Thanks, Philippe, that rings a bell now (from long ago).
Chris
> On 3 Dec 2014, at 20:58, philippe.amard <philippe.amard@xxxxxx> wrote:
>
> It is Champagne made from Pinot Noir exclusively Chris. The juice is
> extracted immediately and the skins won't affect the colour.
>
> Most champagnes are called 'assemblages' i.e. a mix of several varieties
> usually over several years. But if you're lucky as we were, you may find pure
> Chardonnay (Blancs de Blancs) or Meunier, or Pinot noir, which are the bases
> of the mixtures. And you also find Champagne with a vintage year (dearer too).
>
> More from the horse's mouth
> http://www.champagne.fr/en/from-vine-to-wine/grape-varieties-vineyards/grape-varieties
>
> <http://www.champagne.fr/en/from-vine-to-wine/grape-varieties-vineyards/grape-varieties>
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