In partnership with the International Wine and Spirit Competition www.iwsc.net - using the best in the world to judge the best in the world. To mark the release of Club Oenologique’s inaugural ‘Champagne Report’, its influential author Essi Avellan MW joins David to talk about the state of Champagne, the impact of rising demand on quality, where to find the finest examples and also the perils of ‘light strike’. 

Piper Heidsieck 2014 Brut in magnum (gold and trophy)

Rare Champagne Brut 2008 (gold)

Gusbourne Blanc De Blancs Brut 2017 (silver)

Domaine Chandon Ningxia Brut NV (silver)

De Bortoli, DB Family Selection Brut NV (silver)

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