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Does anyone know the three types of grapes that are used to make
champagne?
Here's a hint, one is a white grape two are black grapes.
Three types of grapes are used to create champagne. Moet & Chandon
uses
only select Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier and Pinot Noir grapes. The
specific
taste of these grapes depends on the soil in which the vine grows and
on
its exposure. In fact, two wines made from the same grape variety but
from two different villages (or growths) will have neither the same
character nor finesse.
Chardonnay is a white grape that yields a white juice. It brings a
lightness, elegance and finesse to the cuvee. Its predominant aromas
are
citrus fruit, white flowers and exotic fruit.
Pinot Meunier is a black grape that yields a white juice. It
contributes
freshness and fruitiness with floral aromas. Pinot Noir is also a black
grape
that yields a white juice. It gives champagne body, length on the
palate and
highly characteristic red fruit aromas.
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