Méthode Traditionnelle

Intermediate Wine Styles & Types

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Definición

Sparkling wine made by secondary fermentation in the bottle.

En Profundidad

The same process used for Champagne: base wine is bottled with yeast and sugar (tirage), secondary fermentation creates bubbles, extended lees aging adds complexity, riddling collects sediment, and disgorgement removes it. Outside Champagne, the term 'Méthode Champenoise' is prohibited by EU law. Cava, Crémant, Franciacorta, and English sparkling all use this method.

Detalles

Categoría
Wine Styles & Types
Dificultad
Intermediate
Pronunciación
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