September 15, 2026 (Épernay) — Following a growing season and harvest of unprecedented earliness, Champagne is presenting a highly encouraging first assessment of the 2026 crop. Despite exceptional...
The only certification program officially recognized by the Comité Champagne (CIVC)
April 5, 2026 (San Francisco, CA / Cambridge, MA) — Commonwealth Wine School announces its upcoming Champagne...
Tannins from Oak Barrels That Flavor Wine Are 'Fingerprinted' by Researchers:
Complex tastes in wine come from both grape skins and wood during aging; new study uses AI to identify compounds responsible...
U.S. Remains Top Export Market for Champagne
April 7, 2026 (Epernay, France) — More than 26.4 million bottles of Champagne were shipped to the United States in 2025, reflecting a slight drop...
January 21, 2026 (Epernay, France) — In 2025, Champagne shipments account for 266 million bottles, a slight decline of just under 2% compared to 2024 (271.4 million).
In an unstable and unpredictable environment, marked by multiple challenges – including...
October 17, 2025 (Epernay, France) — Pink Chardonnay is officially recognized in the Champagne appellation specifications. A natural mutation of white Chardonnay, this ancient grape variety joins...
July 24, 2025 (Epernay, France) — As per each year, Champagne winegrowers and houses met in Epernay, within the Comité Champagne headquarters, to agree on the conditions for this year’s upcoming...
First-of-Its-Kind Industry-Wide Initiative Launches to Address Sexual Harassment in Beverage Alcohol and Hospitality: 86 Harassment is a free industry resource providing employers and employees with access...
Shipments are up 4.8% compared to pre-COVID-19 levels
EPERNAY, France, March 6, 2024 – More than 26.9 million bottles of Champagne were shipped to the United States in 2023, reflecting a 20%...
ÉPERNAY, France ― The Comité Champagne, the trade association representing the houses and winegrowers of Champagne, France, announced today that Lori Russo has been named as the Director of the Champagne...
