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Champagne, Fundamentals

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THE CHAMPAGNE VINEYARD

Source: CIVC
For more details about the Champagne vineyard.


THE CHAMPAGNE APPELLATION

Source: CIVC
For more details about the Champagne Appellation.


THE CHAMPAGNE TERROIR

Source: CIVC
For more details about the Champagne Terroir.


LITHOLOGICAL FORMATIONS OF THE CHAMPAGNE VINEYARD

Source: CIVC
For more details about Lithological formations of the Champagne Vineyard.


THE TOPOGRAPHY OF THE CHAMPAGNE VINEYARD

Source: CIVC
For more details about the topography of the Champagne vineyard.


CHAMPAGNE: AN EXCEPTIONAL HERITAGE

Source: CIVC
For more informations about Hillsides, Houses and Cellars of Champagne, part of the UNESCO World Heritage list.


KEY DATES IN THE HISTORY OF CHAMPAGNE

Source: CIVC
For more details about the History of Champagne, and about the Great story of Champagne Houses.


CHAMPAGNE: FROM STILL TO SPARKLING WINE

Source: CIVC
For more details about the History of Champagne.


KEY FIGURES FROM CHAMPAGNE

Source: CIVC
For more details about the Champagne industry, a major economic player.


THE COMITE CHAMPAGNE

Source: CIVC
For more details about the Comité Champagne.


CHAMPAGNE’S COMMITMENT TO SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

Source: CIVC
For more details about the Champagne’s commitment to Sustainable Development.


THE VINE

Source: CIVC
For more details about the vine.


MAIN GRAPE VARIETIES BY CHAMPAGNE COMMUNE

Source: CIVC
For more details about the main grape varieties by Champagne commune.


THE VINE GROWTH CYCLE AND TASKS IN THE VINEYARD


Source: CIVC
For more details about the vine.


THE CHAMPAGNE MAKING-PROCESS

Source: CIVC
For more details about the Champagne marking-process.


STORAGE OF CHAMPAGNE WINES

Source: CIVC
For more details about the storage of Champagne wines.


HOW TO READ A CHAMPAGNE LABEL

Source: CIVC
For more details.


SERVING CHAMPAGNE

Source: CIVC
For more details about serving Champagne.


TASTING CHAMPAGNE IN 4 STAGES

Source: CIVC
For more details about tasting Champagne.


AROMA DEVELOPMENT IN CHAMPAGNE WINES

Source: CIVC
For more details about aroma development in Champagne wines.