Grand Vin Wine Merchants UK | Blog

We at BWI have the privilege of representing Champagne Arlaux as their exclusive agent in the UK. They offer an outstanding range of champagnes that really “fly under the radar” in terms of quality and style. They have a very distinctive style and create a very fine champagne, in large part due to late disgorgement when bottling. I was exceptionally fortunate recently to be invited to a very special event for Champagne Arlaux; the presentation of "Ordre national du Mérite" ( The French National Order of Merit ) to Christine Arlaux-Maréchal. This is an Order of State with membership (about 2500 members) awarded by the President of the French Republic. Following a long line of family members, Christine and her brother Phillipe carry on the champagne making tradition that has endured since production of sparkling wines started. This superseded the production of still wines in the Champagne region in 1826. Classified 100% Premier Cru, the vineyard follows the hillsid...