Seeing as everyone’s in the mood at the moment, it seems only right to tip the hat to the Royal wedding which takes place tomorrow in the UK. I’ll skip the preamble as I’m certain you know the score! As a fellow St Andrews graduate I should probably show some solidarity.
Well, apparently the Royal Wedding Champagne will be Pol Roger. William clearly takes after his father, who also chose Pol Roger for his wedding to Princess Diana. This is a famous wine for its association with the elites, especially in Britain. Don’t forget that it was Pol Roger who released a special vintage in honour of Winston Churchill, a devoted fan of the Epernay sparkler. Royal wedding celebrants can happily drink along as well, the happy couple have apparently requested a non-vintage which shouldn’t break the bank!
Rumours are rife about what will constitute the English presence, with the Daily Mail seemingly hinting that Chapel Down will provide their own English sparkling wine to complement the event. Chapel Down have garnered an impressive reputation in recent years, with multiple awards and numerous rave reviews. It’s definitely one worth looking out for if you can get a hold of it. Chapel Down is the largest English producer and perhaps the most famous at the moment. Contrasting rumours, however, are hinting at the wines coming from Camel Valley, with journalists spotting a curious ordering pattern which has gone through Waitrose. As might be expected, all the producers are tight-lipped, though I’m sure we’ll all hear in time! Expect similar prices to Champagne for English sparklers, they’re usually low-yield with high production costs. Nonetheless, they are more than worth sampling and represent a relatively unexplored area for most oenophiles.
Whatever you’re drinking, I certainly hope you’ll raise a toast to the happy couple!
beautiful post Smid, and here here to the happy couple