However, an often-freezing continental weather front makes the winemaking process more difficult than other dependable ecosystems. Fabrice Rosset: "What distinguishes Champagne as being unique is ...

For an in-depth look at the whole process, check out our guide to how Champagne is made! First, a regular, still wine is made by fermenting the sugar in the grapes into alcohol. Then winemakers take ...

Another key distinction lies in the production process. Champagne gets its bubbles through the méthode Champenoise: a labor-intensive process where the wine ferments a second time in the bottle ...

illustrate the entire champagne production process. The property bears clear testimony to the development of a very specialized artisan activity that has become an agro-industrial enterprise.

Champagne famously goes with just about any dish thanks to its food-friendly acidity and carbonation. But how does it work as ...

to the modern Charmat process, and of course the traditional méthode champenoise. Jonathan will explain the science of tasting champagne and what to look out for in our next three days.