We began to drink. By the time we had finished the first bottle, Simon was very drunk.

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That is the time to bottle one single variety from a perfect year.

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The fermentation process must occur twice: the second time in the bottle.

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In an area 129 square miles in size, white wine grapes are grown, the product of which will be fermented a second time inside the bottle to create the fizz that is the hallmark of champagne.

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