Exceptional 98-100pts Barmès-Buecher, Grand Cru Hengst 2022 Thierry ...

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There’s nothing quite like a glass of Champagne to add that special je ne sais quoi to a romantic meal. But the world’s favourite fizz is no longer regarded just as an aperitif for special occasions;

An unusual tasting, comparing two vintages of different character and a decade apart: 2022 and 2012. But our judges were delighted to find plenty of wines from both that deserved high scores

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Illustrating clearly that South Africa is one of the wine world’s current hotspots for character and value, this tasting saw 60% of the wines entered scoring 90 points or more