I have been accused of being a 'Champagne apologist' more than once,
mostly by people who find most Champagnes boring and overpriced. I am
happy to admit that I find charm and enjoyment in many different styles and
quality levels of Champagne, and the context of the occasion often will reflect
the success of the fizz. I'm certainly not advocating that all Champagne
is of an equally high quality, but I must also say that...