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Sparkling Wine Journey · France

Côte des Blancs

Chardonnay on Chalk, Village by Village

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Côte des Blancs in depth

South of Épernay, almost nothing but Chardonnay grows on chalk. Here the Blanc de Blancs is born, with Salon, Krug Clos du Mesnil, and the growers of Avize.

1Region & HistorySlope of the Whites2Soil & ClimateChalk Beneath the Vines3Grape VarietiesAlmost Entirely Chardonnay4Base Wine & BlendVillage by Village5The Second FermentationFermentation in the Bottle6Lees Aging & DosageYears on the Lees7TastingCitrus and Chalk8Food & OccasionOysters and Chaource
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