How to open a bottle of champagne Opening a bottle of champagne can be a great moment. But be careful: the pressure in the bottle can send the cork flying, especially if it has been shaken. Make sure no one gets hurt. With a gentle ap... Oct 27, 2025 Tips and tricks
Reading champagne labels Champagne comes in many styles, and it’s not always easy to tell them apart. With this short guide, you’ll get more insight into the information on the label, so you can better understand what’s in th... Oct 27, 2025 Tips and tricks
What is a réserve perpétuelle? 🌟 What is a réserve perpétuelle? Time as an ingredient Champagne is never a snapshot. Behind every cuvée lies a story of time, patience and choices. One of the most distinctive ways to make that time ... Oct 6, 2025 News and education
Handwork in Champagne: how grapes are harvested 🍇Champagne harvest: why all grapes are picked by hand In Champagne, strict rules safeguard quality and tradition. One of them makes the region unique: all grapes must be harvested by hand. No machines... Sep 29, 2025 News and education
Autumn tasting - October 2025 Two days of tasting the finest champagnes On Sunday 12 and Monday 13 October, it’s time again for the Brut23 champagne tasting. Seven producers will present their delicious champagnes and ratafias. Co... Aug 26, 2025 News and education
Storing an opened bottle of champagne Opened another bottle? No worries, you can keep it. Use a special stopper designed for sparkling wines. Then place the bottle in a cool spot. If you want to keep the champagne for longer than a few da... Aug 1, 2025 Tips and tricks
The right glass for champagne Many people think champagne is best served in a flute or coupe. But these shapes aren’t ideal for showing the full character of champagne.Instead, choose a tall, rounded glass with a narrower rim, suc... Aug 1, 2025 Tips and tricks
Storing champagne Champagne is a product of exceptional quality, and when you buy a bottle, it has already gone through careful ageing. In most cases, it has spent at least 15 months in the cellars of the grower or hou... Aug 1, 2025 Tips and tricks
Champagne Bouché launches Millésime 2011 We are proud to announce the launch of Champagne Bouché’s Millésime 2011, a vintage champagne that uniquely combines freshness and complexity. Millésime 2011: a sensory journey This exceptional vintag... Oct 25, 2024 News and education
First champagne tasting in October 2024 In October 2024, Brut23 hosted its very first champagne tasting, and what an event it was! Over two days, we welcomed visitors to the beautiful Groep Jam Mercedes showroom in Hasselt. Top-quality cham... Oct 23, 2024 News and education