There are several different types of champagne, each with its unique characteristics. Here are some of the most common types and recommendations:
Non-Vintage:
Made from a blend of grapes from multiple harvests, this champagne is consistent in flavour from year to year.
Blanc de Blancs:
Made from 100% Chardonnay grapes, this champagne is light and crisp, with flavors of green apple, lemon, and white flowers.
Blanc de Noirs:
Made from Pinot Noir and/or Pinot Meunier grapes, this champagne has a richer, fuller flavor, with notes of red fruit and brioche.
Rosé de saignee:
Made by long maceration on skins of Pinot Noir are Meunier grapes, this is a bigger style rose which may have tannins, and bold red fruit characterisitics.
Rose d’assemblage:
Made by adding a small amount of still red wine to the blend, this champagne has a pink hue and a delicate fruitiness. Read more about rose champagne here.
Vintage:
Made from grapes harvested in a single year, this champagne is aged for a minimum of three years before release, resulting in a more complex and nuanced flavours.
Prestige Cuvée:
Made from the best grapes from the best vineyards, this champagne is the flagship offering from top champagne houses and is typically more expensive than other types.
Brut Nature:
This category is growing in popularity because of the increase in ripeness of grapes in the last decades, and includes zero to 3 grams of dosage, resulting in a bone-dry, more austere flavour profile.
Extra Brut:
These champagnes have little to
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