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Extreme heat brings Champagne its earliest-ever harvest

Warming temperatures across Europe are threatening the future of one of France's most famous exports: Champagne. However, the changing climate has produced one unlikely winner. More grape varieties are now viable for Britain's chalky soil, with French Champagne house Taittinger acquiring land in Kent to make English sparkling wine. Jenni Reid has the details.

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