A bumper harvest, but growing demand means the champagne is running out (The Guardian, 25 Aug 2007, Page 10)
Angelique Chrisafis Montgenost Expanding Battle for grapes
The Guardian
25 Aug 2007
Jacques Copinet, flushed and jolly from three champagne tastings before noon, headed out to the vines behind his house to try the grapes. “Lovely,” he said, chewing a chardonnay. On the horizon, groups of French Gypsies were arriving to begin the... read more...