with like-minded friends.

DETAILS:

Sunday, 19 July 2026
$490pp
Hotel Alba
226 South Terrace, Adelaide

10am - 1pm // Masterclass
1pm - 3pm // Lunch - enjoy a Mediterranean-inspired menu designed for sharing (dietaries can be accommodated) with champagne:

Marinated olives // Grilled flatbread and dip // Artisan burrata // Spinach and ricotta cannelloni // Moroccan lamb backstrap // Orange fennel salad // Charred sweet corn // Duck fat potatoes // Tiramisu

Please see link in bio for bookings.

#adelaide #masterclass #champagne #wineappreciation

Following the success of our inaugural “Champagne Foundations” course last month, we're delighted to introduce a new class: “Champagne Beyond the Basics.”

Designed for Champagne lovers ready to deepen their appreciation—without any intimidation—this relaxed session will explore terroir, Champagne styles, and help develop a more refined tasting calibration.

After the class, we’ll settle in for a Mediterranean lunch, accompanied by Champagne, of course.

This edition will be held at the beautiful Hotel Alba on South Terrace in Adelaide.

Please join us and share with like-minded friends.

DETAILS:

Sunday, 19 July 2026
$490pp
Hotel Alba
226 South Terrace, Adelaide

10am - 1pm // Masterclass
1pm - 3pm // Lunch - enjoy a Mediterranean-inspired menu designed for sharing (dietaries can be accommodated) with champagne:

Marinated olives // Grilled flatbread and dip // Artisan burrata // Spinach and ricotta cannelloni // Moroccan lamb backstrap // Orange fennel salad // Charred sweet corn // Duck fat potatoes // Tiramisu

Please see link in bio for bookings.

#adelaide #masterclass #champagne #wineappreciation

Following the success of our inaugural “Champagne Foundations” course last month, we're delighted to introduce a new class: “Champagne Beyond the Basics.”

Designed for Champagne lovers ready to deepen their appreciation—without any intimidation—this relaxed session will explore terroir, Champagne styles, and help develop a more refined tasting calibration.

After the class, we’ll settle in for a Mediterranean lunch, accompanied by Champagne, of course.

This edition will be held at the beautiful Hotel Alba on South Terrace in Adelaide.

Please join us and share with like-minded friends.

DETAILS:

Sunday, 19 July 2026
$490pp
Hotel Alba
226 South Terrace, Adelaide

10am - 1pm // Masterclass
1pm - 3pm // Lunch - enjoy a Mediterranean-inspired menu designed for sharing (dietaries can be accommodated) with champagne:

Marinated olives // Grilled flatbread and dip // Artisan burrata // Spinach and ricotta cannelloni // Moroccan lamb backstrap // Orange fennel salad // Charred sweet corn // Duck fat potatoes // Tiramisu

Please see link in bio for bookings.

#adelaide #masterclass #champagne #wineappreciation

We have searched far and wide for the ultimate champagne stopper. Our hunt took us all the way to Italy where we discovered this quality, patented product, designed and produced by WAF Brevetti.

The WAF patented stopper seals your champagne perfectly using its CO² to expand the internal patented valve. It is guaranteed to seal up to six atmospheric pressures (PA), which is what the average bottle of champagne contains. However, it has been tested to resist 12 PAs.

Designed for professional use, it can preserve your bottle like new for up to two weeks.

Just $25.00 + shipping

#champagne #champagnestopper

For a region built on precision, precedent and some of the world’s tightest wine regulations, Champagne is not known for surprises. Yet, recently, the appellation quietly expanded its official framework with the recognition of ‘Chardonnay Rosé’, also known as ‘Pink Chardonnay’, bringing the number of authorised grape varieties in Champagne to eight.

On paper, this may read as a technical amendment. In practice, it signals something more nuanced: a renewed interest in Champagne’s genetic heritage, and a willingness to explore the margins of possibility without abandoning the region’s core identity.

📖 READ NOW. 🔗 See link in bio.

#chardonnay #champagne #identity

Sister Act: How Sixth Generation Sisters are Ushering in a New Era at @champagneguycharlemagne

When Justine and Marie Charlemagne returned to Épernay in 2023, they didn’t simply come back to a Champagne estate. They came home.

📖 Read more now. 🔗See link in bio.

We’re incredibly excited to be participating in the 2026 Luxury Travel Awards! 🏆

@world_luxury_travel_awards
#wltawards2026 #worldluxurytravelawards

Please join us for an exclusive sparkling wine tasting showcasing the artistry of @deviationrdwine with award-winning winemaker and co-owner, @kate_laurie1.

This immersive event will highlight Deviation Road's acclaimed méthode traditionnelle sparkling wines through a curated tasting designed to reveal diversity of style and the terroir of the Adelaide Hills.

Whilst many will know Kate for her locally produced sparking wines, she has an extensive background living and studying in Champagne. In 1997, Kate completed an Advanced Diploma in Viticulture and Oenology at Lycée Viticole d’Avize. Her studies and work experience included writing a thesis in French and gaining experience at Champagne Doyard Mahé (Vertus), Domaine Oury-Schreiber (Vitry) and Champagne Sanger (Avize).

You will experience an interesting comparative tasting featuring:

Southcote Blanc de Noirs 2022
Loftia Vintage Brut 2022
Loftia Vintage Brut 2016
Altair Brut Rose MV (2023 base)
Altair Brut Rose MV (2018 base)
Beltana Blanc de Blancs 2018
Beltana Blanc de Blancs 2015

Generous grazing platters will accompany our tasting from @apoteca__

DETAILS:

Thursday, 5 February 2026
6.30pm - 8.30pm
APOTECA
118 Hindley Street, Adelaide CBD
$150pp

For bookings, please use link in bio.

Your exclusive access to Champagne awaits. Just a few places remain for my second and exclusive Champagne Tour next year. Bookings are also now open for 2027. 🍾

DETAILS:

📍2026: 13 - 19 September (3 places remain)
📍2027: 7 - 13 June

For more details please email me sara@vineandbubble.com.

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH:

@residence.eisenhower
@royalchampagne

#champagnetour #champagne #womeninspiringwomen #foodandwine #winetour

First taste of @champagne_bollinger PN TX20 reveals a poised, terroir-driven Blanc de Noirs from Tauxières, where Pinot Noir, reserve-wine depth and disciplined oak delivers precision, freshness and quiet confidence.

📖 READ NOW. 🔗 See link in bio.

#bollinger #pinotnoir #champagne #firsttaste

Up your champagne game in 2026 with the Champagne Foundations Course, presented by Sara Underdown, an inspiring introduction to the most revered sparkling wine in the world.

Drawing on 15 years of expertise in the Champagne region—travelling, writing, educating, and presenting—Sara brings deep insight and authenticity to your experience.

You will begin with the landscape of Champagne itself: its terroir, climate, and the strict appellation laws that safeguard its integrity. From here, you will be introduced to the three noble grape varieties—Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier—and the roles they play in shaping Champagne’s diversity. Sara then unpacks the intricacies of the méthode champenoise, guiding learners through blending, lees aging, riddling, disgorgement, and dosage with clarity and precision.
You will also explore Champagne’s many styles, from non‑vintage blends to prestige cuvées, and discover how sweetness levels influence food pairing.

On conclusion, enjoy a beautiful gourmet BBQ dinner on the Aurora Skydeck overlooking the Adelaide CBD.

What to expect:

Through guided tastings, you will be empowered to:

// taste with confidence
// develop your vocabulary
// appreciate styles.

Details:

// Saturday, 21 February 2026
// Aurora Skydeck
// 147 Pirie St, Adelaide
// 3pm - 6pm // Masterclass
// 6pm - onwards // Gourmet BBQ
Buffet on the rooftop with stunning views over Adelaide city
// $490pp

You will receive detailed notes and worksheets for further study on completion.

Book your place now via link in bio.

@charlesheidsieckchampagne delivers a masterstroke for age-defying champagnes as seen with its latest releases from the exceptional 2018 vintage alongside champagnes from other warm years, 2012 and 2006.

Read now. 🔗See link in bio.

#charlesheidsieck #vintagechampagne #tasting #collectors

@charlesheidsieckchampagne delivers a masterstroke for age-defying champagnes as seen with its latest releases from the exceptional 2018 vintage alongside champagnes from other warm years, 2012 and 2006.

Read now. 🔗See link in bio.

#charlesheidsieck #vintagechampagne #tasting #collectors