Champagne

The finest bubbles, aromas of brioche and a touch of luxury: Champagne, in north-eastern France, is the home of the most famous sparkling wine in the world.

The most famous sparkling region

North of Paris, Champagne is one of France's coolest wine regions. That coolness is its secret: it gives the base wines the high acidity that, after a second fermentation in the bottle, becomes elegant, long-lasting bubbles.

The méthode champenoise

True champagne is made exclusively by traditional bottle fermentation. Chardonnay, pinot noir and pinot meunier are mainly used. The long contact with the yeast gives the wine its characteristic aromas of brioche, almond and leaven. A blanc de blancs comes from chardonnay alone, while a rosé takes its colour from red wine or skin contact.

Our Champagne recommendations

• Louis Roederer Brut Collection 245 – the complex classic – creamy and elegant.
• Louis Roederer Brut Rosé – a fine rosé champagne with delicate berry fruit.
• Louis Roederer Blanc de Blancs – pure chardonnay – mineral and noble.

Champagne at the table

Champagne is far more than an apéritif: a brut accompanies oysters, sushi and finger food, a blanc de blancs fish and seafood, a fuller rosé even poultry and white meats.

Serving it right

Serve champagne at 8 to 10 °C in slender tulip glasses that focus the bubbles. Open the bottle gently – the cork should sigh, not pop.

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