Champagne, the king of bubbles
From fresh and fruity to creamy and subtle, each champagne is an experience for your taste buds. Enjoy the king of bubbles and make every moment special with one of our champagnes!
Champagne André Chemin Brut Tradition
Champagne, France
Champagne Drémont-Marroy le Triau
Champagne, France
Jean Dumangin Champagne Blanc De Blancs
Champagne, France
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What is champagne?
Champagne is a sparkling wine originating from the Champagne region in France. A wine can only be called Champagne if it genuinely comes from the legally protected appellation of origin AOC-Champagne and is made according to strict regulations. Champagne is made using only three grape varieties: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier.
How is champagne produced?
Champagne is made using the 'methode traditionelle'. After producing the base wine, a mixture of sugar and yeast is added. The wine is then bottled and sealed with a temporary cork. As the wine undergoes a second fermentation, very fine bubbles, the mousse, are formed. Following this second fermentation, the champagne must mature for at least 15 months. During this maturation period, the bottle is regularly rotated to move the yeast sediment that has formed to the neck of the bottle. Once this is done, the sediment is removed. Then, additional sugar is added, and the bottle is sealed with the final cork, allowing the champagne to further mature.
What different types of champagne are there?
The most common style of champagne is brut champagne, known for its dry taste. Extra brut is even drier than brut, containing less sugar. Additionally, there are sec and demi-sec champagnes. These contain more sugar than brut champagne, resulting in a sweeter taste. There is also a distinction in the grape varieties used. A champagne made from 100% Chardonnay is called blanc de blancs, often with a fresh, mineral taste. Champagnes made from only red grapes, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier, are called blanc de noirs and tend to have a richer taste with notes of red fruit.
What dishes go well with champagne?
Bubbles for a toast or as an aperitif before a meal are the most common, but there are certainly people who can't get enough and easily pop open a bottle during a dinner. And that's not surprising. Often, champagnes are suitable meal companions. Hidden beneath all those bubbles is often a complex wine. Renowned sommeliers frequently serve a glass of bubbly when they find the wine pairing too challenging. If you want to open a bottle of bubbles during your meal, go for a blanc de blanc with fish dishes and, conversely, a blanc de noirs with richer dishes. The extra-brut variant is a good choice in this case. The acidity in these wines cuts nicely through the fats in a dish, but champagne also pairs very well with desserts. In that case, opt for a brut variant because of the sugar in the wine.
Where can I buy champagne?
At Grapedistrict, we have various champagnes, from a natural champagne to a blanc de blancs. We understand that trying something new can be exciting. That's why we're always happy to assist you in our stores and online in choosing the perfect bottle that suits your taste. Visit our store or contact us.
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