Vine & Bubble

08/06/2026

And so it begins today; our signature journey to Champagne with an incredible group of champagne lovers.

Champagne is easy to visit. Experiencing it from the inside is something else entirely.

Private visits, hosted tastings and experiences unavailable to the public, made possible by ’s long-standing relationships with Champagne’s most respected families, Cellar Masters and brands.

Join us in June 2027 and 2028 and experience champagne our way.

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16/05/2026

Just two places remain to join our exclusive dinner celebrating 250 years of Champagne Louis Roederer with a line-up dedicated to Louis Roederer’s most iconic cuvée, Cristal.

This rare vertical tasting will explore five exceptional expressions of Cristal — 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016 — each offering a compelling lens into the evolution of one of Champagne’s most revered wines.

DETAILS:

Restaurant Esmay
95 Hackney Rd, Hackney South Australia
Saturday, 11 July 2026
6.30pm - 10.30pm
$1,500 per person

On arrival, we will also enjoy glasses of Louis Roederer's Collection en magnum. This is an exclusive, limited-seat event only for those who seek depth, rarity and the privilege of access.

To mark 250 years of uncompromising excellence, join Sara Underdown in Adelaide for an intimate and prestigious evening dedicated to Louis Roederer’s most iconic cuvée, Cristal. Founded in 1776, Champagne Louis Roederer is celebrating its 250th anniversary in 2026, marking two and a half centurie...

28/04/2026

The Best Wellness Destinations in Champagne: Hostellerie La Briqueterie.

There is something immediately restorative about arriving at Hostellerie La Briqueterie. 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 Vine & Bubble.

There is something immediately restorative about arriving at Hostellerie La Briqueterie. 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. Fully renovated in the last few years, this beauti...

20/04/2026

The Best Wellness Destinations in Champagne: Château de Sacy. It feels as though it has been lifted from the pages of a storybook. At the end of a long, winding road, Château de Sacy reveals itself as a romantic 19th-century château, set amid a quiet expanse of vineyards that ripple gently across the landscape. There is an immediate sense of stillness here - not just beauty, but a deliberate invitation to slow down.

// Château de Sacy

It feels as though it has been lifted from the pages of a storybook. At the end of a long, winding road, Château de Sacy reveals itself as a romantic 19th-century château, set amid a quiet expanse of vineyards that ripple gently across the landscape. There is an immediate sense of stillness here ....

19/04/2026

The Champagne Course: Beyond the Basics, presented by Sara Underdown, is designed for champagne lovers who want to dive deeper with their appreciation.

In this relaxed class environment, we will explore terroir, styles and develop an advanced tasting calibration. Drawing on 15 years of expertise in the Champagne region—travelling, writing, educating, and presenting—Sara brings deep insight and authenticity to your experience.

What to expect:

Go from appreciation to connoisseur.

Topic overview:

// Deep Dive into Terroir

Sub-regional distinctions: Montagne de Reims, Vallée de la Marne, Côte des Blancs, Côte des Bar
Soil composition—impact on minerality and texture
Vineyard-specific case studies
Influence of microclimate and viticultural philosophy
Viticulture & Innovation

// Biodynamic and regenerative approaches

Climate change adaptation
Winemaking Mastery

// Oxidative vs. reductive styles

Oak fermentation and maturation: barrels, foudres, demi-muids
Solera systems and perpetual reserves
Dosage philosophy: stylistic minimalism vs. traditional richness
Rare Expressions

// Comparative tasting analysis

Single-vineyard and micro-terroir Champagnes
Experimental cuvées: zero dosage, extended aging, atypical blends
Advanced Tasting Calibration

// Blind tasting of champagnes

Identifying oxidative vs. reductive signatures
Distinguishing autolytic complexity from terroir-driven minerality
Structured tasting note development with precision vocabulary

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

The Champagne Course: Beyond the Basics, presented by Sara Underdown, is designed for champagne lovers who want to dive deeper with their appreciation. In this relaxed class environment, we will explore terroir, styles and develop an advanced tasting calibration. Drawing on 15 years of expertise in....

18/04/2026

“Champagne has a way of gathering people — softening the edges, opening the moment, and reminding us we’re meant to experience it together.” Experience champagne our way with unique champagne dinners, tastings and destinations.

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11/04/2026

Charles Heidsieck always manages to produce champagnes that offer a different kind of power; something quieter and more refined. They don’t announce themselves loudly; they unfold. And almost always, they reveal themselves through texture.

It’s a signature that runs consistently across Charles’ range - but nowhere is it more revealing than in the House’s approach to rosé.

In our latest article we interview chef de caves, Emilien Erard, about the House's non-vintage and vintage rosé champagnes and how they are built differently, from the ground up, shaped by different technical decisions, yet ultimately arriving at something that is very 'Charles'; delicate, elegant, and perfectly balanced between fruitiness and roundness.

Charles Heidsieck always manages to produce champagnes that offer a different kind of power; something quieter and more refined. They don’t announce themselves loudly; they unfold. And almost always, they reveal themselves through texture. It’s a signature that runs consistently across Charles.....

10/04/2026

NEW PODCAST EPISODE! Émilien Érard was appointed to Chef de Caves of Charles Heidsieck in 2025, marking a quiet but significant evolution for the House.

Since joining in 2018, Emilien has embedded himself deeply within the fabric of Charles Heidsieck. His work has not been defined by visibility, but by precision—overseeing the rhythms of the winery, building trusted relationships with growers, and contributing, year after year, to the tasting committee that shapes the House’s signature.

Émilien understands not only the technical architecture of the wines, but the deeper identity of Charles Heidsieck—its language of texture, patience and quiet power.

In this episode, we move beyond the surface, exploring the philosophy behind Charles Heidsieck’s rosé winemaking, the quiet power of lees ageing and reserve wines, and the nuanced decisions that preserve identity across challenging vintages. We also take a look at the newly released Blanc des Millenaries from the less talked about 2017 vintage.

LISTEN NOW on Apple or Spotify: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/28-charles-heidsiecks-new-cellar-master-%C3%A9milien-%C3%A9rard/id1697558715?i=1000759503963

22/03/2026

Our favourite champagne glass for everyday drinking is the Lehmann Jamesse Grand Champagne 41. They are excellent for vintage and non-vintage champagne alike.

The enhanced pointed base is a specific starting point for bubbles and creates an accurate swirl.

The broad and generous roundness of each glass provides an optimal stretch for the wine.

The glasses close slowly and give the aromatic fragrances time to break free.

Developed in conjunction with Philippe Jamesse, former head sommelier at Les Crayères (two Michelin star restaurant in Reims, France) it is also the official glassware used by many of Champagne’s Grandes Marques.

These unique glasses boast incomparable performance for high quality machine-blown glassware.

Just $119 (box of six + postage).

Elevate your champagne experience with Lehmann Jamesse Grand Champagne glasses. Set of 6. Shop now for exceptional quality & fast shipping!

04/03/2026

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, Champagne Joseph Perrier 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.

In Champagne, certain names carry an almost instinctive resonance. Perrier is one of them. For many, it evokes heritage, prestige and a sense of permanence within a region where time moves slowly and tradition runs deep. In the case of Champagne Joseph Perrier, that legacy stretches back to 1825, wh...