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Description of a Champagne Wooden Barrel. The barrel is exclusively made from French oak, which is preferred for its fine grain and subtle influence on the aging process. Typical Champagne barrels, also known as "pièces", are often around 205 liters, although other sizes can be used. After aging Craft, Artisan Champagne, the interior of the barrel will be stained with the lees (dead yeast cells) and wine residue, leaving a creamy, yeasty scent. The main grape varieties used in Champagne production are: Chardonnay: Contributes acidity, finesse, and longevity. Pinot Noir: Adds body, structure, and red fruit flavors. Pinot Meunier: Provides fruitiness and roundness. When Aging Single Malt Whisky in a Used Champagne Barrel The whisky inherits subtle fruit notes, such as apple, pear, or citrus, from the Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier residues. Brioche and Toast: Yeasty, biscuity aromas reminiscent of brioche or toast from the lees may impart complexity to the whisky. The mouthfeel of the whisky might become creamier due to the influence of the Champagne lees. The oak would have already given some of its tannins and vanillin to the Champagne, so the whisky might experience a softer oak influence, contributing to a more delicate mouthfeel and subtler tannic structure. The Champagne barrel will impart a slight acidic or mineral note to the whisky, adding a fresh, crisp edge that is unusual in typical whisky aging but can be intriguing. Depending on the level of toasting and the previous use, the whisky might take on a pale golden hue with possible hints of the Champagne color residues. Art and Cask is please to offer a small batch of Champagne barrels due to be disgorged in 8 days, left with precious wine lees inside if so is your wish. Enquiries: patrice@artandcask.com www.artandcask.com

What`s the difference between Champagne and Prosecco? 1.⁠ ⁠Origin: Champagne hails from France's Champagne region, while Prosecco comes from Italy's Veneto region. 2.⁠ ⁠Grapes: Champagne uses Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier grapes; Prosecco is made from Glera grapes. 3.⁠ ⁠Production Method: Champagne is made with the traditional method, with second fermentation in the bottle, while Prosecco uses the tank method. 4.⁠ ⁠Taste: Champagne offers complex flavors of brioche and almond, while Prosecco is light, fruity, and floral. 5.⁠ ⁠Price: Champagne tends to be pricier due to its production and aging, while Prosecco is more budget-friendly. 🥂 #WineLovers #ChampagneVsProsecco #SparklingWine #melbournefood

Champagne styles The first wines produced in Champagne – more than a thousand years ago now – were unlike those we know today. They were typically pink-hued still wines made mostly from black-skinned grapes. There was certainly nothing like the variety of styles we now enjoy. Depending on exactly how a Champagne is made, can take any one of various forms. The key Champagne styles differ in their color, sweetness, base grape varieties, and whether they are the product of a single vintage or several (Non-Vintage). The whites may be either Blanc de Noirs (made from black-skinned grapes), Blanc de Blancs (made from green-skinned grapes) or just plain Blanc (made from any combination of the permitted varieties). Pink Champagne Rosé is made either by adding red wine to a white blend or sometimes by fermenting the juice in contact with the skins. These types all come with varying degrees of sweetness – not necessarily the result of residual sugar, but due to the addition of a dosage just before the wine is finally bottled. Champagne from the Ultimate Art Collection Victoire de la Dignité is the masterpiece that embodies elegance and depth. This Millésimé 2015 is meticulously created with 85% Chardonnay and 15% Pinot Noir, each bottle aged for over six years to achieve a refined complexity that resonates with the artistry behind it. The champagne captures the essence of the year and craftsmanship, balancing the freshness of Chardonnay with the depth of Pinot Noir, resulting in an extraordinary cuvée that mirrors the spirit of resilience and deep values inherent in this unique collection. Please contact us directly to place an order: +38 097 000 23 88 inquiries@victoiredeladignite.com

Description of a Champagne Wooden Barrel. The barrel is exclusively made from French oak, which is preferred for its fine grain and subtle influence on the aging process. Typical Champagne barrels, also known as "pièces", are often around 205 liters, although other sizes can be used. After aging Craft, Artisan Champagne, the interior of the barrel will be stained with the lees (dead yeast cells) and wine residue, leaving a creamy, yeasty scent. The main grape varieties used in Champagne production are: Chardonnay: Contributes acidity, finesse, and longevity. Pinot Noir: Adds body, structure, and red fruit flavors. Pinot Meunier: Provides fruitiness and roundness. When Aging Single Malt Whisky in a Used Champagne Barrel The whisky inherits subtle fruit notes, such as apple, pear, or citrus, from the Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier residues. Brioche and Toast: Yeasty, biscuity aromas reminiscent of brioche or toast from the lees may impart complexity to the whisky. The mouthfeel of the whisky might become creamier due to the influence of the Champagne lees. The oak would have already given some of its tannins and vanillin to the Champagne, so the whisky might experience a softer oak influence, contributing to a more delicate mouthfeel and subtler tannic structure. The Champagne barrel will impart a slight acidic or mineral note to the whisky, adding a fresh, crisp edge that is unusual in typical whisky aging but can be intriguing. Depending on the level of toasting and the previous use, the whisky might take on a pale golden hue with possible hints of the Champagne color residues. Art and Cask is please to offer a small batch of Champagne barrels due to be disgorged in 8 days, left with precious wine lees inside if so is your wish. Enquiries: patrice@artandcask.com www.artandcask.com

1086 by Nyetimber is the bottle to mark not just a special occasion, but those life-defining moments. Elegant, age-worthy and remarkably refined, these wines are extremely limited in quantity, making them the rare jewel of any wine collection. https://lnkd.in/eQtte3Mm

The world of wine 🍷can be intimidating, but understanding the different categories can help you navigate it with ease- Buckle up, with the short Fun elaboration for categories of wines • Reds: Think bold, juicy flavors like dark fruits and spices. Think superheroes - Cabernet Sauvignon is Captain America, Merlot is Iron Man. • Whites: Delicate and refreshing, like citrus, flowers, and maybe a hint of honey. Think Disney princesses - Chardonnay is Cinderella, Sauvignon Blanc is Tiana. • Rosé: Pretty in pink, a blend of red and white flavors. Think rockstars - Grenache is Mick Jagger, Sangiovese is Bruce Springsteen. • Champagne: Fancy French bubbles, think celebrating with elegance. Like James Bond in a tuxedo. • Fortified: Sweet and powerful, Think a wise old wizard with a twinkle in his eye. • Dessert Wines: Super sweet French and Fancy, Think a luxurious dessert fit for royalty. Cheers🥂

With Champagne's many complex variables, it can be difficult to know which wine's an investment and which is the one for this weekend? These five top tips from Tom Hewson may help you decide: 1. Look for vintage (or tirage) date and disgorgement date on the bottle. 2. A good rule of thumb for younger wines is not to age them for longer post-release than they had on lees. 3. Be cautious ageing wines that advertise ultra-low (or zero) sulphites. 4. Magnums age more slowly. 5. Chardonnay-based blends often age less oxidatively. Full article here: https://ow.ly/8TSB50QUCkf Image Credit: Diana Miller / Getty Images

Clos des Lambrays Grand Cru, LVMH Moët Hennessy "From Grape to Stars" Project in Burgundy The series represents vats of fermenting wine seen from above. Every year I work with the most prestigious French wine estates in the four weeks following the harvest. It is a work on the concept of transformation, in this case that of grapes into wine, which is found everywhere in the universe. By plunging my gaze into the organic, I show how Man, who is at the heart of this transformation, reveals its cosmic dimension. In this visual metaphor where the vats of wine strangely resemble planets made like us of nitrogen, calcium, and iron I myself transform into “Stardust” to touch, for a moment, the origin of life. I go back in time to capture the DNA of these iconic wines in the early days of their birth. These wines are rare, sometimes almost impossible to find, and some of the winegrowers who produce them are considered Stars. Works avaible: Edition of 7, 100X100cm (39”x39”) Edition of 3, 150x150cm (59’’x59’’) #art#photography#wine and spirits

one of the ways to make Cognac become more interesting as a category is to release some single-casks, full-proof, additive-free versions of the stuff. and if these casks can be vintage-dated (more difficult & costly), even better. Cognac is a fantastic brandy. Less and less people drink it. The main brands sell the narrative associated with said brand's image, they happen to be bottling Cognac. The consumer is not a Cognac customer but a brand loyalist. A quick look at some of those labels illustrate the mindset as the word "Cognac" is buried below the brand's name, in tiny font. Cognac is (too) steeped in tradition to appear cool and exciting in a world where the drinker has tens/hundreds of new shinny options of whisk(e)y/r(h)um/tequila/mezcal/etc...releases to purchase every month. PM Spirits convinced the Cognac house Frapin that represents the apex of artisanal cognac to let us select a cask and have it bottled as such. It is a first. And quite exciting. #cognac #singlecask #spiritsbusiness #spiritsindustry