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In the world of prestige wines, the oldest Champagnes in the world represent a fascinating category, combining luxury, history and age-old expertise.
Opening a bottle of champagne is a symbol of celebration recognised the world over, but few people are aware of the fascinating science behind the spectacular popping of a champagne cork.
Tasting Champagne is like tasting any other wine, except that effervescence has a sound component. Champagne awakens all our senses.
Thanks to massal selection, which consists of identifying the plants bearing the best fruit, and clonal selection, for optimum health, the people of Champagne have the best possible plants.
The subsoil is mainly limestone, as are 75% of the outcropping sediments (chalk, marl and limestone). This type of subsoil favours soil drainage and gives a distinctive minerality to certain Champagne wines.
Le vignoble champenois est soumis à une double influence climatique, à la fois océanique et continentale, ce qui constitue une particularité unique en France.
In the sumptuous landscape of wine, the clos in Champagne stand out like jewels in the crown, symbolising the excellence and tradition of French winemaking.
La zone de production de l’appellation d’origine contrôlée (AOC) Champagne, qui a été définie par une loi en 1927, s’étend sur environ 34 000 hectares. Cette région, située en France à environ 150 kilomètres à l’est de Paris, comprend 319 crus (ou communes) répartis dans cinq départements : la Marne (67%), l’Aube (23%), l’Aisne (9%), la Haute-Marne et la Seine-et-Marne.
Champagne, an emblematic region of France, is famous for its vineyards and wine production, and has been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO [1]. Blending, a key element in the creation of Champagne, underlines the region's unique craftsmanship, highlighting the nuances and complexity characteristic of this prestigious wine [2]. The art of Champagne blending, or "assemblage art", plays a vital role in defining the aromas, texture and identity of each cuvée.
At Laurent-Perrier, we're different from the rest, or at least we're perceived to be. It took a lot more time, effort and determination for our expertise to be recognized, probably because of our differences.
Recently, e-commerce site pepites-en-Champagne.fr took the innovative step of accepting cryptocurrencies as a payment method. This initiative enables Champagne lovers to enjoy a convenient and secure purchasing experience.
Uncorking a bottle of Champagne may seem intimidating, but with the right techniques, it becomes child's play. In this article, we present a complete guide to opening a bottle of champagne like a professional.