CHAMPAGNE TERMS
| A blend of grapes from several vintages Blend made exclusively from grapes grown and picked in one year Top vintage champagne of a champagne house Made from Chardonnay grapes only Blanc de Noirs Made exclusively from black grapes Made by blending red and white wine before the second fermentation OR macerating coloured grape skins Demi-Sec (or Riche) Sweeter than Brut – indicates sugar content Brut Dry – indicates sugar content Appelation Controlee Strict guidelines as to how wine is made Chardonnay Grapes White – gives finesse to the champagne Pinot Noir Grapes Black- gives backbone to the champagne Pinot Meunier Grapes Black – gives fruitiness to the champagne Cru A village – 300 in Champagne Grand Cru Villages French for ‘great growth.’ Villages are classified according to champagne quality with a rating. Grand Cru gets 100% Premier Cru One down from Grand Cru, rated 90 to 99% Methode Champenoise Traditional method of making champagne Champagne House Uses grapes sourced from many different vineyards Champagne Grower Champagne made from grapes grown on the same estate and vineyards owned by that estate Champagne Co-operative Recent Good Vintages 2002, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996, 1995, 1993, 1992, 1991, 1990 A group of growers that blend the product of their collective vineyards to sell under one or more brands. |
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