Sparkling Wine Journey · France
Côte des Bar (Aube)
Pinot Noir, far to the south
Guided route
Côte des Bar (Aube) in depth
The Côte des Bar in the southern Champagne region is Pinot Noir country. Here, Blanc de Noirs and grower champagnes emerge, often from small family estates.
1Region & HistoryThe distant south
2Soil & ClimateChalk and clay
3Grape VarietiesPinot Noir dominates
4Base Wine & BlendingTo blend or to let stand alone
5The Second FermentationBottle, never tank
6Lees Aging & DosageYears on the lees
7TastingRed fruit
8Food & OccasionCheese and andouillette0 of 8













