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What's the right choice between champagne from the big houses and champagne from the winegrowers?
What's the right choice between champagne from the big houses and champagne from the winegrowers?
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The world of champagne encompasses a diversity that is often overlooked between the prestigious Grandes Maisons and...

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How to eat well during your stay in Champagne
How to eat well during your stay in Champagne
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Profiter des délices de la région Champagne tout en maintenant une alimentation équilibrée est tout à fait possible.

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How do you insure your home wine cellar?
How do you insure your home wine cellar?
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Les amateurs de vin le savent bien : une cave bien constituée représente souvent des années de passion, d’achats...

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Paris: The secrets of successful wine tasting
Paris: The secrets of successful wine tasting
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Is Paris really the wine capital? Let's just say it's the capital of pleasant surprises. Behind every alleyway and...

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Champagne and Crémant de Loire: 19 powerful secrets for making the right choice (Guide essentiel 2025)
Champagne and Crémant de Loire: 19 powerful secrets for making the right choice (Guide essentiel 2025)
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On Pépites en Champagne, we like to compare Champagne and Crémant de Loire for a simple reason: these bubbles don't...

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How to recognize a quality Champagne? A complete guide to making the right choice

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Champagne is a sparkling wine emblematic of France. But how do you recognize a quality Champagne among the multitude of bottles on the market? In this article, we reveal the essential criteria for choosing an exceptional Champagne. From provenance to label to producer, discover all the information you need to make the right choice and tantalize your taste buds.

I. Where Champagne comes from

- Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée (AOC) Champagne [3]
- The region of production in France [1]
- The "Produit de France" label [3]

II. Reading the label

- The word "champagne" [2]
- The name and location of the producer [2]
- Identification of the batch [2]
- Information on allergens [3]

III. Mandatory information

- Bottle volume [2]
- Sugar content or dosage [2]
- Optional information: year, type of cuvée, alcohol content [2]

IV. Quality criteria

- Awards and distinctions [3]
- The producer's reputation [2]
- Expert and consumer opinions

V. Practical tips for choosing quality Champagne

- Trust specialized wine merchants and experienced salespeople
- Opt for Champagnes from independent producers
- Take your own taste preferences into account

VI. Case studies and examples

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