This mysterious champagne
Feb 1, 2009
Today, no grand feast is not without champagne. This refreshing frothy drink has gained recognition even in the 17 st century. The founder of French champagne is considered to be a monk Don Perignon. The man with a surprisingly subtle flavor to a bunch of grapes to predict the future of quality wines. He invented the process of blending and began to pour drink bottles, while maintaining the carbon dioxide. But the history of champagne is not over.
Sparkling drinks, invented by a monk, were valued much more expensive than the best wines of France, but their mass production began only a few decades. The first company for the production of sparkling wines began to appear in the 18 st century. There were such giants of wine, as «Ryuinar», «Moet and Shandon». It is equally well-known company «Widow Clicquot» took a strong position not only in France but also in the international market. Madame Clicquot has invented a way to remove sediment from the wine, it was thanks to her champagne was transparent.
Production of the drink has been actively developed in the world. In Russia, champagne began to produce in the 19 century, the estate of Prince Vorontsov. Is wine «Ai-Danyl» and in the view of many experts, it was not worse than the French. However, during the Crimean War, the British deliberately cut down on the peninsula, all sorts of grapes, and also destroyed the equipment and recipes for the creation of sparkling wines. Recovery industry engaged in Prince Golitsyn, in 1899. Through his achievements, he has produced very good copies of champagne for the World Industrial Exhibition in Paris. All the world's experts unanimously recognized our best sparkling wine and awarded him first place. Since then, the labels of champagne, produced in Russia, appears «Russian champagne».
What else can I learn about sparkling wine, looking at the bottle? First of all, the label provides information on the manufacturer and the timing of aging. In addition, there may be such an inscription: «brut», «semi», «dry», which means the sugar content in beverages. Thus, «brut» - absolutely dry champagne with a sugar content not exceeding 15.0 g/dm3; «semi» - from 40 to 45 g/dm3; «dry» - 20 to 25 g/dm3; «semi» -- from 60 to 65 g/dm3. Some manufacturers publish recommendations for the storage and consumption of champagne, and even contraindications.
French producers are trying to make their products in a number of others that are causing a number of signs. For example, MA - an indication that the company sells, but does not produce wine, CM - Wine produced by small cooperatives, NM - Manufacturer itself sells champagne. The inscription «Cuvee» indicates that use the best wort; «Grand Crus» - grapes harvested from the best plantations Champagne.
French champagne may be a few more species, which are indicated on the bottle:
Champagne Millesime - made from grapes of a given year, without mixing and with a long excerpt. Champagne Blanc de Blancs-title translates as «white white», and therefore made only from white grapes - Chardonnay. Champagne Blanc de Noirs - this drink is «white black» and produced entirely from red grapes. Champagne Rose - pink champagne, which comes from the soaking the skin of red grapes in the wort.
Sparkling wine is particularly marked, even France, depending on the capacity bottles. Perhaps you have met these names: Magnum - to 1.5 liter capacity; Jeroboam - 3 liters; Rehoboam - 4,5 lt; Mathusalem - 6 liters; Salmanazar - 9 liters; Balthazar - 12 liters. It should be noted that the French are not in vain share in many categories of champagne. Indeed, in this country like no other, for the production of sparkling wines should be very careful. Check it all: the number of landings of grapes per hectare, its methods of collecting and processing, quality wort, a fortress and ripening period. That is why the wines of France are considered the best.
In addition to good taste, champagne has another advantage: its effect is mild and severe intoxication. Therefore, drink sparkling wines made in virtually any situation. Special popular wedding champagne. «Shot» plug iskristaya foam, broken «to happiness» glasses and cheerful greeting guests accompany any wedding. As well as the tradition of the groom to drink champagne from tufelki bride.
This drink can be used not only for the triumph of the newlyweds. Champagne has long been an attribute of business people from the financial and commercial circles, it complements the corporate events, birthday parties, significant dates and romantic dinners. Drink sparkling wine alone is considered a bad habit, but in the company, however, helps to relax and rest, with no side effects (as of alcoholic).
As the champagne is considered a noble wine, with its use of linked certain rules. First, the glasses must be crystal clear and always in the form of a tulip on legs - to preserve the flavor and a long game of bubbles. Secondly, the noisy opening the bottle may be used on festivities. For a business lunch, for example, champagne was called silent. The third is filled glasses should be slow and not more than half, topping as necessary. And finally, before you try this drink, be sure to appreciate the color, clarity and quality of foam, rotate the glass for the evaporation of unwanted aromas, and then slowly drink.
Enjoy taste of champagne is always a special pleasure. If you are going to sparkling wines, do not forget that this is a nice decoration for a holiday or event, and is designed specifically for special cases and not for the evening alone. This wine festival, and only victory will help to reveal the entire bouquet of aromas and flavors.
Of course, buying is very important to acquire real drink. Make your selection, remember the captions on the label, as mentioned above. Be sure to specify what the manufacturer, when and where it was produced wine. A guarantee of quality is the name of the wine at home - Billecart - Salmon, Louis Roederer, Charles Heidsieck, Veuve Clicquot and other well-known companies and factories.
If you are staying in the Russian champagne, take a look at the GOST, marked on the bottle: it must begin with the digits 5116. Check the label on the availability of flavorings and additives - this is not their champagne! If you see a mark «carbonated», which means that the wine is not Bródi, and aerate by using the device. According to taste, it does not compare with natural champagne.
Now pay attention to the congestion: the good wine is only natural cork tree, but if you plastic - the quality of the drink in doubt. Do not forget a bottle of wine - it must be dark, without the unpleasant sludge at the bottom.
Make the choice by following these simple tips, and then bought champagne really decorate your holiday, and you, along with the guests to appreciate the taste of this noble beverage.
Sparkling drinks, invented by a monk, were valued much more expensive than the best wines of France, but their mass production began only a few decades. The first company for the production of sparkling wines began to appear in the 18 st century. There were such giants of wine, as «Ryuinar», «Moet and Shandon». It is equally well-known company «Widow Clicquot» took a strong position not only in France but also in the international market. Madame Clicquot has invented a way to remove sediment from the wine, it was thanks to her champagne was transparent.
Production of the drink has been actively developed in the world. In Russia, champagne began to produce in the 19 century, the estate of Prince Vorontsov. Is wine «Ai-Danyl» and in the view of many experts, it was not worse than the French. However, during the Crimean War, the British deliberately cut down on the peninsula, all sorts of grapes, and also destroyed the equipment and recipes for the creation of sparkling wines. Recovery industry engaged in Prince Golitsyn, in 1899. Through his achievements, he has produced very good copies of champagne for the World Industrial Exhibition in Paris. All the world's experts unanimously recognized our best sparkling wine and awarded him first place. Since then, the labels of champagne, produced in Russia, appears «Russian champagne».
What else can I learn about sparkling wine, looking at the bottle? First of all, the label provides information on the manufacturer and the timing of aging. In addition, there may be such an inscription: «brut», «semi», «dry», which means the sugar content in beverages. Thus, «brut» - absolutely dry champagne with a sugar content not exceeding 15.0 g/dm3; «semi» - from 40 to 45 g/dm3; «dry» - 20 to 25 g/dm3; «semi» -- from 60 to 65 g/dm3. Some manufacturers publish recommendations for the storage and consumption of champagne, and even contraindications.
French producers are trying to make their products in a number of others that are causing a number of signs. For example, MA - an indication that the company sells, but does not produce wine, CM - Wine produced by small cooperatives, NM - Manufacturer itself sells champagne. The inscription «Cuvee» indicates that use the best wort; «Grand Crus» - grapes harvested from the best plantations Champagne.
French champagne may be a few more species, which are indicated on the bottle:
Champagne Millesime - made from grapes of a given year, without mixing and with a long excerpt. Champagne Blanc de Blancs-title translates as «white white», and therefore made only from white grapes - Chardonnay. Champagne Blanc de Noirs - this drink is «white black» and produced entirely from red grapes. Champagne Rose - pink champagne, which comes from the soaking the skin of red grapes in the wort.
Sparkling wine is particularly marked, even France, depending on the capacity bottles. Perhaps you have met these names: Magnum - to 1.5 liter capacity; Jeroboam - 3 liters; Rehoboam - 4,5 lt; Mathusalem - 6 liters; Salmanazar - 9 liters; Balthazar - 12 liters. It should be noted that the French are not in vain share in many categories of champagne. Indeed, in this country like no other, for the production of sparkling wines should be very careful. Check it all: the number of landings of grapes per hectare, its methods of collecting and processing, quality wort, a fortress and ripening period. That is why the wines of France are considered the best.
In addition to good taste, champagne has another advantage: its effect is mild and severe intoxication. Therefore, drink sparkling wines made in virtually any situation. Special popular wedding champagne. «Shot» plug iskristaya foam, broken «to happiness» glasses and cheerful greeting guests accompany any wedding. As well as the tradition of the groom to drink champagne from tufelki bride.
This drink can be used not only for the triumph of the newlyweds. Champagne has long been an attribute of business people from the financial and commercial circles, it complements the corporate events, birthday parties, significant dates and romantic dinners. Drink sparkling wine alone is considered a bad habit, but in the company, however, helps to relax and rest, with no side effects (as of alcoholic).
As the champagne is considered a noble wine, with its use of linked certain rules. First, the glasses must be crystal clear and always in the form of a tulip on legs - to preserve the flavor and a long game of bubbles. Secondly, the noisy opening the bottle may be used on festivities. For a business lunch, for example, champagne was called silent. The third is filled glasses should be slow and not more than half, topping as necessary. And finally, before you try this drink, be sure to appreciate the color, clarity and quality of foam, rotate the glass for the evaporation of unwanted aromas, and then slowly drink.
Enjoy taste of champagne is always a special pleasure. If you are going to sparkling wines, do not forget that this is a nice decoration for a holiday or event, and is designed specifically for special cases and not for the evening alone. This wine festival, and only victory will help to reveal the entire bouquet of aromas and flavors.
Of course, buying is very important to acquire real drink. Make your selection, remember the captions on the label, as mentioned above. Be sure to specify what the manufacturer, when and where it was produced wine. A guarantee of quality is the name of the wine at home - Billecart - Salmon, Louis Roederer, Charles Heidsieck, Veuve Clicquot and other well-known companies and factories.
If you are staying in the Russian champagne, take a look at the GOST, marked on the bottle: it must begin with the digits 5116. Check the label on the availability of flavorings and additives - this is not their champagne! If you see a mark «carbonated», which means that the wine is not Bródi, and aerate by using the device. According to taste, it does not compare with natural champagne.
Now pay attention to the congestion: the good wine is only natural cork tree, but if you plastic - the quality of the drink in doubt. Do not forget a bottle of wine - it must be dark, without the unpleasant sludge at the bottom.
Make the choice by following these simple tips, and then bought champagne really decorate your holiday, and you, along with the guests to appreciate the taste of this noble beverage.
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