Hard to find reasons to celebrate these days, but fortunately you can drink champagne even when things suck. Here are some of the best bottles out there, in my latest for Departures.
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10 Champagne Cocktails to Make at Your Next Party
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The Best Spirits to Bring to a Holiday Party
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Cristal Pulls Back the Curtain On Their Legendary Champagne Making Process
I visited Louis Roederer this past spring to learn about their champagne making process, drink a ton of Cristal, and write about it for Departures – read my story here.