the latest champagne news
Read the latest insight & news from the sharpest thought leaders in the world of Champagne
Podcast – Decoding the concept of Champagne Hiking by Richard Juhlin
In this episode of the champagne podcast the concept of Champagne Hiking by Richard Juhlin is decoded.
Podcast – The wine list 5.0 – Eleven Madison Park*** [us]
Listen to the podcast – The wine list – episode 5 – on three star Guide Michelin
Champagne Friday 120 – Champagne Hiking in Paris
Every Friday The no1 Champagne expert in the world will taste new & old Champagne s to
A day in a Champagne Experts life 3.0 –José Michel
The no1 Champagne expert in the world taste some new Champagnes. This week Richard Juhlin tasted a trio
Champagne Fleury: A Pioneer in Biodynamic Viticulture in Champagne
Björnstierne Antonsson aka TheChampgneSommelier has written an article on Champagne Fleury – a pioneer in biodynamics. [read
Investement case: 2008 Krug ‘Clos du Mesnil’ [collaboration by RareWineInvest]
Check out this weeks Champagne Investement Case from RareWineInvest – 2008 Krug ‘Clos du Mesnil’ [read the
Yohan Castaigne: six houses particularly impressive for their rising quality
At Robert Parker Wine Advocate, Yohan Castaing selects six houses particularly impressive for their rising quality. [read
VIP-trip – Jacquesson & Fils [Sep’24]
Twice every year Champagne Club by Richard Juhlin enjoys Champagnes treasures. [read the full champagne story] Tasted
Amalfi Coast in November
Richard Juhlin took well needed fall holliday in the Amalfi coast. [read the full champagne story] If
Podcast – The wine list 4.0 – The French Laundry *** [US]
Listen to the podcast – The wine list – episode 4 – on three star Guide Michelin
A day in a Champagne Experts life 2.0 – Claude Cazals
The no1 Champagne expert in the world taste some new Champagnes. This week Richard Juhlin tasted a trio
Champagne Friday 118 – VIP-trip Sep’24
Every Friday The no1 Champagne expert in the world will taste new & old Champagne s to
the champagne club stories
Read the latest long read articles from the sharpest thought leaders in the world of Champagne
Podcast – Decoding the concept of Champagne Hiking by Richard Juhlin
In this episode of the champagne podcast the concept of Champagne Hiking by Richard Juhlin is decoded.
VIP-trip – Jacquesson & Fils [Sep’24]
Twice every year Champagne Club by Richard Juhlin enjoys Champagnes treasures. [read the full champagne story] Tasted
Podcast – The wine list 4.0 – The French Laundry *** [US]
Listen to the podcast – The wine list – episode 4 – on three star Guide Michelin
Nomination 30th Gourmand Awards
Our book ‘Everything you would like to know about champagne …’ is among the finalists on an
Preimere – 2014 Bollinger ’Vieilles Vignes Françaises’
Vieilles Vignes Françaises 2014, the secret outcome from a year of contrasts, and the embodiment of two
50 Years of Cristal Rosé: A Celebration of Luxury and Excellence
Let Champagne Club by Richard Juhlin take You on a journey of the icon Louis Roederer ‘Cristal
Tasting note 16,000 by Richard Juhlin !
Another year, another milestone! 16,000+ champagnes, how many is that really? It has taken Richard Juhlin over
The simple art of enjoying the perfect espresso
For Richard, life is all about taste, and to say that he is remarkably particular about what
Moët & Chandon releases a trilogy of Grand Vintages
A tale of sublimination – three turbulent years transformed into harmony. [read the full champagne story] Grand
the champagne interviews
Interviews with some of the Champagne Legends in the world of Champagne. Now & then we will interview some of the true people of Champagne. We will ask a questions about their company, their profession current trends, their iconic bottles, etc.
Champagne Friday 102 – Bonnaire 2016-1975
Every Friday The no1 Champagne expert in the world will taste new & old Champagne s to
VINE & BUBBLE Podcast – Tom Hewson
VINE & BUBBLE sat down with Tom Hewson for this special interview. [read the full champagne story]
VINE & BUBBLE Podcast – Peter Liem
VINE & BUBBLE sat down with Peter Liem for this special interview. [read the full champagne story]
VINE & BUBBLE Podcast – Dominique Demarville
VINE & BUBBLE sat down with Dominique Demarville for this special interview. [read the full champagne story]
A Sommelier’s Insight: ASI launches own podcast
ASI launches own podcast in collaboration with ASI Magazine. [read the full champagne story] Welcome to “A
Friday Champagne 67.0 – Agrapart ’Vénus’ @ Cavalaire-sûr-Mer [FRA]
Every Friday The no1 Champagne expert in the world will taste new & old Champagne s to
5 bottles & 5 questions Knut-Espen Misje [nor]
Every Saturday TheChampagneSommelier will ask 5 questions about 5 coeur de bouteilles to friends and Champagne lovers from near
Interview with Pierre Larmandier [Champagne Larmandier-Bernier]
Every bottle tells a story. What’s Yours? Every week we interview people in the world of Champagne on their iconic bottles. Now
Champagne Friday 35.0 – Deutz Les Berceaux @ Pan Pacific Hotel [uk]
Every Friday The no1 Champagne expert in the world will taste new & old Champagne s to
5 bottles - 5 questions
Every bottle tells a story. What's Yours? Every week we interview people in the world of Champagne on their iconic bottles.
This section is inspired by our friends at Dos Gardenias.
5 bottles & 5 questions Ida Kilåker [swe]
Every Saturday TheChampagneSommelier will ask 5 questions about 5 coeur de bouteilles to friends and Champagne lovers from near
5 bottles & 5 questions Johan Nilsson [swe]
Every Saturday TheChampagneSommelier will ask 5 questions about 5 coeur de bouteilles to friends and Champagne lovers from near
5 bottles & 5 questions Knut-Espen Misje [nor]
Every Saturday TheChampagneSommelier will ask 5 questions about 5 coeur de bouteilles to friends and Champagne lovers from near
5 bottles & 5 questions Jenny Nilsson Tolonen [swe]
Every Saturday TheChampagneSommelier will ask 5 questions about 5 coeur de bouteilles to friends and Champagne lovers from near
5 bottles & 5 questions Mikk Parre [est]
Every Saturday TheChampagneSommelier will ask 5 questions about 5 coeur de bouteilles to friends and Champagne lovers from near
5 bottles & 5 questions Blaine Ashley [us]
Every Saturday TheChampagneSommelier will ask 5 questions about 5 coeur de bouteilles to friends and Champagne lovers from near
5 bottles & 5 questions Vania Valentini [ita]
Every Saturday TheChampagneSommelier will ask 5 questions about 5 coeur de bouteilles to friends and Champagne lovers from near
5 bottles & 5 questions Yannick Durbaca [bel]
Every Saturday TheChampagneSommelier will ask 5 questions about 5 coeur de bouteilles to friends and Champagne lovers from near
5 bottles & 5 questions Vladislav Markin [rus]
Every Saturday TheChampagneSommelier will ask 5 questions about 5 coeur de bouteilles to friends and Champagne lovers from near
the champagne films
What will RJ be drinking this Friday? Here we samples film clips from trips, tastings, dinners etc. Watch the latest clips
Champagne Friday 120 – Champagne Hiking in Paris
Every Friday The no1 Champagne expert in the world will taste new & old Champagne s to
A day in a Champagne Experts life 3.0 –José Michel
The no1 Champagne expert in the world taste some new Champagnes. This week Richard Juhlin tasted a trio
A day in a Champagne Experts life 2.0 – Claude Cazals
The no1 Champagne expert in the world taste some new Champagnes. This week Richard Juhlin tasted a trio
Champagne Friday 118 – VIP-trip Sep’24
Every Friday The no1 Champagne expert in the world will taste new & old Champagne s to
A day in a Champagne Experts life 1.0 – Wirth Michel
The no1 Champagne expert in the world taste some new Champagnes. This week Richard Juhlin tasted trio
Champagne Friday 117 – Halloween’24
Every Friday The no1 Champagne expert in the world will taste new & old Champagne s to
Champagne Friday 116 – home dinner with Edward Blom
Every Friday The no1 Champagne expert in the world will taste new & old Champagne s to
Champagne Friday 115 – Sölleröd Kro – Copenhagen
Every Friday The no1 Champagne expert in the world will taste new & old Champagne s to
Champagne Friday 114 – Pål Allan 60 years
Every Friday The no1 Champagne expert in the world will taste new & old Champagne s to
the annual Richard Juhlin tasting
In May every year RJ & his tasting panel set up a great tasting with different themes. Or as we like to refer to it - The Real Stockholm Marathon.
Champagne Friday 105 – The Juhlin Tasting 2024
Every Friday The no1 Champagne expert in the world will taste new & old Champagne s to
The Annual Richard Juhlin Tasting 2023
For the fourteenth year in a row, Richard Juhlin organized The Annual Richard Juhlin Champagne Tasting’ at Lidingö outside…
The Annual Richard Juhlin Tasting’22 – Cuvée de Préstige
For the twelfth year in a row, Richard Juhlin organized ‘The Richard Juhlin Champagne Tasting’ on Lidingö outside Stockholm….
The Annual Richard Juhlin Tasting’22
For the twelfth year in a row, Richard Juhlin organized ‘The Richard Juhlin Champagne Tasting’ on Lidingö…
The Annual Juhlin Tasting’20 – vintages ’11’12’13 [collaboration with Twenty Studios]
For ten years I have arranged an annual blind themed tasting with the 12 best champagne tasters…
The Annual Juhlin Tasting’19 – Spécial Club & the best growers [collaboration with Twenty Studios]
SPÉCIAL CLUB – the prestige cuvée from small growers in Champagne For several years we have been…
The Annual Juhlin tasting’18 – vintages ’08 ’09’10 [collaboration with Twenty Studios]
For the past eight years, I and my tasting group have been doing in Champagne Club a…
The Annual Juhlin tasting’17 – Non-vintage & Vinothèque [collaboration with Twenty Studios]
The theme felt obvious when we arranged ‘The Annual Juhlin Tasting’ for the seventh year in a…
The Annual Juhlin Tasting’16 – A comprehensive evaluation of the ’04, ’05, ’06 vintages [collaboration with Twenty Studios]
For the sixth year in a row, I organized ‘The Annual Juhlin Tasting’ on Lidingö outside Stockholm….
the chronicles
Sometimes on the road, in a restaurant, at home, in the summer house or after a great dinner with friends - we reflect on our champagne experiences & life. This will be in the format of a chronicle.
Chronichle; The Summer of 2024, swish, and then it was over
A chronichle by Richard Juhlin about the summer of 2024. [read the full champagne story] Summer is
Krönika; sommaren 2024, vips så var den över [SWE]
En krönika av Richard Juhlin om sommaren 2024. [read the full champagne story] Sommaren är kort Ja
Reflections on how time affects the wine taster
Richard Juhlin reflects on how time affects the wine taster. [read the full champagne story] Over-analyzed and
50,000 points in the Champagne Club app !
RICHARD JUHLIN hits 50,000 points in the Champagne Club app ! [read the full champagne story] Summer
Cristal; When the night passed in to pink …
RICHARD JUHLIN reflects on his latest VIP trip to Champagne. [read the full champagne story] Just returned
Chronicle; Self-Torture & Envy
Both of these phenomena can have negative consequences for an individual’s well-being and mental health. Overcoming self-torture
Skiing in Style: The Art of Savoring Champagne in the Alps
When it comes to winter sports, the Alps reign supreme as one of the world’s most iconic
Stupidity & dropping levels of IQ?
TheChampagneSommelier recently had an odd dream; and reflects over stupidity & dropping levels of IQ? [read the
Chronicle; In the mind of a champagne expert
RICHARD JUHLIN reflects on this summers travels around some of Europe’s most beautiful places with my loved…
the tasting notes
Here we will display new releases & vintages from the world of champagne.
A day in a Champagne Experts life 3.0 –José Michel
The no1 Champagne expert in the world taste some new Champagnes. This week Richard Juhlin tasted a trio
Investement case: 2008 Krug ‘Clos du Mesnil’ [collaboration by RareWineInvest]
Check out this weeks Champagne Investement Case from RareWineInvest – 2008 Krug ‘Clos du Mesnil’ [read the
A day in a Champagne Experts life 2.0 – Claude Cazals
The no1 Champagne expert in the world taste some new Champagnes. This week Richard Juhlin tasted a trio
Three new Champagnes from C. Cazals
This week Richard Juhlin tasted a new trio of Champagne’s från C. Cazals. [read the full champagne
Tasting notes: Two new vintages from David Léclapart
Two new vintages from David Léclapart has been released on the market. Read Richard Juhlins tasting notes and
Tasting notes: news from Philipponnat
This week Richard Juhlin tasted two new 2015 Champagnes from Philipponnat. [read the full champagne story] 2015
A day in a Champagne Experts life 1.0 – Wirth Michel
The no1 Champagne expert in the world taste some new Champagnes. This week Richard Juhlin tasted trio
Tasting notes: Two x 2018 from Bérêche & Fils
Two new Champagnes from vintage 2018 from Bérêche & Fils has been released on the market. Read Richard
Tasting notes: Three x 2016 from Louis Roederer
A trio from vintage 2016 from Louis Roederer has been released on the market. Read Richard Juhlins tasting notes
the champagne guides
Read inside topics to learn more about Champagne, the region, the production, the champagne dictionary, etc.
Champagne Master Class by Richard Juhlin
Still searching for the perfect bubbly birthday gift? Champagne Club by Richard Juhlin offer a Champagne Master
How to Serve Champagne: Expert Tips for the Perfect Toast
Champagne is synonymous with celebration and sophistication. Learn How to Serve Champagne: Expert Tips for the Perfect
Key figures from Champagne
The latest key figures from Comitée Champagne has been published. [read the full champagne story]
Comité Champagne launches its official Champagne education website
Find the entire online and face-to-face training offer, playful educational activities, as well as the learning tools.
Champagne vs Wine: Exploring Their Unique Traits and Shared Qualities
Introduction to Wine and Champagne. When you explore the world of fermented grape beverages, you encounter a variety
Champagne Types – Guide to the Different Varieties
Have You reflected over the different Champagne Types. Here is an introduction to Champagne Types. [read the
Magic 9’s
In all wine districts with vintage variations, there is a touch of occult superstition about which numbers
The Champagne Uprising of 1911: A Pivotal Moment in Champagne’s History
TheChampagneSommelier has written an in-depth article on the Champagne Uprising in 1911 & the effects it had…
Ask TheChampagneSommelier; The roll of oak in Champagne ?
This Week TheChampagneSommelier reflects over the roll of oak in Champagne. [read the full champagne story] We…
the champagne & food
Each month Björnstierne Antonson, Champagne Club's head sommelier, will share recipes & menus for those of you who do not think it is enough to drink champagne as aperitif. The recipes comes from travel in Champagne, memorable restaurants in Sweden and internationally, unforgettable meetings between champagne, food and people.
Podcast – The wine list 4.0 – The French Laundry *** [US]
Listen to the podcast – The wine list – episode 4 – on three star Guide Michelin
Podcast – The wine list 3.0 – Sushi Sho * [swe]
Listen to the podcast – The wine list – episode 3 – on Guide Michelin restaurant in
Podcast – The wine list 2.0 – Les Crayères ** [fra]
Listen to the podcast – The wine list – episode 2 – on two star Guide Michelin
Menu Piemontese à la Champagne !
Richard Juhlin dined at his favorite Italian restaurant in Stockholm – Mancini. [read the full champagne story]
Två unika Four Hands Dinner med Nicolas Lefèvre från Champagne Deutz [swe]
Missa inte möjligheten att ta del utav en kulinarisk upplevelse utöver det vanliga. Den fjärde november bjuder
PM & Vänner ★ A Glade in the Gastronomic Forest of Småland
Legendary restaurant critic JJ Gill was known for his sharp prose, detailed descriptions, and a deep love
What Should You Consider When Choosing A Cutlery Knife Set
Selecting a cutlery knife set may sometimes feel overwhelming due to the availability of numerous varieties in
Moët in Paris by Yannick Alléno
Moët & Chandon and Yannick Alléno join forces to create a unique pop-up cultivating creativity, gastronomy and savoir-fête
The Delightful Ritual: Starting a Dinner with Champagne and Canapés
A sommeliers perspective on The Delightful Ritual: Starting a Dinner with Champagne and Canapés. [read the full
