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Champagne Houses Among Luxury Brands Most Referenced In Song Lyrics

Fenwick, a department store operator, has conducted a study to determine which luxury brands have the most significant influence on the music industry.

French Wine And Spirits Exports Hit New High In 2022 Due To Inflation

French wine and spirit exports rose 11% last year to hit a new record, mainly boosted by a rise in prices, and the trend should last this year as Chinese c...

LVMH's Wine & Spirits Division Reports 'Record' Revenue And Earnings

The Wine & Spirits division of luxury group LVMH has reported revenue growth of 19% in its 2022 financial year (up 11% on an organic basis), which the...

Champagne Sales To Reach New Record In 2022, Producers Say

Champagne sales are expected to reach a new record in 2022, despite inflation that could have made consumers shun the expensive bubbly, producers said.

French Wine Output To Rise 18% After Early Harvest: Ministry

Wine production in France this year should reach 44.6 million hectolitres, 18% above last year's frost-ravaged output, the farm ministry said as harvesting...

Composer Ryuichi Sakamoto Writes Symphony 'Inspired' By Krug Champagne

Oscar-winning composer Ryuichi Sakamoto has partnered with champagne house Krug to write a symphony 'inspired' by the LVMH-owned brand's 2008 vintage.

Champagne Harvest Starts Early In France

Champagne grape pickers have had to start the harvest earlier this year, as climate change forces the makers of the French sparkling wine to rethink how th...