Champagne loses volume after disgorging, i.e., the removal of residual yeast after bottle fermentation. This must be replenished, and traditionally this is done by adding “liqueur d’expédition,” or shipping dosage. This is a liquid that…
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SLP: French viticulture is in crisis. But it’s not just the entry-level segment that is currently affected, but also the luxury segment.…
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It was time to take stock. Almost all the top cuvées from 2008 have now been introduced. The post-release scores have been…
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