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Champagne is at last embracing sustainable practices, with a wide range of high-quality organic and biodynamic wines.

Geographically and culturally closer to Chablis than Épernay, the Champagnes of the Côte des Bar deserve their new-found respect, says Essi Avellan MW

Experts say when it comes to the fizzy stuff, forget the big labels and put luxury where it matters - in your glass.

If you’re fortunate enough to have a reason to reach for a bottle of Champagne these days — a time when the very thought of celebrating remains complicated by world events — you best make it count. But if the world of wine seems baffling (and it definitely can be), Champagne, with its high price tag and even higher expectations, is pure, unfiltered intimidation. The famed French wine region is synonymous with excess, marketing fluff, and conspicuous consumption — things we could all do ...