Champagne production dates back to the 17th century.
Champagne
Champagne is a sparkling wine exclusively produced in the Champagne region of France. It is made using the traditional method (méthode champenoise), where the wine undergoes secondary fermentation in the bottle to create its signature bubbles.
Origin: Champagne production dates back to the 17th century. The method of making sparkling wine was developed in Champagne by Dom Pérignon, although it wasn’t perfected until later.
Production: Champagne is made primarily from Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier, and Chardonnay grapes. After the base wine undergoes its first fermentation, it is bottled with yeast and sugar to ferment a second time, creating carbonation. It is then aged on its lees (yeast sediment) to develop flavor complexity.
Flavor Profile: Champagne ranges from crisp and dry to rich and complex, with flavors of green apple, citrus, brioche, toast, and sometimes honey. There are several styles, from brut (dry) to demi-sec (sweet).