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The Méthode Champenoise

September 16th, 2008 at 12:12am |

The traditional Champagne method is used all over the world and is a general indication of a certain level of quality. The method is quite complex, and fascinating to study.
Harvest in Champagne happens in October and is done entireley by hand. No machine harvesting is allowed in Champagne.
Pressing is done in the pressoir coquart, a [...]

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The History of Champagne

September 15th, 2008 at 8:34pm |

The history of Champagne dates back to 1531, when Benedictine monks first made wine that sparkled, which they called Blanquette de Limoux. In the 17th century, however Champagne as we know it now started when Dom Pérignon invented a specialized press for Champagne called a pressoir coquart. Dom also started blending wines of different grapes [...]

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