The classification of Champagne vineyards developed in the mid-20th century as a means of setting the price of grapes grown through the villages of the Champagne wine region.

The classification of Champagne vineyards developed in the mid-20th century as a means of setting the price of grapes grown through the villages of the Champagn...

2023年1月5日 · In 1911, Champagne’s vineyards were quality rated on a village-by-village basis using a percentile system known as the échelle des crus (literally “scale of vintages”), which …

2022年11月1日 · Only 5% of Champagne's wine-growing communes have the Grand Cru appellation. This distinction is reserved for champagnes produced from vines grown in 17 …

Located in northeastern France, the Champagne wine region is 90 miles east of Paris and is characterized by its rolling hills covered in vineyards. There are over 86,000 classified, planted …

The most common style of champagne is 'Non-vintage' (NV) and this tends to be base wine available from each house and most reprehensive of its house style. A blend of wines from …

In most countries except the United States, champagne is legally defined as sparkling wine originating from the Champagne wine region in France, especially the city of Reims and the …

In 1927, viticultural boundaries of Champagne were legally defined and split into five wine producing districts- The Aube, Côte des Blancs, Côte de Sézanne, Montagne de Reims, and …

In the European Union, only wines coming from the Champagne region can wear the name Champagne on the label. In the area, 300 established wineries, known as "crus", produce …

The classification of Champagne vineyards developed in the mid-20th century as a means of setting the price of grapes grown through the villages of the Champagne wine region.