Wine Region
Champagne
Champagne is the world's benchmark traditional-method sparkling wine — Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier on chalk soils yield fine bubbles, high acidity, and brioche complexity.
Geographic context
- Climate: Cool continental
- Soils: chalk, limestone, clay
- Elevation: 100–300m
Parent region
Typical grape varieties
- Chardonnay
- Pinot Noir
- pinot meunier
Typical wine styles
Typical descriptors
Food pairings
FAQ
- What grapes are in Champagne?
- Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier — often blended; blanc de blancs is 100% Chardonnay.