Stuff You Should Know Selects: How Champagne Works
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May 7, 2022 Dive into the sparkling world of champagne as the hosts explore its production intricacies and the unique ingredients that create this beloved beverage. Discover the traditional methods of champagne making and the cultural significance woven into celebrations. Enjoy humorous anecdotes about the bubbly's origins and the playful distinctions between vintages. With lively banter on drink preferences and personal experiences, it's a delightful toast to both the science and joy of champagne.
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Chuck's Champagne Aversion
- Chuck Bryant dislikes sparkling wine, including champagne.
- He had a bad experience drinking only champagne at a party, resulting in a terrible headache.
Champagne Region
- Champagne is both a region in France and a type of sparkling wine.
- Only sparkling wine from that region can be called champagne.
Champagne Appellation
- Sparkling wine made outside the Champagne region cannot be called champagne.
- This rule protects the integrity and process of champagne production.