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Champagne: Part III The Dom (Perignon) And The Myth
Season 5, Ep. 10
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An important moment in Champagne's history arises with the most famous monk in wine, Dom Perignon. What is it with this guy and all the legends surrounding him? Did he invent champagne? Was he blind? What did he do and say?
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