Champagne is a mix of grapes and a mix of years – within the case of non-vintage champagne. It’s the talent of the wine-maker within the artwork of mixing which ensures yr on yr consistency of this most lovely product, regardless of the vagaries of the climate – and thus harvest and yield. It’s the distinctive capability to mix (grapes and years) that enables creation of a home model yr after yr, when the uncooked product is likely to be so very completely different.
Solely three principal types of grape are grown within the Champagne area of France (which is the managed manufacturing space) and thus solely a mixture of those grapes could also be used within the manufacturing of wines from the Champagne area. Champagne may be made in any mixture of the three principal grape varieties, with Blanc de Noirs being black grapes solely and Blanc de Blancs utilizing solely the chardonnay.
Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir is infamous for being probably the most troublesome grape to develop and really delicate to rot and illness. This grape provides spine and construction to a champagne.
Pinot Meunier
Meunier is French for “Miller” and the grape derives its identify from the distinctive downy leaves, which make it appear to be the vines have been sprinkled with flour. A very talked-about grape and simpler to develop than Pinot Noir, however not as long-lasting.
Chardonnay
Chardonnay is arguably the best white wine grape on this planet and the dearest of the three. It imparts finesse and magnificence to the wine. Champagne is at present probably the most northern area the place chardonnay may be efficiently grown.
