On my recent visit to Champagne, during which I attended the colourful ceremonies of the 16th Chapter of the Ordre des Coteaux held at the cellars of Irroy, I stayed at the principal hotel in Reims, the Lion d'Or. It now belongs to the Taittinger family, who also own several hot

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by Ganymede There are occasions when witnessing the signs of progress might cause more sadness than joy. This happened to me recently during a visit to Oporto and the Douro valley on the occasion of the Fourth International gathering organ ised each year by Percy Fox and Co. Ltd

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