The Real Story of Champagne

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SARA UNDERDOWN - FOUNDER & EDITOR

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MELBOURNE

An Evening of Extraordinary and Rare Champagne with Lanson's Cellar Master, Hervé Dantan

This one-night-only dinner will explore a curated selection of Lanson Champagnes, with a particular focus on rare and older releases that speak to the House’s remarkable ability to age with elegance and clarity.

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ADELAIDE

Champagne Course: Beyond the Basics, 19 July

The Champagne Course: Beyond the Basics, presented by Sara Underdown, is designed for champagne lovers who want to dive deeper with their appreciation.

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TRAVEL TO CHAMPAGNE

VIP Champagne Tours
2027 June Experience

Limited Places

Follow in the footsteps of Sara Underdown for the very best private access to Champagne's most exclusive Maisons and local experiences.

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VINE & BUBBLE Podcast

Sara Underdown, Founder & Editor of VINE & BUBBLE, takes you on a journey to discover the real story of champagne. Listen to our latest episode, plus catch up on all the past episodes you may have missed.

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Latest Stories

FROM OUR CONTRIBUTORS

The Best Wellness Destinations in Champagne: Hostellerie La Briqueterie

April 28, 2026|Sara Underdown

There is something immediately restorative about arriving at Hostellerie La Briqueterie. Perhaps it’s the sweep of four hectares of manicured gardens, or the way the property opens quietly onto the...

The Best Wellness Destinations in Champagne: Château de Sacy

April 21, 2026|Sara Underdown

It feels as though it has been lifted from the pages of a storybook. At the end of a long, winding road, Château de Sacy reveals itself as a romantic...

Two Rosés, One Signature: How Charles Heidsieck Achieves Texture and Precision

April 11, 2026|Sara Underdown

Charles Heidsieck always manages to produce champagnes that offer a different kind of power; something quieter and more refined. They don’t announce themselves loudly; they unfold. And almost always, they...

Inside Joseph Perrier’s Quiet Renaissance

March 4, 2026|Sara Underdown

In Champagne, certain names carry an almost instinctive resonance. Perrier is one of them. For many, it evokes heritage, prestige and a sense of permanence within a region where time...

Champagne’s Eighth Grape: The Quiet Return of Chardonnay Rosé

February 8, 2026|Sara Underdown

For a region built on precision, precedent and some of the world’s tightest wine regulations, Champagne is not known for surprises. Yet, recently, the appellation quietly expanded its official framework...

Sister Act: How Sixth Generation Sisters are Ushering in a New Era at Guy Charlemagne

February 2, 2026|Sara Underdown

When Justine and Marie Charlemagne returned to Épernay in 2023, they didn’t simply come back to a Champagne estate. They came home. I met the sisters at one of the...

First Taste: Bollinger PN TX20

January 19, 2026|Sara Underdown

First taste of Bollinger PN TX20 reveals a poised, terroir-driven Blanc de Noirs from Tauxières, where Pinot Noir, reserve-wine depth and disciplined oak delivers precision, freshness and quiet confidence. In...

Charles Heidsieck Delivers a Masterstroke for Age-Defying Champagnes

December 27, 2025|Sara Underdown

Charles Heidsieck delivers a masterstroke for creating age-defying champagnes with its latest releases from the exceptional 2018 vintage, tasted alongside the 2012 and 2006 vintage. Hailed by many as a...