A must at parties and special occasions like weddings, birthdays and New Year's Eve, Champagne enjoys an international reputation.
The key Champagne-producing areas are Vallée de la Marne, Montagne de Reims, Côte des Blancs and Côte des Bar, and all benefit from AOC certification. Three grape varieties are allowed in the production of this famous sparkling wine: Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier and Chardonnay.
The wineries of the greatest Champagne houses are located in Reims and Épernay, in the Marne.
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