The Champagne wine region is a historic province in the northeast of France. The region's reputation for wine production dates back to the Middle Ages when Pope Urban II, a native Champenois, declared that the wine of Ay in the Marne department was the best wine produced in the world.
The area is best known for the production of the sparkling white wine.
Europian Union law and the laws at the most countries reserve the term "Champagne" exclusively for wines that come from this region located about 160 km / 100 miles/ east of Paris.The Champagne winemaking community, under the auspices of the Comit`e Interprofessionnel du vin de Cgampagne ( CIVC ), has developed a comprehensive set of rules and regulations for all wine produced in the region to protects it's economic interests. It can also limit release of Champagne to market to maintain prices. As a general rule, grapes used must be
The area is best known for the production of the sparkling white wine.
Europian Union law and the laws at the most countries reserve the term "Champagne" exclusively for wines that come from this region located about 160 km / 100 miles/ east of Paris.The Champagne winemaking community, under the auspices of the Comit`e Interprofessionnel du vin de Cgampagne ( CIVC ), has developed a comprehensive set of rules and regulations for all wine produced in the region to protects it's economic interests. It can also limit release of Champagne to market to maintain prices. As a general rule, grapes used must be
Most Champagnes, including Rose wines, are made from a blend of all three grapes, altrough
* Blanc de Blanc Champagnes are made from 100% Chardonnay . A French term means "white from whites".
*Blanc de Noir Champagnes are made solely from Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier or a mix of the two. A French therm means "white from blacks".
Contrary to legend and popular belief, Dom P`erignon did not invent sparkling wine, but he did make important contributions to regions most famous Champagne wine. In France the first Champagne was created accidentally, the pressure in the bottle led it to be called "TheDevil's wine", as bottles exploded or corks popped.
In the 19th century Champagne was noticeably sweeter than the Champagnes of today.
Most of the champagne produced today is "NON Vintage", meaning that it is blended of grapes from multiple vintages.
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