Prosecco

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Roberto must be busy but I'll chime in. Veueve Clicquot is owned by the French conglomerate Louis Vuiton Moet Hennessey, LVMH for short. Louis V has been trying to corner the market on French luxury goods for probably 20 years. Clicquot Champagne is widely available and heavily advertized, but the price at $30-$42 (depending on the retailer's mark-up) is excessive. The wine has declined substantially in quality over the last five years or so. There are many alternatives available in the $20-$40 price range.