Coteaux Champenois is an appellation that geographically covers the same area as the Champagne appellation of France. Coteaux Champenois covers non-Sparkling wines, including red, white and rosé, but the latter two are produced in very small quantities. The authorised production area covers almost the entire region, although in practice the Grapes come from the west of the Champagne region. Because it is spread over 319 communes, the Coteaux Champenois catchment area has distinct climatic variations.
The majority of its vineyards are planted in a temperate maritime Climate with Slight continental influences, particularly in the south-east. The climatic conditions, combined with the region's latitude (48 to 49 degrees North), mean that the wines produced under the Coteaux Champenois appellation are, like their sparkling counterparts, Dry and light with a naturally high Acidity. The reds are best in warmer vintages, as the predominant grape variety, Pinot Noir, has difficulty maturing Fully in cooler years. On some labels, the title Coteaux Champenois may be followed by the name of the commune where the grapes were grown.
Pinot Blanc is a grape variety that originated in Burgundy, mutated from Pinot Gris. Today, it is grown in Alsace where it is called klevner when blended with auxerrois. The continental climate, with its cold winters and hot summers, is particularly suited to pinot blanc. It is resistant to frost in winter and in summer, the roots draw the minerals it needs from the warm soil. Its bunches are made up of small berries with thick skins and melting pulp that produce fruity, spicy wines, balanced between acidity and alcohol. pinot blanc is also used for crémants and sparkling wines. Pinot Blanc is also used for Crémant and sparkling wines. It is widely grown in Italy, where it covers almost 7,000 hectares, and is also found in Germany, Austria, Canada and South Africa.
wines from the region of Coteaux Champenois go well with generally quite well with dishes of veal, pork or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of veal roast casserole, potato and bacon omelette or baked duck legs with potatoes.
On the nose in the region of Coteaux Champenois often reveals types of flavors of non oak, cherry or earthy and sometimes also flavors of minerality, red fruit or strawberries. In the mouth in the region of Coteaux Champenois is a powerful with a nice vivacity and a fine and pleasant bubble.
