Types of Champagne: Blanc de Blancs, Millésimé, Rosé and more at Bouquet Xaló
🍾✨ Types of Champagne: Bubbles with Soul and Character
types of champagne · blanc de blancs · millésimé · champagne rosé · buy champagne in Xaló
There are bubbles that simply sparkle.
And others that tell stories of terroir, climate, and patience.
The Champagne, that sparkling wine born in the calcareous soils of northeastern France, is not just a symbol of celebration: it is a world unto itself, full of nuances, varieties, and styles.
At Bouquet Xaló, we love Champagnes that evoke emotion, that respect their origin, and that offer much more than just bubbles.
🍇 Types of Champagne by Production and Style
🥂 Champagne Brut, Extra Brut, Demi-Sec…
Based on the residual sugar added in the dosage after disgorgement, Champagnes are classified as:
- Brut Nature / Brut Zéro: no added sugar (0-3 g/L).
- Extra Brut: very dry (0-6 g/L).
- Brut: the most common (up to 12 g/L), dry but balanced.
- Extra Dry: slightly softer (12-17 g/L).
- Demi-Sec: sweet, perfect for desserts.
🍇 Blanc de Blancs: the Purity of Chardonnay
A Champagne made exclusively from white grapes, usually Chardonnay.
It is fresh, mineral, elegant, with citrus and floral notes.
Perfect for seafood, fish, and moments of tranquility.
🍇 Blanc de Noirs: the Power of Red Grapes
It is made only from red grapes (Pinot Noir and/or Pinot Meunier).
Despite its origin, the wine is white, but more structured, full-bodied, and fruity.
Ideal for white meats, mushrooms, or dishes with a more intense flavor.
🍾 Champagne Rosé: Bottled Romanticism
It can be made in two ways:
- By short maceration of the skins of red grapes.
- Or by blending white wine with a small amount of red wine (authorized in Champagne).
It is fruity, vibrant, with notes of strawberry, cherry, and wild flowers.
Ideal for aperitifs, sushi, or light desserts.
🕰️ Millésimé (Vintage): The Expression of a Unique Vintage
It is only made in exceptional harvests, when the year has been particularly good.
It is aged longer on lees and usually offers greater complexity, longevity, and personality.
Each Millésimé is unique and unrepeatable.
🍾 Non-Vintage (NV): The Art of Blending
Most Champagnes are Non-Vintage, made from different years to achieve a consistent and balanced profile.
They are the heart of each house's style, reflecting the expertise of their cellarmaster (chef de cave).
🌟 Beyond the Bubbles: The Magic of Terroir
Each type of Champagne can be produced in different areas of the region, giving rise to unique nuances depending on the terroir:
- Montagne de Reims: power and structure.
- Côte des Blancs: freshness and minerality.
- Vallée de la Marne: fruit and roundness.
🛒 Selected Champagnes at Bouquet Xaló
In our store you will find Champagnes for every occasion:
- Vibrant Blanc de Blancs
- Intense and seductive Blanc de Noirs
- Millésimé from exceptional vintages
- And, of course, elegant rosé and brut Champagnes to toast any occasion.
We help you choose the Champagne that best suits your celebration, your table... or your mood.
🥂 Toast with us to bubbles that not only rise to the sky, but descend to the heart.
Because a good Champagne is not just drunk:
it is lived.