{"id":19458,"date":"2021-10-29T09:59:32","date_gmt":"2021-10-29T08:59:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vinispi.com\/how-to-decipher-a-champagne-label\/"},"modified":"2024-04-08T16:45:54","modified_gmt":"2024-04-08T15:45:54","slug":"how-to-decipher-a-champagne-label","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vinispi.com\/en\/how-to-decipher-a-champagne-label\/","title":{"rendered":"How to decipher a Champagne label?"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\n <\/div>\n <\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”2\/3″][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text el_class=”block-text”]Champagne<\/a> is an appellation d’origine contr\u00f4l\u00e9e sparkling wine produced exclusively in the Champagne region, in compliance with certain specifications. Champagne labels have many specific features, and differ greatly from those of still wines.<\/span><\/p>\n

The anatomy of a Champagne label<\/h2>\n

Firstly, the Champagne label must contain the Champagne appellation in clearly visible characters. It also includes the brand name (domain), the name or region of the producer, the name of the commune where the head office is located (and the place of production if different), and the word France.<\/span><\/p>\n

Then there’s the alcoholic strength by volume, the nominal volume of the bottle, information on the vintage (if the champagne is vintage) and the particularity of the cuv\u00e9e (blanc de blancs, ros\u00e9, blanc de noirs, etc.). The label can also provide information on grape varieties, disgorgement date, tasting notes and recommended pairings.<\/span><\/p>\n

Finally, the label on a bottle of champagne<\/a> bears the professional registration number issued by the Comit\u00e9 de Champagne, as well as the initials indicating the professional category of the winemaker*. Batch identification (potentially written directly on the bottle), allergen information and a warning about the danger of alcohol are also to be found on the label of a bottle of champagne. <\/span><\/p>\n

* The producer can have different origins:<\/span><\/p>\n