Other
types of Champagne
Blanc
stands for white
Noir stands for black
Rosé stands for pink
Blanc
de Blancs :
This Champagne is made only with Chardonnay (white
grape). There are only a few bottles made and there are
quite expensive. The wine is more delicate than regular
Champagne. It is the best aperitif wine available in France.
Blanc
de Noirs :
This Champagne is made with black grapes, Pinot Noir
and Pinot Meunier. Most of the time, there is only Pinot
Noir. Very few bottles are available, even less than Blanc
de blancs.
Champagne
Rosé :
Pink Champagne is made with Pinot Noir and Chardonnay
grapes. Winemakers add a little bit of red wine during
blending. Red wine is usually coming from Bouzy, a typical
Pinot Noir still wine from Champagne. Do not confuse
Pink Champagne with Rosé des Riceys which is a
true rosé wine.
Champagne
wine making - Champagne
process - Traditional
wines in Champagne
Champagne
wine making information :
| Size
of the vineyards: |
35,000
hectares (85,000 acres) |
| Vineyards: |
15,000
wine growers, 300 wineries |
| Soil: |
Chalk |
| Weather: |
Continental,
cool winter, sunny summer and fall |
Grapes
in Champagne: |
Chardonnay
(26%), Pinot Meunier (36%), Pinot Noir (38%)
|
| Production: |
250
million bottles |
| Type
of Wine: |
Sparkling
wine |
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