
Essay
The King's Cupbearer
28 August 2026
By Magnus Egerdahl Nørsett
His Majesty King Harald V died this morning, aged 89. A tasting note for Mailly Grand Cru Les Échansons 2015 — the cuvée named after the officer who looked after the king's glass.
Champagne Mailly Grand Cru2 min read
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