The last half of the year always sees a rush of new releases in Champagne, and 2024 has been no different. What has changed, though, is the market, with sales down 15.2% in the first half of 2024 versus the same period in 2023, according to the Comité Champagne.
Could this be the Christmas when the ever-increasing prices of Champagne finally crack, and shoppers are spoilt for choice when it comes to deals?
Scroll down to see tasting notes and scores for the latest Champagnes released this autumn/winter
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Champagne releases for autumn and winter 2024: Tasting notes and scores
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