First, a regular, still wine is made by fermenting the sugar in the grapes into alcohol. Then winemakers take this base wine ...

When the Champagne is ready, the yeast is strained out of the bottle and then a small amount of sugar and wine must is added to the bottle to round it out. The second fermentation has a ...

But you might be surprised to learn that yeast, sugar, brandy, and a few other additives are often floating among the bubbles. Champagne production is regulated by France's Appellation d'Origine ...

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Whet your appetite and indulge in a sparkling escape to the heart of Reims in north-eastern France, designed to delight and inform champagne enthusiasts. Savour exclusive tours and tastings at ...