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But what most novice collectors don't realize is that Champagne, particularly vintage Champagne, is one of the world's most age-worthy wines.
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The vast majority of Champagne is sold as non-vintage: a blend of wine from around three vintages.
WSJ: Will Lyons on Wine: Vintage Champagne: Beyond Bottoms-Up
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As Gil, who has gotten lost, pauses on a narrow street, church bells ring at midnight, and a group of swells being chauffeured in a vintage limo haul him aboard and pour him a glass of champagne.
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Vintage Champagnes from major houses such as Bollinger, Pol Roger or Taittinger can improve for decades but are arguably at their peak between 10 and 15 years opportune, as this year has seen the release of the 2002 vintage by Bollinger, Pol Roger and Taittinger's Comtes de Champagne.
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White wines that are high in acidity like German and Austrian Riesling, not to mention Chablis, Champagne and Chenin Blanc can improve for decades, though much depends on producer and vintage.
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Although the winery produces fine white Chardonnay table wines, sparkling wine is the specialty here, and during vintage time (February-March) visitors can watch 12 tons of grapes pressed each day in a traditional champagne press.
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