Glossary

Methode Traditionnelle

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Traditional bottle fermentation method for sparkling wine.

Full Definition

Methode traditionnelle (traditional method, Champagne method outside Champagne) is sparkling wine production through secondary fermentation in bottle. Wine is bottled with yeast and sugar, ferments, ages on lees, is riddled, disgorged, and given dosage. Used for Champagne, Cremant, Cava, Franciacorta, and quality sparkling worldwide.

Related Terms

champagne method traditional method riddling

See Also

sparkling wine disgorgement

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