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Lascelles’ pick: 10 top Meunier styles

1 Laherte Frères, Les Vignes d’Autrefois Extra Brut, Champagne, France 2013 95

£55.45 The Whisky Exchange, WoodWinters Very appetising nose: fresh, slightly yeasty. Excellent focus and definition on the palate, zippy Bramley apple, dried apricots and a fine, creamy texture, followed by a slightly salty finish. Thrilling. Drink 2019-2025 Alcohol 12.5%

2 Chartogne-Taillet, Les Barres Extra Brut,93

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