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Champagne 2002: twenty years on
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
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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
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