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French champagne house Taittinger gives its backing to British bubbly

British drinkers' appetite for sparkling wines has led French winemakers to explore new territory in the UK. © AP - Alastair Grant

Far from its native Champagne, prestigious French winemaker Taittinger inaugurated a new vineyard in south-east England this week, where climate change is making it increasingly easy to grow grapes.

The grand opening of the 60-hectare Domaine Evremond vineyard, situated on a quiet hillside in the county of Kent, received the royal seal of approval, with the Duchess of Edinburgh in attendance.

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