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From four families To suit the dish To suit the moment To suit the occasion or celebration To suit your personality How to read a label? Brut or demi sec? Vintage or non-vintage? The traditional blend or ...? White or Rosé? Classic or original? Young, mature or at its peak? Small or big?
The traditional blend
Traditionally, the Champenois blend wines from different growing areas, or crus. The cru corresponds to a viticultural area, and is the combination of grape variety
, soil and microclimate. The three permitted grape varieties - Pinot noir, Pinot meunier and Chardonnay - each with its own character: power for Pinot Noir, fruitiness for Pinot Meunier and finesse for Chardonnay.
Traditional brut or demi-sec Champagne wines are made using the three varieties and strive for a balance of power, fruit and finesse. Equally, they can be dominated by one of the 3 varieties. This type of information is not visible on the label, however, it can be provided by the producer or by looking in a wine guide.
Blanc de Blancs or blanc de Noirs
A Blanc de Blancs Champagne is made by using only the Chardonnay grape and is characterised by its finesse. A Blanc de Noirs Champagne uses Pinot Noir and/or Pinot Meunier grapes, and is characterised by either power or fruitiness, sometimes both together.
