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  • Champagne, dosage and ullage

    August 26, 2025

    A couple of days ago I took delivery of a bottle of Champagne for an upcoming tasting. It had an unusually short capsule which revealed the fill level, and this seemed rather low (see photo).Champagnes normally have a very long capsule; it may almost completely cover the neck, so the fill level is hidden. Reasons…

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