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Writer-director Frank Mannion's documentary celebrates the cultural history of champagne. Looking backward and forward, it explores the theory that the English invented champagne before the French monk Dom Perignon did and discusses the impact of climate change on champagne production. Featuring insights from champagne producers in France, England, New York, and Los Angeles alongside appearances by Vitalie Taittinger, Bruno Paillard, Sir Nicholas Soames, and Stephen Fry.
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Sparkling: The Story Of Champagne (2021)
88 min
A love letter to the joys and pleasures of champagne.