What makes champagne so special? The ‘traditional method’ or 'Méthode Champenoise'! It is a unique set of winemaking rules developed in the late 17th century. It includes the fascinating ‘secondary fermentation’ inside the bottle to make the wine sparkle, plus a long and carefully monitored maturation period, with a bit of ‘riddling’ and ‘disgorging’ too! Sounds complex? Watch the video to make it easier to understand:
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