Chapter
The History of Champagne
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Champagne became the sparkling wine capital of the world due to Don Perignon's techniques in establishing it. Sparkling wine was created in the region around the 1600s and 1700s, capitalizing on the naturally occurring problem of carbonation in the wine-making process.
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Early picking of red or black grapes can result in clear or white grape juice.
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Wine
Summary
Early picking of red or black grapes can result in clear or white grape juice. The carbonation problem in wine was solved and the French began producing sparkling wine in the 1600s-1700s.
ChapterThe History of Champagne
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Don Perignon was one of the creators of the techniques needed to make Champagne the sparkling wine capital of the world, with his role as seller master of making the master blend of the Champagne with his expertise in the fermentation process.
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Champagne
Summary
Don Perignon was one of the creators of the techniques needed to make Champagne the sparkling wine capital of the world, with his role as seller master of making the master blend of the Champagne with his expertise in the fermentation process.