Champagne, so much more than just an aperitif

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Champagne, so much more than just an aperitif

8 October 2026

By Magnus Egerdahl Nørsett

A glass before dinner is one of life's great pleasures. But it's also where most people stop — and there is almost nothing Champagne can't be drunk with.

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