French property watch: Marne offers proximity to Paris and champagne House prices are high in Reims but bargains can be found elsewhere in the north-eastern department
Prosecco gains ground as Champagne sales drop by 20% in France Shoppers are swerving the more-expensive drink for less-costly alternatives, figures show
Drugs, sex…and a dead cat? Plot thickens in French senator MP case The senator has denied all charges after an MP claimed she began to feel unwell at his home after drinking a glass of Champagne Grape picking begins in Champagne amid growing shortage of workers Winemaker accused of selling 1.8 million bottles of fake champagne French sparkling wines to rival Champagne on price and taste
Champagne bottles in France may soon be wrapped in eco-friendly paper The new bottle wraps will replace aluminium for some bottles from 2023, especially those made by organic producers, after development from a Champagne union
Moët & Chandon recalled in France over potential ecstasy contamination An investigation has been opened into the ‘criminal’ affair, which relates mostly to bottles sold online
French Champagne’s record €5.5bn year is ‘victory for good living’ Industry expert says that 2021 sales are likely to be the ‘best ever year for Champagne’ – a marked improvement after the sector was badly hit during the first lockdown in 2020
France’s champagne vines hit by mildew but Covid stock stops shortages Some champagne grape growers face losing half their crop due to this year’s exceptionally wet conditions, coming after spring frosts.
French champagne makers call for Russia boycott over new wine law Trade body demands European action after Vladimir Putin signs law restricting use of the ‘champagne’ label to Russian sparkling wines
Only Russian fizz can carry Champagne name, says Putin New law means French winemakers must use the term ‘sparkling wine’ on products sold in Russia
Champagne wins fight against Swiss commune of Champagne’s wine name The legal proceedings over the name of a locally produced wine in Switzerland had been ongoing for over 20 years
Italian Prosecco replaces French Champagne on F1 podium Three-year deal with Italian winemaker means Grand Prix winners will mark victories with a different sparkling wine
More to Champagne region in France than a glass of bubbles From museums and historic buildings to grape-picking, the famous la Champagne that lies east of the Paris region has something for everyone
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