Champagne

The youngest chef de cave appointed to a Champagne house, the Piper-Heidsieck cellar master talks bubbles, pairings and bottles.

Sommelier SAMANTHA PAYNE presents her expert guide to cool, thirst-quenching tipples for a long, hot Australian summer.

It’s time to pop a cork for party season. But not all bubbles are created equal, explains Champagne champion SAMANTHA PAYNE. Here’s what you need to know.

We speak to New Zealand chef Monique Fiso on the once-in-a-lifetime collaboration with the acclaimed Champagne house.

On board Belmond's Eastern & Oriental Express for a slow luxury journey through the Malaysian jungle.

Wine expert Samantha Payne gives her top picks of the season.

With its new R.D. 08 release, Bollinger has saved the best until last.

From free-flowing Champagne events to limited-edition holiday gifts.

Hotel Clicquot is hosting a series of elevated culinary experiences in Queensland’s Noosa, from a sommelier-led degustation to on-demand dining.

Checking into luxury

How to get the party started, according to sommelier Samantha Payne.

When in Reims: Cellar tours, rolling vineyards and the world’s best Champagne

Make your NYE celebration pop!

Take home bottles of Dom Pérignon after dinner at Vue de Monde’s exclusive new dining suite.

When it’s time to raise a toast, choose a glass that rises to the occasion.

Vignerons around the world—yes, even outside the boundaries of Champagne, France—are now producing an exceptional offering of sparklings to unprecedented quality. Here, your guide to deciphering those in the market and best enjoying your drop of choice.

If winter is starting to feel a tad bleak, turn to these sparkling wine recipes to liven things up. In terms of alcohol, you needn't be too strict; Champagne, prosecco or a sparkling moscato will do. Santé.