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Trying Times in Champagne

The difficult 2001 harvest poses problems, while vintage bubbly shines

By Bruce Sanderson

There are plenty of fine Champagnes available for this year's parties. You may, however, have to look harder and pay more for them than usual. Because of its northern climate, Champagne relies on.....

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