Grape varieties
Since 1935 only 3 grape varieties have been allowed in
Champagne : Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier and Chardonnay
2/3 of the grapes are black :
Pinot Noir
Mainly grown in Montagne
de Reims and Côte des Bar. Full bodied aromas of red fruit.
Grown on chalk soils .
Pinot Meunier
Mainly grown in
Vallée de la Marne and the western part of Montagne de Reims,
fruity aromas, resistant to frost and to humidity
1/3 of the grapes are white :
Chardonnay
Mainly grown in Côte
des Blancs and Côte des Bar. Finesse and elegance with white
flower aromas with an occasional hint of minerality grown on chalk
soils.
