Bubbles and us

Sabrage, Bond, space toasts.

Napoleon's hussars with sabres, Churchill's 42-year affair with Pol Roger, James Bond's Bollinger. Bubbles aren't a drink, they're a ritual.

History Producers Regions Technique Pairings Glassware Vintages Culture

7 July 2026 · 4 min read

The Cult of Grower Champagne

Small producers are reshaping perceptions of Champagne, one terroir-driven bottle at a time.

Discover how Récoltant-Manipulant (RM) Champagnes are challenging the dominance of Négociant-Manipulant (NM) houses, offering unique expressions of terroir.

Martin Nisu