Can We Taste The Terroir In Champagne?

A mystical belief about Champagne, as with wines in general, is the idea one can taste the terroir in a wine. A first issue then is of course what is the meaning of the concept “terroir”. The problem is then that by trying to define this concept, the describing words each have again their own…

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Characteristic Tastes & Flavours of Champagne

Champagne Taste and Flavours

After many years of tasting and reviewing Champagne with a quite significant list of wineries and labels that I have enjoyed, I think it’s a good idea to break down, in to an easy to understand format, the tastes and the flavours to look out for. For those of us wanting to take time over…

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What To Expect From Tasting Champagne, Prosecco & Cava

When enjoying a glass of Champagne, Prosecco or Cava, there are certain aromas and flavours that are common amongst each of them. Now, not every Champagne, Prosecco or Cava will taste similar, some will end up completely surprising you with their own unique aromas and flavours. Champagne The aromas and flavours from a Champagne can…

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