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Why Cristal Rosé is a true unicorn Champagne
From the outset, Cristal Rosé stood apart thanks to an innovative approach to vinification known as ‘gentle infusion’ – here, we dive into its history
Wine writer and editor Guy Woodward made his name editing Decanter, and, after stints at Food & Travel Magazine and Harrods Magazine, he returned to wine to edit Club Oenologique. He has written for leading titles from Time to The Guardian, and now heads up his own creative content agency. He believes chardonnay is cruelly under-appreciated.
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From the outset, Cristal Rosé stood apart thanks to an innovative approach to vinification known as ‘gentle infusion’ – here, we dive into its history
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