About B&F Champagne School

Champagne School is for anyone who wants to know what goes on before the champs hits your glass.

I will warn you…  I do get a little “geeky” here! I will use some fancy French phrases, talk about some un-sexy science stuff, and maybe even use some wanky “wine words”.

But because I know you are all both clever and curious, I reckon you can handle it.

While there are no ‘exams’ in my Champagne School, I do encourage lots of “homework” (that means drinking champs!) so if that sounds like your thing sit back, pour yourself a glass (obligatory of course), and enjoy B&F Champagne School.

Make sure you post a pic and tag @bubbleandflute #Champagneschool on instagram or facebook to let me know you’re doing your homework.

The Basics

Champagne 101

Juicy Details

Champagne Grapes

Champagne Tips

Champagne styles

Cuvée De Prestige Champagne

Cuvée De Prestige Champagne

The easiest way to “explain” cuvée de prestige champagnes is to give a few examples and let the best of the best in champagnes speak for themselves.
Arguably the most famous examples of cuvee de prestige champagnes are Dom Perignon and Cristal.

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Vintage Champagne

Vintage Champagne

Vintage champagne is crafted from the grapes of just one single harvest or year so each vintages will possess a unique character.

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rosé champagne

Rosé Champagne

Rosé champagne is made one of two ways – by blending with still red wine or by allowing the juice to make contact with the red grape skins.

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Champagne Dosage

Champagne Dosage

Champagne dosage refers to the amount of sugar (or sweetening) dosage in the liqueur d’expedition*, which is a blend of sugar and wine added to the wine just before bottling. Champagne dosage can vary the taste of the champagne dramatically.

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