Champagne wine-growing region
Champagnes are characterised by fine perlage, freshness, lively acidity
and complexity, characterised by a balance between fruit, acidity and minerality.
The Champagne wine-growing region is located in the north-east of France and covers the Marne, Aube, Aisne, Haute-Marne and Seine-et-Marne regions.
The most important growing areas within Champagne are the Montagne de Reims, Vallée de la Marne, Côte des Blancs, Côte de Sézanne and Côte des Bar.
The main grape varieties are Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier. The region has a temperate continental climate with cold winters and cool summers as well as calcareous soils.
Viticulture dates back to the 5th century, but sparkling wine production began in the 17th century.
Buy wines from the Champagne wine region
Champagne Louis Roederer
Louis Roederer is one of the last great Champagne houses still in family ownership.
