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NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Harry Dempster/Getty; Mirrorpix/Getty In the market for Champagne for whatever reason? Start with a bottle from one of these Champagne houses. I love Champagne — the way it smells, tastes, and bubbles up while I’m enjoying a nice full glass. Start with a smart bottle from one of the great Champagne houses.

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DECEMBER 28, 2020

Harry Dempster/Getty; Mirrorpix/Getty. In the market for Champagne for whatever reason? Start with a bottle from one of these Champagne houses. I love Champagne — the way it smells, tastes, and bubbles up while I’m enjoying a nice full glass. It’s also resulted in a good deal of confusion and opacity when it comes to choosing what to drink.

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MAY 20, 2021

The practice of aging wine dates back thousands of years, from the ancient catacombs of Rome to the royal courts of Europe, where aged sweet wines like Sauternes and Tokaji reigned. Today, a half case of each sits in my basement, and assuming elementary schools are back in session full force, we’ll be drinking the first bottle come fall 2022.

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