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Champagne consumption in India has more than tripled in about a decade

At a recent Moet Hennessy dinner at The Oberoi, Delhi, about 15 guests were introduced to its new Champagne, the Dom Perignon Plenitude 2. The new and old Champagnes of the company were paired with Oscietra caviar, Scottish salmon ceviche, lamb loin, Parmesan cheese tortelleni, braised Cochin lobster tail, and single origin chocolate cream.

Champagne used to be a celebratory wine the sort to mark success. It has now quietly evolved into being paired with food in many countries. India may just be warming up to this idea.

Moet Hennessy, which is part of the luxury group Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton (LVMH), has

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