All Champagne is sparkling wine, but not all sparkling wine is Champagne. In order to be classified as true Champagne, the sparkling wine must be made in the Champagne region of France. Any other sparkling wine that comes from another place is not true Champagne. If you would like to brush up on your Champagne knowledge, then you’ve come to the right place.
What Is Champagne?
Did you know Champagne is a place? It is located about ninety miles northeast of Paris, France. While vines have been producing wine in this region since the Roman era, it was only in the past 100 years that they started producing it in the technique associated with it today (sparkling wine).
Within this region, chalk and limestone soils are dominant, which result in wines very high in acidity (this is a key aspect of making good quality sparkling wine). The northern location, about as north as grapes are able to ripen, is actually what allows for higher acidity and lower alcohol levels.
It’s generally the soils, vineyard conditions, and how the Champagne is made, that all have an effect on the final product.
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What is Champagne made of?
You will find 3 primary grapes used in Champagne production – Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier. While you will find a couple of other grapes allowed in the region, they account for a tiny proportion of the total plantings.
