*Limestone soil: the type of soil is very important in the winemaking process, whatever we could think of it. The limestone gives often a great freshness and an intense colour to the grapes.
*Appellation: determines where the wine comes from. In France, appellations are also very important to determine the typicity of a wine (grape varieties, shape of the bottle, winemaking process…)
*Traditional method: The so-called classic way (though not the oldest) to produce sparkling wine is popularly known as the Champagne method or “méthode classique” which is the official EU designation. Formerly, the designation was “méthode champenoise” but this designation is no longer permitted, as it involves a certain amount of renomée passing off. As the former designation suggests, the method is used for the production of most Champagne, and it is slightly more expensive than the Charmat method.
*Appellation: determines where the wine comes from. In France, appellations are also very important to determine the typicity of a wine (grape varieties, shape of the bottle, winemaking process…)
*Traditional method: The so-called classic way (though not the oldest) to produce sparkling wine is popularly known as the Champagne method or “méthode classique” which is the official EU designation. Formerly, the designation was “méthode champenoise” but this designation is no longer permitted, as it involves a certain amount of renomée passing off. As the former designation suggests, the method is used for the production of most Champagne, and it is slightly more expensive than the Charmat method.