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Fortunately, you don't have to keep track of that much when it comes to which grapes are used for champagne. In fact, there are only seven grape varieties that can be used for champagne, of which the three of them account for 99% of the production.
Therefore, it is relatively manageable to keep track of grape varieties and what they each give the different champagnes in terms of taste and aromas. However, many champagnes are often made from a mixture of several grape varieties, where the precise mixture is rarely shown on the label.
It may surprise some, but in fact most of the grape varieties are blue grapes, which may be confusing considering that champagne is usually yellowish or golden in color.
The reason why champagne is not darker in color, now that blue grape varieties are predominantly used, is that the grape skins are removed relatively quickly after the grapes have been pressed. It is in the grape skins that the color resides, so when you quickly remove them after pressing, the grape juice does not take color from the skins.
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As mentioned, seven different types of grapes can be used for champagne. But the vast majority of champagne will be made from the grape varieties Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier and Chardonnay. They are thus the primary grape varieties in champagne. The four other secondary grape varieties used for champagne are Arbane, Pinot Blanc, Fromonteau Gris and Petit Meslier.
Since it is almost exclusively Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier and Chardonnay that are used for champagne, it is only those that we will review below.
Pinot Noir is the most widely used grape variety in champagne, and accounts for around 38% of the plantings in the area. The grape itself is actually relatively difficult to grow, where especially its thin grape skin makes it fragile against wind and weather.
But when you succeed in growing the grape variety, it usually turns out really well. More often than not, it is Pinot Noir that adds backbone and structure to the champagne. It contributes with a quite fruity scent, as well as a soft and delicious taste of red berries.
The grape variety Pinot Meunier accounts for approximately 32% of plantings in Champagne, and is, like Pinot Noir, a blue grape variety. It is actually believed that Pinot Meunier is a mutation of Pinot Noir. 'Meunier' means mills, and alludes to the almost floury layer that can be found on the underside of the vine's leaves.
Although it is one of the most cultivated grape varieties in France, there are actually quite a few who do not know about it. Unlike Pinot Noir, it is a very hardy grape variety that can ripen well even in the cold years.
The grape variety has tones of freshly baked bread and caramelized sugar, and it helps to give the champagne roundness, body and richness.
If the champagne is made exclusively from blue grape varieties such as Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier, it is called Blanc de Noirs. If you are curious about what it tastes like, you can explore our selection of Blanc de Noirs.
Chardonnay is the only one of the three primary grape varieties that is a green grape. This grape variety is known to be quite an easy grape to grow, as it is very adaptable to the area it is grown in. In the Champagne district, it accounts for approximately 30% of the plantings, where it is primarily responsible for delivering rigor and elegance for the wines.
In itself, Chardonnay is a relatively scent- and taste-neutral grape, which is greatly influenced by the area it is grown in. Chardonnay grown in the Champagne district typically comes with notes of flowers, citrus and minerality.
Champagne made exclusively from Chardonnay is called Blanc de Blanc. See our large selection of delicious Blanc de Blancs here.
Regardless of which grape variety you prefer your champagne to be made from, you can safely and easily buy it online at PremiumBottles. Here you are also always sure of champagne of super high quality and fast delivery. We negotiate e.g. large and well-known brands such as Dom Pérignon and Veuve Clicquot .
With us, you can always be sure of the best of the best, and this also applies to our customer service. Therefore, it is also pleasing to see that our Trustpilot has a rating of 5/5 stars.Founded in 2014
We offer 2 delivery methods:
All types of personalized bottles can be delivered within our normal delivery times which are:
We specialize in wrapping our products so that you can buy a gift easily and safely. In addition, we also offer to send the gift directly to the recipient.
How to order a wrapped gift with direct delivery to the recipient:
1. Choose a gift
2. Choose gift wrapping
3. Write to and from cards
4. Go to the basket and checkout
Remember to write on and from the card who the gift is from.
Yes, if you want this, you must enter the date in our comment field, which you will find in the shopping basket. Here you click on "Add any desired delivery date".
Note that we can fulfill it if it is between Monday and Friday.
We do all the personalization in our store, so if you are pressed for time, you are very welcome to come by and buy it right away.
It often takes 5-10 minutes to personalize a bottle.
Our shop is located in the heart of Copenhagen K, right on the corner of Gothersgade and Linnésgade.
The address is Gothersgade 135 at etc. 1123 Copenhagen K.
Monday at 13:00-17:00
Tuesday at 13:00-17:00
Wednesday at 13:00-17:00
Thursday at 13:00-17:00
Friday at 13:00-17:00
Saturday (Closed)
Sunday (Closed)
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Come and visit us in our beautiful shop from here you can shop our entire range, both of Champagne, spirits and Caviar.
Opening hours
Monday at 13:00-17:00
Tuesday at 13:00-17:00
Wednesday at 13:00-17:00
Thursday at 13:00-17:00
Friday at 13:00-17:00
Saturday (Closed)
Sunday (Closed)
Gothersgade 135 at etc.
1123 Copenhagen K
If the product is in stock online, it is also in the store.
Visit us during our opening hours
Monday at 13:00-17:00
Tuesday at 13:00-17:00
Wednesday at 13:00-17:00
Thursday at 13:00-17:00
Friday at 13:00-17:00
Saturday (Closed)
Sunday (Closed)
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kontakt@premiumbottles.dk
Tel. No. 217 217 03
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