CHAMPAGNE – THE WINE REGION IN FRANCE

the historical region of champagne

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Champagne - Our wine region in france

Home to the sparkling wine of the same name, the Champagne wine region has been producing the finest of sparkling wines for centuries – making it one of the best holiday destinations for wine lovers.

Covering approximately 34,300 hectares of vineyards, the Champagne AOC area is defined and demarcated by a law dating back to 1927. It is located about 150km east of Paris and covers 319 villages in five Departments. The Marne Department is home to 66% of the production, while Aube accounts for 23% and Aisne, Haute-Marne and Seine et Marne total 11%.

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Terroir and soil composition

With its northern location, harsh climate, characteristic soil and hillside vineyards, the terroir is unique and original — like the wine it produces.

It includes a mosaic of micro-vineyards, each with a unique combination of climate, soil and topography. The northern location is characterized by a cooler climate and harsh weather conditions, while oceanic influences provide rainfall and slight fluctuations of seasonal temperatures. The continental influence brings ideal sunshine, but often devastating frost as well.

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Sites & vines

The vines of choice are mainly Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier as well as white Chardonnay, a selection that perfectly reflects the characteristics of the terroir.

With 38% of the total production, Pinot Noir dominates the Montagne des Reims and the Côte des Bar, where the soil is cool and calcareous, closely followed by the robust Pinot Meunier with 32%, which is better suited for the cold. Chardonnay, also known as the “King of the Côte des Blancs”, represents 30% of the vines planted.

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A row of aged champagne bottles is neatly arranged on a shelf to uphold the quality of the LOISIUM Champagne.

WINE TOURS & TASTINGS

The Champagne region is a wine lover’s paradise, with its vineyards and famous champagne wineries. The combination of exquisite wine and picturesque scenery makes the region an ideal holiday destination.

The best way to explore the region and its fantastic wine is to join a wine tour. A Champagne wine tour is an unforgettable experience. Discover the art of making Champagne, from the vineyard to the bottle. Taste exquisite drops in historic cellars and immerse yourself in the rich history of this noble drink.

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Tasting Of Brut And Demi Sec White Champagne Sparkling Wine From Special Flute Glasses With Champagne Vineyards On Background Near Cramant, France

Champagne Appelation „AOC“

Terroir, origin, knowledge

The rules that define who can be awarded the Appellation d’Origine Controlée label are very strict and are constantly being improved and adapted, going far beyond geographical boundaries. Every step of the production process is closely monitored.

Prerequisites

The designation expresses the link between product, terroir and human skill.

AOC areas are representative of the interaction between the natural environment and the skills of the winemakers. They produce champagnes with a special identity and an exceptional flavour.

Blends

Sites (crus), grape varieties, vintages and dosages are the elements that can be combined in different mutations, resulting in an astonishing selection.

Blending is a process at the heart of champagne making. It plays with the diversity of nature, the different grape varieties and the best products of each vintage to achieve unparalleled uniqueness and the special characteristics of Champagne wines.

Grape Varieties

The Champagne, our fantastic wine region in France, is home to 319 crus and 280,000 individual vineyard plots, each with a very specific profile and individual touch.

Depending on the terroir, the result varies and is typical of the grape variety and its oenological expression, which is best recognised in single variety Champagnes such as Blanc de Blancs, made exclusively from white grapes, or Blanc de Noirs, made exclusively from red grapes.

A clarification of terms

How the champagnes differ

Le brut „non-millésimé”

This champagne blended from wines of different vintages and sites is described as “non vintage”.

Millésimé

“Vintage Champagne” is made exclusively from wines of a single exceptional harvest if the quality is worthy of the declaration.

Rosé champagne

This champagne has more colour and body, which comes from either macerating the skins of red grapes or adding a small amount of “flat” red champagne wine.

Special cuvée champagne

A champagne resulting from a unique assemblage of young vintage wines that give it its exquisite taste.

The Hotel LOISIUM Champagne on a hill full of vines

LOISIUM Champagne

WINE & SPA HOTEL | MUTIGNY | ÉPERNAY | CHAMPAGNE, FRANCE

La vie est belle — French savoir vivre paired with natural materials and colours. The LOISIUM Champagne with its 101 rooms & suites and a fantastic wellness area is the perfect location for a wine vacation in the middle of the vineyards of the wine region Champagne.

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