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CHAMPAGNE

Champagne won

3 Best in Show (see p37)

5 Platinum (see p68)

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GOLD sparkling white

• 96 Legras & Haas, Les Sillons Blanc de Blancs Brut, Chouilly Grand Cru 2013 (12.5%) £79 Private Cellar Nose of yellow apples and a touch of oak. The palate has opulent brioche, baked apple, whipped cream, lime and lemon flavours, racy acidity and an ultra-long finish. An

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