Perlage

The pearl-shaped bubbles are an important indicator of the quality of champagne and give it that touch of magic....

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Grape varieties

For the production of champagne, 7 grape varieties are permitted, of which mainly 3 are used...

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Regions

Champagne, which is the only authorised area for the production of the basic wines of champagne, is divided into 20 regions...

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Remuage / joggling

A professional «shaker» can shake around 40,000 bottles per day. Marked with a chalk line at the bottom of the bottle...

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Rosé & Saignée

Rosé champagne is the blending of white and red champagne base wines by «assemblage», but it can also be done differently...

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Sabrage

«Sabrage», or sabering, a rather impressive way to open a Champagne bottle, has its origins...

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Serving the champagne

In order for the aromas in the champagne to develop properly, it must not be too cold. Ideally, the temperature should be...

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Vintage / non-vintage

A vintage champagne is only produced in vintages where the grapes are of particularly high quality...

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Zero Dosage

The Zero Dosage designation (Brut Nature or Pas Dosé) is listed for Champagnes whose residual sugar content is less than 3g...

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