
France's Champagne region has worked hard to establish itself as a symbol of luxury and celebration. But there's solid achievement behind that frothy image. Champagne is the world's premier region for sparkling wine, producing an impressive range of styles and doing so with consistently high quality. Wine Spectator's Alison Napjus explains.
For the full article, check out the new issue of Wine Spectator, on newsstands December 4, 2012.
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