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In this episode I am joined by Chef turned Sommelier and Founder of Bubbledogs and Two Michelin Star restaurant Kitchen Table Sandia Chang. In Bubbledogs they have a 100% Grower Champagne list and this is Sandia's specialty. We will be going into detail as to what is Grower Champagne, and touching on some excellent producers. Discussing the winemaking techniques and the terroir that is so special alongside what wine glasses to use, should you decant Champagne, a whole load of food pairings. and more.

If you want to skip ahead:

1.49: What is a Grand Marque (so you know the difference from Grower Champagne)

4.56: Chat with Sandia

5.20: Why Sandia loves Grower Champagne

6.27: Definition of Grower Champagne

6.46: Sandias journey in the Hospitality industry

9.48: Biggest Markets for Grower Champagne

11.07: Peoples perseption over Grower Champagne V Grand Marques

13.10 The Launch of Bubbleshop (Online retail shop for Grower Champagne) https://bubbleshoplondon.com/ and the growth of Kitchen Table

15.04: Opened up J-M Sélèque, Solessence £33

17.24: Sandia's stint working on TV: Saturday Morning Kitchen

18.50: Sandias favourite supermarket for best value wines

20.14: Smelling of the J-M Sélèque, Solessence

20.43: The right wine glass for champagne

22.14: Decanting Champagne

23.14: Tasting the J-M Sélèque, Solessence and talking about the winemaker

26.03: How to know from the bottle if the wine is from a grower

28.34: Sandia's first trip to the Champagne region

31.38: The size of Champagne and the amount of growers

32.47: Is grower champagne about Terroir or winemaking? And what styles of winemaking are being used?

36.53: Favourite food pairings with Champagne

39.31: Recommended serving temperature for Champagne

31.11: Grower Producer Olivier Horiot

45.42: A little chat about Jacques Selosse and Jérôme Prévost

48.44: Recommended food pairings for different styles of Champagne

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