French Champagnes

French Champagne is a sparkling wine produced exclusively in the Champagne region of northeastern France, using specific winemaking techniques and grape varieties. Champagne is made using a blend of three grape varieties: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier.

Champagne is produced using a process called méthode champenoise, or traditional method, which involves a second fermentation in the bottle. After the initial fermentation, a mixture of sugar and yeast is added to the wine, which is then bottled and aged. During the second fermentation, carbon dioxide is produced, which is trapped in the bottle, creating the signature bubbles of Champagne.

Le Connaisseur carries an extensive range of Champagnes, including those from the Champagne houses: Billecart-Salmon, Fleury, Leclerc Briant, Lequien et Fils, Michel Arnould and Palmer.