86 candidates, citizens of 20 different countries, participated in the most recent ASI Diploma examination. The ASI Diploma represents the pinnacle of sommellerie. The sommeliers who recently attempted the Diploma examination had to complete an advanced level test and were asked to perform complicated service skills. 62 candidates passed the examination of which only 27 earned the prestigious title of ASI Gold Diploma. 25 received the ASI Silver Diploma and 10 the ASI Bronze Diploma. Just over 400 sommeliers worldwide have now achieved this designation making it one of the most exclusive titles amongst the global sommelier community. Of the...

 The techniques of pruning  presented last with the title: Champagne MOOC - Webinar #5 - The art of pruning in Champagne  The pruning techniques used in Champagne have been strictly regulated since 1938. Champagne is the only AOC to have laid down such a precise and comprehensive set of rules for pruning. Read here the full pesentation: 1. THE VINE GROWTH CYCLE AND TASKS IN THE VINEYARD https://drive.google.com/file/d/1d9C1J5NBLYyEaqQVoatB9-V7PhXqTc5Q/view?usp=sharing 2. THE VINE https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kcNxvoS-PG7jHIBb5nfTWv-yOFzDY0Hc/view?usp=sharing Photo Credit:  Champagne MOOC  

After being hit badly in 2020, the Champagne sector was re-invigorated in 2021. Sales made a spectacular comeback, increasing by 31% to 320 million bottles and returning to levels comparable to those seen in the early 2010s. This comeback was even more pronounced when it came to turnover, with total sales amounting to a never-before-seen €5.7 billion. These results are to a very large extent attributable to an incredibly dynamic export market, with the number of bottles reaching 180 million for the first time, accounting for over 56% of all Champagne sales. In 2017, exports accounted for exactly half of...

The Champagne Bureau on Thursday 7 April presented the virtual press conference: Champagne in the United States: 2021 Update and Outlook for the Future. Speakers Natalie Pavlatos, Champagne Bureau USA Gaelle Egoroff, Director of Protection & Apellation Promotion, Comite Champagne Read here th whole presentation https://drive.google.com/file/d/1a5x5AIN_2qP7jvPD8R2HS5CJ9jYtGa9U/view?usp=sharing The Champagne Bureau located in Washington, DC, is the U.S. representative of the Comité Champagne, the trade association that represents all the grape growers and houses of Champagne, France. The Bureau works to educate US consumers about the uniqueness of the wines of Champagne and expand their understanding of the importance location plays in...