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Pleasure September 2019

A Sensory Delight: Krug Encounters - Rhythm & Ride

The House of Krug presents Krug Encounters 2019, which brings together music, food and champagne for an unforgettable experience.
Pleasure May 2019

The Oenophile: Mapping Champagne

Christie’s International Director of Wine, Tim Triptree MW, this month focuses on the finer points of fizz.
Pleasure May 2019

CANNY CHAMPAGNE: MORE POP FOR THE DOLLAR

Kyle Ridington, the world’s best-dressed sommelier, sniffs out the best value champagnes on the market in this new weekly column.
Pleasure April 2019

Expertly Effervescent: the Launch of Bollinger La Grande Année 2008

Bollinger’s recently released La Grande Année 2008 may just be the finest vintage in the Champagne house’s 190-year history. The Rake takes a closer look…
Pleasure December 2018

The Oenophile: Festive Drinks

The festive period and drinking go hand in hand. Christie’s Tim Triptree is here to ensure you imbibe the best.
Pleasure October 2017

Armand de Brignac: The Top Drop

The Cattier family has been growing grapes in the Champagne region of France since 1763, and this autumn they are celebrating their latest coup de grâce: Armand de Brignac.
News February 2017

The Rake's 50th Issue Party at Hotel Café Royal

On Friday 10th February 2017, The Rake welcomed guests to Hotel Café Royal to celebrate our 50th issue, starring Sir Patrick Stewart.
Pleasure December 2016

Three Rakish Tips For Your New Year's Champagne Soiree

“Too much of anything is bad, but too much champagne is just right.” Bravo F. Scott Fitzgerald, The Rake salutes you and in response, here are some tips to properly enjoy champagne…
Icons November 2016

Invitation Only: Truman Capote's Black and White Ball

Truman Capote’s Black and White Ball was quite possibly the most extravagant party of the 20th century, only fitting then that The Rake should dissect it.
Pleasure November 2016

Plenitude of Time: Dom Pérignon

The Rake delves into the mystery behind the world-leading champagne brand, Dom Pérignon, and speaks to their Cellar Master, Richard Geoffroy, who reveals what makes them epitomise luxury wine, in…
Pleasure July 2016

Holy Smokes: Marrying Cigars and Champagne

Mike Choi’s experience in cigar pairings is second to none, so with The Rake’s online theme as Love & Marriage, we turned to the expert to recommend a match made…
Pleasure May 2016

Infinity Brunch

This month's theme of Power takes Rake Towers on a tour of infinity brunches; serving never-ending supplies of champagne and whatever else a Rake's heart so desires between the hours…