A year in tasting: Champagne
Over the past year, The World of Fine Wine has published hundreds of our writers’ notes and scores on Champagne.…
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Laurent-Perrier Alexandra Rosé 2012, 2007, and 2006: Champagne from when the stars aligned
Essi Avellan MW tastes a rare trio of vintages of the “legendary” Laurent-Perrier Alexandra Rosé, released some 40 years after…
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Champagne: How the British helped build a French brand
Michael Palij MW reviews Champagne in Britain, 1800–1914: How the British Transformed a French Luxury by Dr Graham Harding. The…
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Gosset Celebris Blanc de Blancs 2012: Chardonnay ascends
Champagne Gosset came late to Blanc de Blancs, but its newest release is exciting proof of its commitment to Chardonnay,…
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Organic and biodynamic Champagne: Green fingers
Champagne, a region not always known for its environmental sensitivity, is at last embracing sustainable practices, with a wide range…
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At the table: Ris de veau aux morilles
Joanna Simon explores the history and preparation of Ris de veau aux morilles, and picks out the fine wines to…
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Côte des Bar Champagne: Embracing the other
Geographically and culturally closer to Chablis than Épernay, the distinctive Champagnes of the Côte des Bar deserve their new-found respect,…
BySparkling wine: The stars of the future
It’s a question I’m always being asked: Where will the next classic brut style sparkling wine hot spot be? And…
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