Millésime d'Or 1942 75cl
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The Millésimes d’Or collection tells the story of a century of champagne. The Pommery and Heidsieck & C° Monopole champagnes make up the largest part from the collection.
About 1942
Yield
In 1942, the average yield per hectare shows an average of 4200 KG/HA.
Flowering
From June 9 to 21, a cold and wet period somewhat hindered flowering which began on June 6, resulting in coulure and millerandage, especially on the black grape varieties. July is a little more humid but August and the first two decades of September are superb, hot and dry.
Harvest
The harvest begins on September 21 in the earliest crus (Côte des Blancs) and October 10 in the latest (Aisne). It usually takes place in good weather, with the exception of a few rainy days. The wines are good.
January 1, 1942
United Nations Statement
January 1, 1942 marks an important stage in the history of diplomacy : it is the day when the representatives of the four great allied countries meet in Washington to sign the United Nations Declaration.
February 9, 1942
The Normandy Fire
Considered one of the most beautiful ocean liners ever built, Normandie burned and then sank in New York Harbor on February 9, 1942.
August 8, 1942
"Quit India"
The Quit India Movement, also known as the August Movement, was a movement started at the Bombay session of the All India Congress Committee by Mahatma Gandhi on August 8, 1942, demanding an end to British rule in India.
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