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Champagne Blend is a wine blend rather than a single variety, and it traces back to Champagne, France.
Structurally it lands at medium-full body, no tannin, high acidity, varies and medium alcohol.
Look for berry fruit, citrus, stone fruit, floral, toasty and nutty.
The regions that matter for it are Champagne.
In the vineyard it is marked by early ripening, moderate vigour and a preference for cool continental.
It blends readily with Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris, Petit Meslier and Arbane.
Watch for the synonyms: Champagne and Sparkling Wine.
At the table it suits smoked salmon terrine, pork and prawn dumplings and fried chicken with chilli mayo.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
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Pinot Blanc
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Pinot Gris
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Petit Meslier
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Arbane
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Pinot Noir
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Chardonnay
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Pinot Meunier
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Food pairings.
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smoked salmon terrine
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pork and prawn dumplings
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fried chicken with chilli mayo
Also labelled.
Champagne, Sparkling Wine.
Bottles to look for.
- Armand de Brignac Ace of Spades Gold Brut, Champagne, France
- Billecart-Salmon 'Cuvee Nicolas-Francois Billecart' Millesime, Champagne, France
- Billecart-Salmon Brut Le Rose, Champagne, France
- Bollinger Special Cuvee Brut, Champagne, France
- Dom Perignon Brut, Champagne, France
- Dom Perignon Oenotheque Brut Millesime, Champagne, France
- Dom Perignon P2 Plenitude Brut, Champagne, France
- Dom Perignon P3 Plenitude Brut, Champagne, France
Champagne Blend: common questions
01.What does Champagne Blend taste like?+
Champagne Blend tastes of berry fruit, citrus, stone fruit, floral, toasty and nutty. Structurally it lands at medium-full body, no tannin, high acidity, varies and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Champagne Blend from?+
Champagne Blend originates in Champagne, France.
03.Where is Champagne Blend grown?+
The key regions for Champagne Blend are Champagne.
04.What food pairs with Champagne Blend?+
Pour it with smoked salmon terrine, pork and prawn dumplings and fried chicken with chilli mayo.
05.What else is Champagne Blend called?+
Champagne Blend is also labelled Champagne and Sparkling Wine.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of France.