Host Responsibility
Champagne Direct is committed to the safe provision of champagne in the community, in compliance with liquor sales legislation. As an Off-Licence remote seller, it is our policy to promote end user health and safety practicably.
Minimum Purchase age
You or your gift recipients must be 18 years of age or older. Our website has two stages of age verification.
Minimum age to receive champagne from Champagne Direct
The people receiving the wine must be aged 18 or over.
Serve champagne with food
We encourage the responsible enjoyment of fine champagne – please enjoy Jean-Marc in moderation and serve with food.
Whenever you’re providing alcohol, serve food that stays in the body longer – for example meats, cheeses, breads, pasta, potatoes, vegetables.
Water and low alcohol drinks
Have plenty of water, non-alcoholic drinks (soda water with a dash of real lemon juice is absolutely yummy) and low alcohol drinks readily available when serving and entertaining.
Serving responsibly and avoiding intoxication
Take it easy – aim for no more than one standard drink per hour. Have a glass of water between alcoholic drinks. Only refill empty glasses. Do not serve intoxicated persons. If you are having a party, it is helpful to appoint a bartender who can moderate the pours and keep an eye on consumption.
Pregnancy
Please do not drink if you are pregnant or if there is any chance you may be pregnant.
Safe transportation
Don’t drink and drive! Use a bus, train, Uber or taxi or choose a designated driver when going out. Provide alternative transport solutions and make travel contact details prominent when you’re the host.
Alcohol content and standard drinks
Jean-Marc has an alcohol content of 12% (this is less than many still wines). Each 750 ml bottle contains 7.1 Standard Drinks. For comparison, a bottle of 13% alcohol wine has 7.7 Standard Drinks and a bottle of 14% alcohol wine has 8.3 Standard drinks. Our 375 ml bottles are 3.6 standard drinks – so serving these can help reduce overall consumption.
Glassware sizes
Serving champagne in a smaller flute reduces consumption (and your bottle goes further). A 180ml size flute holds about 150ml. This is considerably more than a 150ml flute which holds 100ml approximately when filled to the same distance from the rim.
Safe Drinking Information
If you would like to find out more about the safe consumption of alcohol, we recommend you visit the following websites:
The Health Promotion Agency of New Zealand
www.alcohol.org.nz
www.cheers.org.nz
New Zealand Police
https://www.police.govt.nz/advice/drugs-and-alcohol/alcohol-stay-safe-when-going-out
Drinkaware UK
www.drinkaware.co.uk