Trying times in Champagne

Article Abstract:

An analysis of various vintage and non-vintage Champagnes is presented. Champagne is produced by blending wines from different vintages, and the current, highly expensive but low-quality Champagnes are based on the blends of 2001, which witnessed the worst climate in the past two decades.

United States, Commodity & service prices, Prices and rates, Wine tasting, Company pricing policy

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Champagne's golden era

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Champagne, which is made in a variety of styles mostly, includes a blend of three major grape varieties, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier and Chardonnay. While the non-vintage brut and prestige cuvees have increased prices, most houses have held their prices steady.

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Good things come from small parcels: small-grower Champagnes offer quality and terroir

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Small-grower non-vintage Champagnes that rely on younger base years for their blends taste drier than the bigger-known brands. These Champagnes tend to reflect a more specific terroir and range from 8.6 acres to 62 acres.

Labor Distribution by Employer, Statistics, Wine industry, Wineries

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