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Picpoul (white)
[Grape Variety] Another ancient Languedoc white variety
Silvaner/Sylvaner (white)
[Grape Variety] A relatively elegant German variety than Riesling
Syrah/Shiraz (red)
[Grape Variety] A quintessentially Mediterranean-climate variety, producing dark, inky, aromatic reds with black fruit flavours and peppery, spicy characteristics.
Why choose Chardonnay to make champagne?
What do sparkling wine makers favour Chardonnay?
Clairette (white)
[Grape Variety] Ancient Languedoc grape
Ugni-Blanc (white)
[Grape Variety] Known as Trebbiano and Saint Emilion
Traditional method of making Champagne
What is ‘second fermentation’? And how does second fermentation apply to Champagne?
Why do sparkling wines sparkle?
How are sparkling wines made in general? Where do these tempting bubbles come from?
Scheurebe (white)
[Grape Variety] Underrated German grape variety
Huxelrebe (white)
[Grape Variety] Aromatic German crossing