A bottle of Krug Clos d’Ambonnay 2002 — one of the world’s rarest Champagnes — turned a candlelit dinner in Hong Kong’s Central district into an HK$84,000 (US$10,760) nightmare. Read More
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Japan’s wine imports edged higher in value during the first half of 2025, defying a marginal dip in volume thanks largely to robust demand for French wine led by Champagne. Read More
Champagne Barons de Rothschild has launched its first-ever single-vineyard cuvée, Le Grand Clos. The inaugural three bottles sold for a total of £16,120, setting a new record for the house. Read More
Think Champagne is always pricier in the world’s glitziest cities? A new global wealth report uncorks some surprising truths about where the bubbles really break the bank. Read More
A Chinese winery has been fined after authorities seized more than 1,500 bottles of sparkling wine falsely labeled as Champagne, the latest in a string of trademark infringement cases involving European wine regions in China. Read More
As China enters its summer high season, sparkling wine imports are surging, bucking the downward trend in the overall wine market. Read More
Champagne sales across Greater China continue to face headwinds, but one category—low-dosage styles—is quietly gaining ground. Read More
LVMH will cut 1,200 jobs—about 12% of its global workforce—at its wine and spirits division Moët Hennessy. This follows similar move by Remy Martin. Read More
The drop was driven largely by a 17% fall in Cognac and other spirits, while Champagne and still wines slipped just 1%. Read More
Here are the highlights and not-to-miss events from the upcoming ProWine Tokyo scheduled for April 15-17. Read More