Champagne 2002: twenty years on
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Essi Avellan MW returns to a stellar vintage, tasting through 50 rare bottlings of 2002 Champagnes to assess if these wines are packing the punch they once promised
Essi Avellan MW is a Champagne specialist, journalist, educator and wine judge. She has authored several wine books and is a jury member at the Champagne & Sparkling Wine World Championships.
Essi Avellan MW returns to a stellar vintage, tasting through 50 rare bottlings of 2002 Champagnes to assess if these wines are packing the punch they once promised
The thirst for wines with less intervention is helping to drive a reduction in the use of sugar in Champagne. Essi Avellan MW looks at how bone-dry styles of Champagne are gaining a foothold in the portfolios of the big houses