modern champagne
The History of Champagne
Champagne is a single Appellation d’Origine Controlee. As a general rule, grapes used must be the white Chardonnay, or the black Pinot Noir or Pinot Meunier. The black Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier give the wine its length and backbone. They are predominantly grown in two areas – the Montagne de Reims and the Valee […]