But where do you start?
Here at last, for serious champagne lovers only, our brand new Grand Crew Champagne Club created for people just like you, who love champagne and want to know more
Champagne lovers everywhere are seeking out a new champagne experience , are you one of them?
- You want to be able to choose for yourself, instead of running with the crowd
- You’re looking for something authentic and real from the heart of the region
- You want a connection with the experience
The real trick is knowing what to look for and where to find them. I’m Jiles Halling and I’ve spent the last 15 years living and working in the Champagne region, and getting to know the people who make these little-known champagnes.
Amazingly, I’ve discovered that so many of these gems never see the light of day outside France, and I’m passionate about bringing these stunning champagnes to you. I’ll also help you to uncover the secrets of champagne that most people know nothing about.
Think of me as ‘your man in Champagne’, bringing you a personalised service, sharing my unique knowledge of the area and my network.
- Did you know that there are over 5000 small independent champagnes?
- Many of the big brands buy their grapes from these small growers
- Amazingly, some of the big brands have no vineyards of their own at all!
Much more than just another wine club
Unlike other wine merchants and clubs, we’re actually based in Champagne. We’re on the spot, in the know, keeping up with what’s going on, so we can bring you the very best of the best of the small independent producers’ champagnes. You’ll be ahead of the game with our monthly newsletters, blogs, videos and articles and our soon to be live forum – all part of the fun. And, you can come and visit us too!
Interested? Read on...
Take the plunge and indulge yourself with what the Grand Crew Champagne Club has for you now:- Fabulous champagnes delivered to your door every month; you don’t even have to go to the wine shop, just as well since not many of them have much of a champagne range outside the big brands anyway.
- No more staring at the champagnes in the local wine shop wondering which one to choose. I do all the research for you, uncovering some of the most amazing champagnes that most people have never even heard of.
- No more worrying about whether you’ve bought a ‘good’ champagne or not. All the champagnes you’ll receive are highly sought after by those ‘in the know’ and now as one of our members, you’ll be one of the insiders too.
- No more useless marketing blurb about the champagnes. We promise not to send you any of the usual woolly, fluffy but totally useless tasting notes and marketing blurb that are trotted out by most champagne makers. It sort of sounds impressive, until you realise that it doesn’t mean anything at all.
- You’ll find out exactly what makes each champagne special and you’ll know exactly what to look for yourself in future. If there’s nothing exceptional to say about a champagne, we just won’t recommened it to you – guaranteed. We’re completely independent – that’s just one of the things you’ll find refreshingly different about us.
- No more wondering if you’ll like the champagne or not. The first thing you’ll find out is how to tell one type of champagne from another and which style you prefer. Mind you, if you’re anything like me you’ll probably like them all but that’s great too – even more reasons to enjoy the delights of champagne
- Lots of easy-to-follow champagne information each month for you to browse through or study in more detail. Whether you just want to enjoy some remarkable champagnes and pick up a little extra knowledge, or want to really delve into champagne, you find exactly what you’re looking for. Just take it at your own pace.
- Build your knowledge and become a champagne specialist in your own right. You don’t need to be an expert to get started but as each month goes by you can learn more about champagne than all but a handful of top experts. Apart from the fun and enjoyment you’re going to have discovering these stunning champagnes, just think how impressed your friends will be at your new-found expertise.
- Never be short of a gift idea - The champagnes you’ll be receiving make great gifts for even the most avid wine buff. Just the thing when you’ve got to find a special wine for the person who seems to know it all already, and they’re going to be even more impressed by your expert knowledge of each champagne.
- You won’t be stuck with just those big brand names any more simply because they’re the only ones you’ve heard of. You’ll be the one everyone looks to, to choose the champagne and you’ll be able to select something to surprise everyone and do it with style and confidence.
Imagine getting a couple of bottles of exclusive champagnes every month, direct to your door. Today’s the day that your bubbly has arrived. You’ve had a stressful day at work and you need to relax. You’ve got some friends coming round, and you need a drink! You open your monthly parcel from us and you start reading.
You open a bottle, and the sound of the cork popping gently is already making you feel good. You grab one of your special champagne glasses (only the best will do) and you pour yourself a glass while reading all about the producer, his family, his passion. You feel a connection and you taste the wine.
The flavour is amazing, the bubbles are dancing in the glass, and you start dreaming about how life would be if you could do this everyday. Why not? You deserve it…. You start planning your trip. Who will you take with you? Who will you surprise? When will you come? You pick up the phone to book your next trip...
Did you know?
At Moet et Chandon’s HQ in Epernay, there is a machine that measures the number and size of the bubbles in a glass of champagne! Amazing, I know, but true.
There are over a billion bottles of champagne ageing in the underground cellars right beneath your feet as you stroll around the area. How many would you like?So, what’s it all about then?
There are four levels to our Grand Crew Champagne Club, so choose which one is right for you.
** Platinum Level (limited places available)
I’m giving you the best opportunity first, because I know that you’re serious about your champagne. You’ll want to be one of only a handful of champagne lovers, so here’s what you need to know.
- 3 bottles of exclusive champagnes brought to you every month
- Special vintages and prestige cuvees are included
- Free set of specialist tasting glasses – if you’re not convinced that the glasses make all the difference, you will be after you’ve discovered these glasses.
- Our monthly newsletter giving you chapter and verse on the maker. We’re here on the ground, which means that you’ll always be bang up to date with what’s going on.
- Technical spec about what’s in the bottle and what’s happened since the grapes were picked, which means that you’ll know what to look for when you’re buying
- Opportunity to buy more by the case. You’ll love sharing it with friends and family
- The Insider’s Guide to Champagne e book (immediate download)
- New DVD on the step by step process on how champagne is made will be ready soon and you’ll have it first, impressing your friends with your new knowledge
- Priority on our special weekend deals, so that you get to meet the people, taste the champagnes and live the dream. I’ll be your guide here.
- Opportunities to meet and chat with other champagne lovers through our soon to be launched Forum
Here’s just a couple of the many comments we’ve had from delighted people who’ve been to one of our tastings already:
** Gold Level (limited places available)
Gold is for you if you feel you’re not yet ready for Platinum. You love your champagne and you want to try some new ones, and we’re going to help you to do that. Here’s what you’ll get- 2 bottles of exclusive champagnes brought to you every month
- Our monthly newsletter giving you chapter and verse on the maker. We’re here on the ground, which means that you’ll always be bang up to date with what’s going on.
- Technical spec about what’s in the bottle and what’s happened since the grapes were picked, which means that you’ll know what to look for when you’re buying
- The Insider’s Guide to Champagne e book (downloadable) packed with little-known facts and stories about the drink, the people and the region
- Opportunity to buy more by the case. You’ll love sharing it with friends and family
- New DVD on the step by step process on how champagne is made will be ready soon and you’ll have it first, impressing your friends with your new knowledge
- Details of our special weekend deals, so that you get to meet the people, taste the champagnes and live the dream
- Opportunities to meet and chat with other champagne lovers through our soon to be launched Forum
** Silver Level (limited places available)
Just starting out on your journey into the magic of champagne? If you’re ready to dip your toe in and start discovering right now, then Silver Level is for you. Here’s what you get:
- 1 bottle of an exclusive champagne brought to you every month
- Our monthly newsletter giving you chapter and verse on the maker. We’re here on the ground, which means that you’ll always be bang up to date with what’s going on.
- Technical spec about what’s in the bottle and what’s happened since the grapes were picked, which means that you’ll know what to look for when you’re buying
- Opportunity to buy more by the case. You’ll love sharing it with friends and family
- Details of our special weekend deals, so that you get to meet the people, taste the champagnes and live the dream
- Opportunities to meet and chat with other champagne lovers through our soon to be launched Forum
** Join for Free!
For those who live outside the UK or EU, this is the perfect level for you. We haven’t yet figured out how to get your champagne to you, but believe me, we’re working on it. Join for FREE and you’ll get our regular newsletter, with all that’s going on in the world of champagne
I’ve laid it out here so you can easily see, compare and make your choice:
And here’s where we’re different:
Champagne SpecialistsWe don’t try to be jack of all trades and carry a range of wines from all over the world. We only do champagne so that you get the real deal and the right information.
Completely IndependentWe only recommend champagnes that are good, not because we have any commercial link with them which means that we can source almost any champagne and bring to you the widest possible choice
Based in ChampagneNo-one else is on the spot, which means that you are totally ‘in the know’
‘Live the dream’Come and stay with us at our home in Champagne. Meet other fellow champagne lovers and truly live the dream of the Champagne lifestyle.
Feedback & ForumWe regularly ask our clients what they want and what they like, so that we can give you exactly what you want. You’ll be invited to share your experience of the champagnes we offer through regular inter-active contact. We love hearing from you! We’re working on launching our Forum in the next few weeks, and you’ll be able to join that for free too.
Why you need to act now
Limited number of placesWe’d love to share all that we know about champagne and all the champagnes as well with as many of you as possible, but the fact is that many of these fabulous champagnes are just not available in huge quantities , so rather than disappoint anyone we have to restrict the numbers of this exclusive club, particularly if you want to join at the Platinum or Gold levels.
If you’re serious about champagnes, then act now and grab your place while you can. Judging from the feedback we’ve had so far places are going to be snapped up quickly.How does it work? It’s surprisingly simple!
- You choose your membership level. You give us your details – rest assured that we’ll never share these with anyone else - and join us on this fascinating journey of discovery.
- Watch your inbox for confirmation of payment
- You’ll then be hearing from us by snail mail – good old fashioned post, with our first Newsletter, announcing this month’s champagne, prices for full cases, special deals on weekends, tastings and events, and up to the minute info on what’s going on in Champagne.
- Your champagne will be delivered within 10 working days, and it will come via our Delivery Partner, Andy Trigwell.
- You can re-order in cases of 6 anytime on the website – www.madaboutbubbly.com
- You’re in charge. There’s no contract or minimum membership time. You can cancel at any time. Simple
What you need to do now:
Choose your level, and keep in mind that our Platinum and Gold Levels are limited and we’ll be closing them off just as soon as we’ve reached the limit.
We’re looking forward to getting to know you better and have you join us.
Thank you for reading and...
Stay Bubbly
PS Here are some Frequently Asked Questions:
Can I cancel at any time?
Yes, at ANY time, no fuss, no quibbling
Can I re-order champagne at any time?
Yes, details will be in our monthly Newsletter
When can I upgrade?
At anytime, provided there are places available in the higher level.
To find out go to the sign up button for the level you wish to upgrade to and register your details. If there are any places available, your registration with go through and your previous level membership will be automatically cancelled.Can I join for free?
Yes , however you won’t be able to order any of the champagnes we offer. Sorry.
Can I buy champagne if I’m a Free member?No, I’m afraid not
When will my champagne arrive?Within 10 days of placing your order. Full details will be in your Welcome Letter sent immediately after you’ve joined.