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How to Find the Best Champagne for You
The name “Champagne” is no guarantee of quality. Here are 10 excellent big houses, 10 small grower-producers and a glossary.
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Dec. 17, 2020
The bigger producers of Champagne can make excellent wines, even at the entry level. Smaller grower-producers offer a different, often more distinctive expression of Champagne. Here are 10 big brands and 10 small growers well worth seeking out, and a glossary to help you navigate the selections.
These Champagnes have names you might recognize …
T. Edward Wines, New York
Vintus, Pleasantville, N.Y.
Verity Wine Partners, New York
Folio Fine Wine Partners, Napa, Calif.