Champagne has long been a symbol of luxury, celebration and indulgence. The industry has weathered significant challenges: from economic downturns to changing consumer habits and preferences. But Champagne's current availability issues and price rises have started to create gaps in the market, allowing new categories to grow, writes Stuart Bond, Director of UK distributor Beyond Wines, in this guest article.
Find out all the medallists from this year's Champagne Masters, featuring a set of outstanding bottles, from blanc de blancs to prestige cuvées, and, in particular, a set of good-value, ready-to-drink vintage offerings, including one remarkable sample from 1999 – which has only just been released.