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what is the climate in Champagne
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Northern continental climate
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Levels of sweetness in Champagne
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Brut Natural
Extra Brut - very dry Brut - dry Extra Dry - off dry Sec lightly sweet Demi-sec - sweet Doux - Sweetest |
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Major vineyard areas in Champagne
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Montagne de Reims
Cotes des Blancs Vallee de la Marne Cotes de Sezanne |
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Champagne vinification
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Whole cluster pressing
Cleanest juice Pressed lightly 20% of the vintage must be kept in reserve |
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Liquere de Tirage
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Combination of sugar and yeast added to the still wine then sealed
Secondary fermentation takes place in the bottle |
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Dosage
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Liqueur d' expedition
combination of wine and sugar |
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Autolysis
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Aging on the lees
Non vintage in bottle on the lees for at least 15 months |
