Alison Napjus, senior editor and lead taster for Champagne, explains the difference between the region’s récoltants-manipulants (grower producers) and négociants-manipulants (big houses) and why both business styles can produce top-shelf bubbly worthy of your time, consideration and enjoyment. Get the column from Wine Spectator’s Dec. 31, 2024, issue here!
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