Toast Father’s Day with “only the best” Mumm Cordon Rouge Champagne

With Father’s Day less than a fortnight away we’re ditching socks in order for something a bit luxurious, Mumm. No, we didn’t mean our mums, after all it is Father’s day. We meant the finest, most luxurious Mumm Champagne on the market. The prestigious G.H Mumm Champagne traces back to the Knights and Barons of the 12th Century. Now one of the largest Champagne producers in The World, the motto of Georges Hermann Mumm remains “only the best” and we think that’s nothing short of what our Dad’s deserve. After all, Mumm is not just for Mums.

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So why not raise a toast to Dad this Father’s Day and celebrate in style. Whatever your budget, we have a round-up of the best Mumm Champagne’s to suit you. All of which feature the iconic Cordon Rouge Champagne summing up the style and spirit of the Mumm Champagne house. Crafted from a blend of 50 different wines from up to 77 different vineyards with a high proportion of reserve wines from five different vintages, Mumm Cordon Rouge provides aromas of lemon and grapefruit, with notes of white peach, apricot and apple, plus lingering notes of vanilla, dried fruit and honey. We were lucky enough to review a bottle of G.H Mumm Cordon Rouge Champagne and this is what we thought.

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The sun is out…almost, and the popping of a Champagne cork is the most heavenly sound. Decanting Mumm into the flutes reveal a luxurious straw colour filled with lots of little bubbles. Light and chilled to perfection, this is one of the most crisp and more-ish bottles of Champagne on the market. Made up of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier, this wonderful Champagne is perfectly balanced in every way, rich without being too overpowering. The fruity notes of peach and apple on the nose and hints of citrus is what strikes me straight away as it’s almost like a summer crumble, definitely winning already. Don’t be fooled by the lightness, this delectable glass has a strong taste without being as overly dry as some of it’s other competitors which is a great indication to me that I will not be suffering from the dreaded Champagne headache making it a very palatable glass of fizz. Again because of the great range, you could pair this Champagne with anything from poultry to meatier fish and game. Or if you’re like me, add a few strawberries to the bottom of your glass, pour over and enjoy. With an average price of £25 per 75cl bottle, this Champagne is excellent value for money and having been the official Formula One victory Champagne, if it’s good enough to be sprayed all over Lewis Hamilton, it’s good enough for us.

Whether you’re looking to splash out on the biggest bottle of bubbles or get a more reasonable priced bottle in addition to a pair of socks, we’re here to help you pick something to suit you, because after all, “only the best” for Dad.

On a Budget:

MUMM Half Bottle (37.5cl)

If you’re looking for a great introduction to Mumm give this a go. Perfect as an accompanying gift;

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Serves 3-4 Glasses

RRP: £17

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Value for Money:

MUMM Bottle (75cl)

The Classic and unbeatable full size bottle serves perfectly as a stand alone gift;

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Serves 5-6 Glasses

RRP: £27.50

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A Little Pricier:

MUMM No.1 Victory Limited Edition Bottle (75cl)

For any Formula One enthusiast, this specially designed Victory bottle is perfect. With its iconic red sash you get to create your very own victorious Formula One podium moment presenting this to Dad;

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Serves 5-6 Glasses

RRP: £50

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Feeling Flush:

MUMM Jeroboam (300cl)

Equivalent to 4 standard bottles, this boxed Jeroboam is designed for sharing. Presented in a wooden gift box let the Jeroboam take pride of place atop a bar or at the front of a drinks cabinet until it’s time to celebrate. After all no celebration is complete without everyone toasting with a glass of Champagne;

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Size of 4 standard bottles; presented in a beautiful wooden gift box

RRP: £185

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So make it Mumm this Father’s Day with “only the best” Mumm Champagne

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Chandon Rosé Review & Cocktail Recipes

Chandon Rosé Review & Cocktail RecipesFrost loves sparkling wine. But there is sparkling wine and then there is sparkling wine. Chandon Rosé is a particular favourite of ours. A combination of Chardonnay, pinot noir and Malbec have been expertly mixed together in this gorgeously lively dry wine. The aromas of red berries really add to the party and this Rosé has just the right amount of sweetness.This wine is perfect to remind yourself how amazing you are.  It is nearly the weekend so go on, treat yourself and buy a bottle. There are two amazing cocktail ideas below if that is more your thing.

Whatever the weather this summer, Chandon is guaranteed to serve you a splash of sunshine with its gorgeous Brut and Rosé Argentinian sparkling wines. Crisp and dry on the palate with a hint of sweetness, Chandon is perfect enjoyed on its own or to add a touch of sparkle to a selection of simple, elegant Chandon cocktails. Chandon Brut and Rosé are available at Ocado.com and Majestic Wines from £14.99

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Chandon Patagonia Punch

A fruity, fun cocktail with the fragrant hint of strawberries. The perfect serve for summer!

Ingredients

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2 strawberries
5 basil leaves
20ml rhubarb & strawberry cordial 15ml fresh lemon juice 30ml Belvedere
Ice cubes

Method

Muddle the fruit, shake and strain into a coupette glass

 

 

Chandon Evita Spritz

A wine spritzer with a twist – this simple, refreshing cocktail is the ideal accompaniment to your summer soiree

Ingredients

15ml Elder ower Cordial Top with Chandon Brut Orange Peel

Method

Pour ingredients into an ice lled cabernet glass and garnish with an orange twist

 

Perrier-Jouët Champagne Terrace in the Heart of Bath

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With this summer set to be the hottest on record, what better way to celebrate than to raise a glass of ice-cold Perrier-Jouët on The Terrace of Bath’s No.1 Cocktail Bar. Sub 13 is located within the stunning Edgar Buildings in Bath and is set to be the go-to place for alfresco tipples in The Cotswolds. The renowned Champagne house Perrier-Jouët have teamed up with Sub13 and have taken over their rooftop tier for the summer months making it a private retreat at the top of this beautiful Georgian Townhouse.

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Adorned with fairy lights and complete with it’s own chic bar, guests are invited to try creations from the specially curated cocktail menu. This really is a magical Champagne haven in The Country and with outdoor heaters and large umbrellas, Sub13 have made sure that you can enjoy this beautiful terrace come rain or shine.

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In the meantime, Perrier-Jouët have recommended some fantastic cocktails to whet your appetite;

Spring Punch

Vodka
Lemon juice
Sugar syrup
top with Perrier-Jouët Grand Brut and
a drizzle of Crème de Mûre

Add the first three ingredients to a hi-ball glass with ice cubes and briefly shake to mix, then top up with Champagne. Add a crown of crushed ice and drizzle the crème de mûre over the top. Finish with a blackberry and a slice of lemon zest.

Jalisco Flower

Tequila
Grapefruit juice
Elderflower Liquor
Perrier-Jouët Grand Brut,

Combine first 3 ingredients in cocktail shaker; fill with ice. Cover and shake vigorously 20 times. Strain into 2 flutes. Top each with Champagne. Garnish with grapefruit twists.

Bottoms Up!

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Venue;

4 Edgar Buildings, George Street, Bath, BA1 2EE

Bookings

01225 466 667

Opening times:

Monday-Wednesday 5pm-12am;

Thursday 5pm-1am;

Friday-Sat 5pm-3am

The Perrier-Jouët Champagne Terrace is open now until the end of August

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Top of the Pop-Ups this Easter at the Perrier-Jouët Modern Mayfair Garden

Spring has sprung and what better way to celebrate than with a glass of fizz in an idyllic garden setting. Let’s toast this Easter at La Caprice, Mayfair and be sure to enjoy your lunch before or after perusing The Royal Academy of Arts’ latest landmark exhibition. Painting the Modern Garden: Monet to Matisse, sees Claude Monet’s water lily paintings brought to the UK for the very first time. We think this is the perfect opportunity for you to immerse yourself into spring whilst enjoying some remarkable art, food and also some lovely goodies to take away.

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Priced at £38 per person, this includes a glass of Perrier-Jouët Champagne, two-course lunch at Le Caprice, tickets to ‘Painting the Modern Garden’ exhibition, a Floris London gift bag with Rose Hand Cream and Jermyn Street fragrance sample.

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The Perrier-Jouët Modern Mayfair Garden is open throughout the exhibition’s run period – 30 January until 20 April 2016

We think it’s the perfect Easter treat for the adults!

For more information visit: Le Caprice

Mumm Brut Rosé Champagne The Perfect Mother’s Day Gift

Mumm Brut Rosé Champagne The Perfect Mother's Day Gift

It can be hard to buy mum the best gift for mother’s day but it is nigh on impossible to go wrong with champagne, and even more so with Mumm’s Brut Rosé Champagne. I have often said the colour of a rosé is a good indicator of how good it is and this is a gorgeous, fresh, light rose. Not too red, but not too pale either. It is luxurious, fresh, decadent and of the highest quality. I am a huge fan of rosé champagne and this one has beautiful notes of red berries. Perfect. 

Mumm Rosé offers finesse in both taste and design. A beautifully drawn rose – designed by the great Franco-Japanese artist and friend of the House, Léonard Foujita – adorns the bottle. Within, notes of red berries expand into delicate scents of caramelised vanilla. The result is a luscious champagne dominated by Pinot Noir and created by Maison Mumm, a Champagne House whose founding mantra of providing “Only the best” continues today.

 Maison Mumm, established in 1827,  is the official champagne for celebration, its iconic red sash symbol celebrates an ancient French distinction for bravery – the Legion d’Honeur. 

This is Mumm’s first ever Rosé champagne, offering an iconic rose watercolour design and dynamic freshness to charm mothers of all ages..

Available online and inshore at Waitrose.com for £29.99

 

Valentines Ideas: Perrier-Jouët Small Discoveries Blason Rosé Coffret

Valentines Ideas- Perrier-Jouët Small Discoveries Blason Rosé Coffret

Since Perrier-Jouët was founded on the love story of Pierre-Nicolas Perrier and his wife Adele Jouët, the Perrier-Jouët Small Discoveries Blason Rosé coffret is a Valentine’s collection with romance and surprise at its very core.

 

It includes:

 

·         Two champagne flutes which reveal a dazzling secret: When filled, their beautiful butterfly engravings cause bubbles to cluster and spiral upwards through the length of the wine

·         A bottle of Blason Rosé – the first rosé champagne created by Perrier-Jouët

·         A presentation box decorated with a flutter of butterflies and wrapped in green ribbon – Perrier-Jouët’s emblematic colour 

 

Perrier- Jouët Small Discoveries Blason Rosé coffret is the third release from the ‘Small Discoveries’ collection – a longstanding collaboration between Perrier-Jouët and award-winning Viennese design duo mischer’traxler. Small Discoveries celebrates Perrier-Jouët’s philosophy of fine craftsmanship and use of nature. 

Mischer’traxler has taken inspiration for ‘Small Discoveries’ from the core principles and rich variety of expression associated with the Art Nouveau movement: combining art with craftsmanship, and infusing nature and beauty into everyday objects; the proponents of which remain at the heart of Perrier-Jouët’s House philosophy. References to nature and the use of handcraft processes, two characteristics so vital to the artistic movement, have been utilised by the laser engraving of two butterflies on the inside of the flutes which, when the glass is filled bubbles flutter to the top.

Blason Rosé is the first rosé champagne created by Perrier-Jouët. It’s name derives from the ‘Blason de France’ range, created by the House in 1956. Blason Rosé is a subtle blend of 50 different ‘vins clairs’ from the best parcels of the House’s vineyards.  Built upon the great love of Pierre-Nicolas Perrier and his wife Adele Jouët who together established the Champagne House Perrier-Jouët in 1811, Perrier-Jouët’s Blason Rosé carries their legacy of love in every bottle.

Described as the house’s most gourmet wine, it is a fresh salmon pink in colour with an intense and lively palate which has great length and character. The finish is complex and persistent.

 

Available in store and online for £70 at one of Frost’s favourite shops www.fortnumandmason.com
 

 

 

Win Champagne & Wine With Frost Magazine & The EE British Academy Film Awards

win, champagne, BAFTA, winThe EE British Academy Film Awards ceremony will be taking place on Valentine’s Day, Sunday 14th February 2016. Continuing their love affair with the BAFTA Film Awards, Frost Magazine has teamed up with Champagne Taittinger and Villa Maria to invite you to sip like the stars. As the official Champagne and Wine and Partners to BAFTA, Champagne Taittinger and Villa Maria wines from New Zealand are delighted to offer you the chance to win a bottle of Taittinger Brut Réserve NV, a bottle of Villa Maria Private Bin Sauvignon Blanc 2015 and Villa Maria Private Bin Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, as served to the guests at the Awards.

Adding extra glitz to the awards for the 14th year running, Taittinger is the only leading Champagne house to remain owned and actively managed by the family named on the label. Taittinger is widely available. www.taittinger.com.

Villa Maria has been New Zealand’s most awarded winery for over 30 years and remains proudly family-owned. Villa Maria wines are widely available in all good retailers. Visit www.villamaria.co.nz

Terms & Conditions:  Entrants must be 18 or over. Entrants must provide a mainland UK address and telephone number for delivery. Visit www.bafta.org for more information.

To be in with the chance of winning this fantastic prize, follow @Frostmag on Twitter or Instagram, or like us on Facebook. Alternatively, sign up to our newsletter. Or subscribe to Frost Magazine TV on YouTube here: http://t.co/9etf8j0kkz.Then comment below saying what you did or email frostmagazine@gmail.com Competition finishes 5th of February.

 

 

 

Black Friday – On Demand Champagne

Black Friday - On Demand ChampagneWe think this might be one of the greatest ideas ever: on demand champagne delivered straight to your door with two champagne flute. And within ten minutes if you live in certain areas of London. We love.

One of the most extravagant app offerings in town, Gett Clicquot (a.k.a on demand champagne), is being cut to just £39 from an original £50 in line with Black Friday, to truly celebrate the upcoming online and offline shopping frenzy!

Gett partnered with Veuve Clicquot to launch the on demand champagne delivery service this summer. That’s right, a bottle of yellow label, chilled Veuve Clicquot, delivered to your door with two champagne flutes within ten minutes via scooter, throughout specific areas in London.

Users will receive their bottle of champagne, supplied by Amathus, available from 4pm – 10pm every day in and around Central, Soho, Covent Garden, Shoreditch, Clerkenwell, the City, Knightsbridge, Chelsea, Belgravia and Kensington.

Additionally, Gett are offering a Black Cab Friday deal whereby, when 3 rides or more are taken with Gett over the Cyber Weekend, Fri 27th-29th, they’ll be gifting users with £5 free cab credits.