BET 1
CHAMPAGNE STYLE
- Place 1 chip on 1 of the 4 sectors -
- Taste the wine and choose 1 of the 4 styles below -

BLEND — ASSEMBLAGE


What is it: a blend of white and black grape varieties. The style of most Champagnes.

Colour (weak indicator):
  • Golden, from pale to deep
Aroma (medium indicator):
  • Classic, complex
  • Fruit / flowers / brioche / yeast
Palate (good indicator):
  • Balance + classic character
  • Freshness + fruitiness
  • Medium body

Main clue
  • Difficult to identify one dominant varietal character
Likelihood:
  • high — very common
MY CHOICE

blanc de blancs


What is it: white grape varieties only. Often 100% Chardonnay, but other white varieties may also be used.

Colour (weak indicator):
  • Pale golden, often with a greenish tint
Aroma (medium indicator):
  • Citrus-dominant
  • Lemon / green apple / lime
Palate (good indicator):
  • High acidity, tension
  • Lighter body


Main clue
  • Freshness + acidity + minerality
Likelihood:
  • medium
MY CHOICE

blanc de noirs


What is it: black grape varieties only. Can be 100% Pinot Noir, 100% Meunier, or a combination of both.

Colour (weak indicator):
  • Often deeper, more intense gold
Aroma (medium indicator):
  • Fruit-forward
  • Red apple / berries / spices
Palate (good indicator):
  • Fruit + structure, broader mouthfeel
  • Fuller body


Main clue
  • Body + fruit + structure
Likelihood:
  • medium
MY CHOICE

SINGLE-VARIETY


What is it: one specific grape variety is indicated on the label, without being designated as BdB or BdN. For example, Meunier, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris, Arbane, etc

Colour (weak indicator):
  • Depends on the grape variety
Aroma (medium indicator):
  • Meunier → fruit + earthiness
  • Pinot Blanc → flowers + pear
  • Pinot Gris → yellow apple
  • Arbane → flowers + citrus
Palate (good indicator):
  • Meunier → soft + fruity
  • Pinot Blanc → neutral + fresh
  • Pinot Gris → textured + ripe
  • Arbane → delicate + high-acid
Likelihood:
  • Meunier: medium
  • Others: low — rare
MY CHOICE

Place 1 chip on a sector of the board and press “My Choice” to continue.

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