The second anniversary of FINE Champagne Magazine is celebrated with a festive double issue. We explore champagne in the sky, pondering what altitude does to the taste of champagne and also reveal the airlines that serve the best bubbles. We join Champagne Lanson at the house’s 250th anniversary at Versailles, and accompany Dom Pérignon Rosé 1959 in a journey back through history to the 2500th anniversary of the Persian Empire. Our producer profiles include Jacquesson, Barons de Rothschild and Cédric Bouchard. We also serve you our selection of the 100 Best Champagnes of 2011!

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