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NewsTaittinger, from one generation to another…
According to the timeline he established from the moment he took back control of Taittinger Champagne in 2006, Pierre-Emmanuel Taittinger has made the decision to entrust the future of the family business to the next…
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NewsVilla Maria appoints Matt Deller MW as new Chief Sales and Marketing Officer
Villa Maria Estate is pleased to announce the appointment of Matt Deller MW as Chief Global Sales and Marketing Officer. Matt joins Villa Maria with over 20 years global experience in the wine industry and…
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NewsM.Chapoutier portfolio to be distributed in the UK by Hatch Mansfield
M. CHAPOUTIER and Mentzendorff & Co have agreed that following a long and successful 25-year partnership their respective strategic directions have evolved and changed. In light of this, from 1st April 2020, M. CHAPOUTIER will…
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NewsAnd the nominees for the EE British Academy Film Awards in 2020 are …
On 2nd February, the most admired stars of global film will unite in London to recognise the best of the industry at the EE British Academy Film Awards in 2020. As long standing, proud partners…
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NewsChampagne Taittinger honours Female Entrepreneurs at the 2019 Natwest everywoman Awards
On Wednesday 3rd December, Taittinger supported the 17th annual 2019 NatWest everywoman Awards as Champagne Partner, celebrating Britain’s most inspiring female entrepreneurs. These awards champion women in enterprise from all walks of life, providing a…
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NewsChampagne Taittinger, Proud Partner of The British Independent Film Awards 2019
Last Sunday 1st December, the British Independent Film Awards were hosted by comedian Aisling Bea at Old Billingsgate, supported by Taittinger as Official Champagne. Last Sunday 1st December, the British Independent Film Awards were hosted…
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NewsSir George Fistonich at the IWSC 50th Anniversary Awards Banquet
Last Thursday night (28th November), at the annual IWSC Awards Banquet, Sir George Fistonich, founder and owner of acclaimed New Zealand winery Villa Maria and IWSC President (2019), gave his final speech before passing the…
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NewsEncouraging staff to live healthier in body & mind…
Hatch Mansfield has been recognised in the Britain’s Healthiest Workplace awards, as published in the latest Financial Times ‘Health at Work’ supplement Picking up 3rd Place in the Overall 2019 category for small businesses (20-249…
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NewsUK winner of “Le Taittinger” International Culinary Prize announced
Charles Coulombeau, Head Chef at one Michelin star Gravetye Manor in Sussex, has been announced as the UK winner in the 53rd edition of the “Le Taittinger” International Culinary Prize. Competitors submitted their detailed recipe…
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NewsErrázuriz Las Pizarras Pinot Noir 2018 among the top 10 wines in the world by James Suckling
James Suckling has announced his top 100 wines of 2019 and has included Errázuriz, Las Pizarras Pinot Noir 2018, amongst the top 10. Awarded 99 points, it is the 2nd highest ranked Pinot Noir and…
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NewsC.V.N.E. 2019 Vintage Report
The family-owned winery Compañía Vinícola del Norte de España (CVNE) is reporting “a good 2019 vintage in Rioja. There is a slight drop in quantity compared to 2018 but it is still a very high…
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NewsAction Against Hunger – Fine Wine and Art Dinner 2019 – The Best ever
On Saturday 2nd November Action Against Hunger held its Fine Wine and Art Dinner raising over £346,000 , a sum equivalent to saving the lives of over 8,300 severely acutely malnourished children. After Gift Aid,…
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NewsTaittinger celebrates RIBA Stirling Prize 2019 winner: Goldsmith Street in Norwich
The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has named Goldsmith Street as the 2019 winner of its prestigious RIBA Stirling Prize. As the official Champagne partner of RIBA, Champagne Taittinger was at this week’s awards…
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NewsRobert Oatley Vineyards Confirms New Mudgee Winemakers
Robert Oatley Vineyards (ROV) has confirmed the formal appointment of two new winemakers based at the Mudgee winery in New South Wales, Australia. Debbie Lauritz has been appointed Head Winemaker in Mudgee and is supported…
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NewsOpen For Entries: New Look “Le Taittinger” International Culinary Prize
https://prixculinaire.taittinger.fr/gb/#registrations The creativity, originality and inspiration of young chefs will be celebrated through a new format for “Le Taittinger” International Culinary Prize. Michel Roux Jr – who holds two Michelin stars at his restaurant, Le…
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NewsRobert Oatley partners the Twelfth Royal London Yacht Club Cowes Classics Week …
27th July to 2nd August saw the twelfth Royal London Yacht Club Cowes Classics Week and the second year of partnership between RLYC and Australian wine producer Robert Oatley. Competing crews travelled to the Isle…
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NewsTaittinger toasts Australia’s success in Cowes leg of SailGP championship
Champagne Taittinger corks were popped in celebration on Sunday after Tom Slingsby skippered his Australian crew to victory at the British leg of the SailGP world championships at Cowes on the Isle of Wight. Australia’s…
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NewsCelebrating the King’s Cup Regatta with Champagne Taittinger
Champagne Taittinger was delighted to celebrate the inaugural King’s Cup Regatta in Cowes on Thursday 8th August. The event was hosted by the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge who went head to head in a…
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NewsLouis Jadot announces new Résonance Tasting Room in Oregon
Maison Louis Jadot shares an update from the French wine company’s first venture outside of Burgundy, as the Résonance Tasting Room opens for visitor experiences in the heart of the Oregon vineyard. Founded in 2013,…
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NewsVilla Maria discovers what our wine choice reveals about the way we communicate
Research reveals rosé drinkers are most likely to use technology to reconnect with lost friends 85% of Syrah lovers prefer to keep in touch via technology Chardonnay fans opt for the direct approach, choosing to…