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We Asked 10 Sommeliers: What's the Best Cheap Champagne?
1 month ago | By Vine Pair
Champagne is popular for good reason: The region's tight regulations and high standards signify that any bottle labeled “Champagne” will be well made and delicious. Plus, when it comes to celebrations of all kinds, nothing sparks excitement quite like popping the cork on a beautiful bottle of bubbly. But Champagne also comes with a price tag - often a very large one.
But the popularity of this style doesn't mean there's no value to be found in the category. For the best deals in this rarely affordable category, we asked wine pros to recommend their favorite bottles under $50. Here's what...
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