Tasting Highlights: Champagne

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Non-vintage Champagnes emphasize house style, while vintage bubbly reflects the character of an individual year.

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Recent releases of top bubblies, including vintages from 2000 back to 1988

Bruce Sanderson
Posted: October 8, 2007

While non-vintage Champagne is blended for consistency according to a house style, vintage-dated bubbly typically reflects the character of an individual year. I like 1988 for its balance, precision and elegance.

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Tasting Highlights: Champagne

Recent releases of top bubblies, including vintages from 2000 back to 1988

Bruce Sanderson
Posted: October 8, 2007

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