How to Choose Champagne
Ever wonder how to choose the right bottle of Champagne for your next special occasion? (Or any occasion for that matter!) In this video we discover 5 clues on a bottle of bubbly. Here’s what we’ll learn:
- The seven sweetness levels from Brut Nature to Doux
- Major styles like Blanc de Blancs and the 3 Champagne grapes
- How to find a rich and toasty Champagne
- The difference between regular and Grand Cru Champagne
- Champagne brands and independent producers.
Don't miss out on this opportunity to impress your friends and elevate all your parties with these smart sommelier tips.
Wines Mentioned
Laurent-Perrier
Harmony
Champagne | France
Harmony is a Demi-Sec wine, rounded and delicate, thanks to a high proportion of Chardonnay and a well-balanced dosage.
Full-bodied and generous, it is a rich wine with a rounded feel.
Pierre Paillard
Les Parcelles XVIII
Champagne | France
Les Parcelles is a precise expression of Bouzy terroir, combining a rich ripeness with chalky finesse.
Petit & Bajan
Blanc de Blancs "Nuit Blanche"
Champagne | France
100% Chardonnay. A selection of grand cru-rated fruit from the villages of Avize, Oger and Cramant.
Bright, lacy, deeply flavorful; very long.
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