Champagne for Christmas Goose
Champagne with Christmas goose? Definitely. As is well known, champagne proves to be an excellent companion to the entire menu - and between us: you can make much less of a mistake with the choice than with wine! […]
Category: Champagne Facts
When Champagne Hits Our Taste Buds – Taste Zones of the Tongue
It fizzes, it foams, it tingles! – When Champagne touches our tongues, we experience a pure taste spectacle every time. That's because the delightful beverage appeals to multiple taste buds, which respond differently to various elements. […]
MAGNUM BOTTLE 1.5L: THE EYE-CATCHER IN THE CHAMPAGNE BUSINESS
For starters: Magnum comes from the Latin "magnus", meaning "big" -- makes sense, because it boasts twice the size of a regular bottle of champagne. Among the larger bottles, it is arguably the most popular and also the most common bottle size. The magnum bottle is superior not only in terms of quantity, its large capacity also leads to a boost in quality. […]
Champagne grape varieties – the mix makes the difference
Basically, three main grape varieties are allowed for cultivation in Champagne. Four other, fairly uncommon Champagne grape varieties are also allowed. […]
The different types of champagne glasses – Which Champagne glass is suitable for me?
Although there are different types of champagne glasses, many champenois choose smaller white wine glasses for their best cuvées. […]
Champagne bottle size
The bottle size of a champagne is of fundamental importance in terms of the ageing and maturing process and is decisive for durability and quality. […]
Making Champagne – La Méthode Traditionelle
Champagne is based on three different grape varieties: two dark types, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier and another white variety, the Chardonnay. […]
How to open a champagne – The version without a shower and a saber
Make sure no one has shaken the bottle before you open your champagne. […]
Drinking champagne – the right way
Champagne is made to be savoured. But what is the best way to do that? […]