{"id":282028,"date":"2026-01-10T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-01-10T05:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/?p=282028"},"modified":"2026-01-08T17:12:54","modified_gmt":"2026-01-08T16:12:54","slug":"fakta-om-champagne","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2026\/01\/fakta-om-champagne\/","title":{"rendered":"Champagne facts - 25 things you (might) not know"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ta_ads_container\" class=\"takeover-container has-clientside-condition loading run-count-0\" data-ttl=\"86400\"><div class=\"takeover-bar\"><a class=\"blog-logo\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/\" title=\"FREEDOMtravel - Sweden&#039;s largest travel magazine - \" rel=\"home\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/FREEDOMtravel-resemagasin.png\" alt=\"FREEDOMtravel - Sveriges mesta resemagasin\"><\/a><a class=\"home-link close-takeover\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/\">Go to FREEDOMtravel<\/a><\/div><div class=\"takeover-content\"><div class=\"label\">Advertisement<\/div><div id=\"freed-1166183187\" class=\"method-missing not-front type-post not-theme-page\"><div class=\"freed-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><a data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/se.adria-mobil.com\/husvagnar\/alpina\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"a2t-link\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"adria-freedom-computer-1920x900px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/adria-freedom-dator-1920x900px.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/adria-freedom-dator-1920x900px.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/adria-freedom-dator-1920x900px-300x141.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/adria-freedom-dator-1920x900px-1024x480.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/adria-freedom-dator-1920x900px-768x360.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/adria-freedom-dator-1920x900px-224x105.jpg 224w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/adria-freedom-dator-1920x900px-600x281.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/adria-freedom-dator-1920x900px-1536x720.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/adria-freedom-dator-1920x900px-18x8.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/adria-freedom-dator-1920x900px-433x203.jpg 433w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/adria-freedom-dator-1920x900px-1200x563.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" width=\"1920\" height=\"900\"   \/><\/a><\/div><script>( window.advanced_ads_ready || jQuery( document ).ready ).call( null, function() {if( advads.get_cookie( \"advanced_ads_ad_impressions_317709_timeout\" ) ) {if( advads.get_cookie( \"advanced_ads_ad_impressions_317709\" ) ) {var advanced_ads_ad_impressions_317709 = parseInt( advads.get_cookie( \"advanced_ads_ad_impressions_317709\" ) ) + 1;} else { var advanced_ads_ad_impressions_317709 = 1; }} else {var advanced_ads_ad_impressions_317709 = 1;advads.set_cookie_sec(\"advanced_ads_ad_impressions_317709_timeout\", \"true\", 86400 );}advads.set_cookie_sec(\"advanced_ads_ad_impressions_317709\", advanced_ads_ad_impressions_317709, 86400 );});<\/script><\/div><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-skribent-helena-bergstrom\">Writer: Helena Bergstr\u00f6m<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Champagne is more than just bubbles in a glass. Behind the drink associated with parties, luxury and celebration, there's a long history, strict rules and lots of fascinating details. Here are 25 facts about champagne - from unexpected origins to nerdy details.<\/p><div class=\"sharethis-buttons\"><div class=\"st-custom-button\" data-network=\"twitter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/platform-cdn.sharethis.com\/img\/twitter.svg\"><span class=\"label\">Tweet<\/span><\/div><div class=\"st-custom-button\" data-network=\"facebook\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/platform-cdn.sharethis.com\/img\/facebook.svg\"><span class=\"label\">Share<\/span><\/div><div class=\"st-custom-button\" data-network=\"linkedin\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/platform-cdn.sharethis.com\/img\/linkedin.svg\"><span class=\"label\">Share<\/span><\/div><div class=\"st-custom-button\" data-network=\"pinterest\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/platform-cdn.sharethis.com\/img\/pinterest.svg\"><span class=\"label\">Pin<\/span><\/div><div class=\"st-custom-button\" data-network=\"reddit\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/platform-cdn.sharethis.com\/img\/reddit.svg\"><span class=\"label\">Share<\/span><\/div><div class=\"st-custom-button\" data-network=\"digg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/platform-cdn.sharethis.com\/img\/digg.svg\"><span class=\"label\">Share<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_89 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6ad7a25beecc5\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseprofile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6ad7a25beecc5\" checked aria-label=\"toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2026\/01\/fakta-om-champagne\/#Fakta_om_champagne_%E2%80%93_och_vara_erfarenheter\" >Facts about champagne - and our experiences<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2026\/01\/fakta-om-champagne\/#1_Champagne_ar_ett_skyddat_namn\" >1. Champagne is a protected name<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2026\/01\/fakta-om-champagne\/#2_Regionen_Champagne_ar_ovanligt_nordlig\" >2. the Champagne region is unusually northerly<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2026\/01\/fakta-om-champagne\/#3_Tre_druvor_dominerar_nastan_all_champagne\" >3. Three grapes dominate almost all champagne<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2026\/01\/fakta-om-champagne\/#4_Trots_ljus_farg_kan_champagne_goras_pa_enbart_bla_druvor\" >4. despite its light colour, champagne can be made from blue grapes only<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2026\/01\/fakta-om-champagne\/#5_Dom_Perignon_uppfann_inte_bubblorna\" >5. Dom P\u00e9rignon did not invent bubbles<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2026\/01\/fakta-om-champagne\/#6_Bubblorna_skapas_inne_i_flaskan\" >6. The bubbles are created inside the bottle<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2026\/01\/fakta-om-champagne\/#7_En_flaska_champagne_innehaller_miljontals_bubblor\" >7. A bottle of champagne contains millions of bubbles<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2026\/01\/fakta-om-champagne\/#8_Champagne_lagras_ofta_langre_an_minimikraven\" >8. Champagne is often stored longer than the minimum requirements<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2026\/01\/fakta-om-champagne\/#9_%E2%80%9DJastfallningen%E2%80%9D_ger_smak_och_textur\" >9. \u201dYeast precipitation\u201d adds flavour and texture<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2026\/01\/fakta-om-champagne\/#10_Champagne_finns_i_manga_sotmanivaer\" >10. Champagne comes in many levels of sweetness<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2026\/01\/fakta-om-champagne\/#11_Brut_betyder_inte_sockerfri\" >11. Brut does not mean sugar-free<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2026\/01\/fakta-om-champagne\/#12_De_flesta_champagner_ar_en_blandning_av_flera_argangar\" >12. Most champagnes are a blend of several vintages<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2026\/01\/fakta-om-champagne\/#13_Argangschampagne_gors_bara_vissa_ar\" >13. vintage champagne is only made in certain years<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2026\/01\/fakta-om-champagne\/#14_Champagne_ar_extremt_hart_reglerad\" >14. Champagne is extremely tightly regulated<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2026\/01\/fakta-om-champagne\/#15_Flaskstorleken_paverkar_utvecklingen\" >15. Bottle size affects development<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2026\/01\/fakta-om-champagne\/#16_Champagne_var_ursprungligen_ett_stilla_vin\" >16. Champagne was originally a still wine<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2026\/01\/fakta-om-champagne\/#17_Champagne_ar_utmarkt_till_mat\" >17. Champagne is great with food<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2026\/01\/fakta-om-champagne\/#18_Valet_av_glas_paverkar_smakupplevelsen\" >18. The choice of glass affects the flavour experience<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2026\/01\/fakta-om-champagne\/#19_Rosechampagne_ar_ett_undantag_i_vinvarlden\" >19. ros\u00e9 champagne is an exception in the wine world<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2026\/01\/fakta-om-champagne\/#20_Bakom_stora_varumarken_finns_sma_odlare\" >20. Behind big brands are small growers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2026\/01\/fakta-om-champagne\/#21_Zero_dosage_ar_en_vaxande_trend\" >21. Zero dosage is a growing trend<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2026\/01\/fakta-om-champagne\/#22_Alltfor_kall_champagne_tappar_arom\" >22. Champagne that is too cold loses its flavour<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2026\/01\/fakta-om-champagne\/#23_Alla_champagner_mar_inte_bra_av_lagring\" >23. Not all champagnes benefit from ageing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2026\/01\/fakta-om-champagne\/#24_Korken_var_en_revolution\" >24. The cork was a revolution<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2026\/01\/fakta-om-champagne\/#25_Champagne_ar_ett_mote_mellan_tradition_och_teknik\" >25. Champagne is a meeting of tradition and technology<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2026\/01\/fakta-om-champagne\/#Mer_fakta_om_champagne_%E2%80%A6\" >More facts about champagne...<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2026\/01\/fakta-om-champagne\/#Fakta_om_mousserande_vin_runt_om_i_varlden\" >Facts about sparkling wine around the world<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2026\/01\/fakta-om-champagne\/#Prenumerera_pa_vart_nyhetsbrev\" >Subscribe to our newsletter<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-fakta-om-champagne-och-vara-erfarenheter\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fakta_om_champagne_%E2%80%93_och_vara_erfarenheter\"><\/span>Facts about champagne - and our experiences<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We have travelled a lot in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/restips\/europa\/sydeuropa\/frankrike\/\">France<\/a>, but we have not yet visited the Champagne region. However, we like bubbles - at least when it's time for something more festive. Usually it's sparkling wine in a slightly lower price range (for example, cr\u00e9mant from France!), but of course it has become real champagne on some occasions as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A few days ago we got into a conversation about bubbly drinks... Now we've done some reading and gathered a lot of interesting facts about champagne! By the way, do you know what different types of sparkling wine are called in different countries? 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Champagne is a protected name<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Champagne can only be produced in the Champagne region of France. Sparkling wines from other parts of the world, regardless of quality, may never use the name. It can be called something else, such as cr\u00e9mant (France), sekt (Germany) or cava (Spain).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Champagne-2-1024x577.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-32635\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Champagne-2-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Champagne-2-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Champagne-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Champagne-2-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Champagne-2-1200x676.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Champagne-2.jpg 1369w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Champagne tasting with Peter's son Robin many years ago.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Regionen_Champagne_ar_ovanligt_nordlig\"><\/span>2. the Champagne region is unusually northerly<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Champagne is further north than most known wine regions. The cool climate produces grapes with high acidity, which is crucial for the freshness and ageability of the wine.<\/p><div class=\"freed-grupp-i-blogginlagg-2 freed-entity-placement\" id=\"freed-3862249513\"><div class=\"freed-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><div id=\"freed-slider-88753\" class=\"custom-slider freed-slider-1152481391 freed-slider\"><ul><li><div id=\"freed-4081161663\" class=\"method-missing not-front type-post not-theme-page\"><a data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.elmia.se\/husvagn\/for-besokare\/biljetter\/?utm_source=freedomtravel&#038;utm_medium=banner&#038;utm_campaign=elmiahusvagn_kop_biljett_mars-sep\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"a2t-link\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"ElmiaHusvagnHusbil_2026_FREEDOMtravel_vi_ses_2027_588x158\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ElmiaHusvagnHusbil_2026_FREEDOMtravel_vi_ses_2027_588x158.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ElmiaHusvagnHusbil_2026_FREEDOMtravel_vi_ses_2027_588x158.jpg 588w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ElmiaHusvagnHusbil_2026_FREEDOMtravel_vi_ses_2027_588x158-300x81.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ElmiaHusvagnHusbil_2026_FREEDOMtravel_vi_ses_2027_588x158-224x60.jpg 224w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ElmiaHusvagnHusbil_2026_FREEDOMtravel_vi_ses_2027_588x158-18x5.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ElmiaHusvagnHusbil_2026_FREEDOMtravel_vi_ses_2027_588x158-433x116.jpg 433w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 588px) 100vw, 588px\" width=\"588\" height=\"158\"   \/><\/a><\/div><\/li><li><div id=\"freed-881969677\" class=\"method-missing not-front type-post not-theme-page\"><a data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/husbilslandet.com\/i-lager?amount=-1&#038;vehicle_type=camper&#038;price=219000%2C8874149&#038;y=2005%2C2027&#038;weight=1000%2C18000&#038;rea=true\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"a2t-link\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Demo sale (588 x 158 px)\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Demoutforsaljning-588-x-158-px-.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Demoutforsaljning-588-x-158-px-.jpg 588w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Demoutforsaljning-588-x-158-px--300x81.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Demoutforsaljning-588-x-158-px--224x60.jpg 224w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Demoutforsaljning-588-x-158-px--18x5.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Demoutforsaljning-588-x-158-px--433x116.jpg 433w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 588px) 100vw, 588px\" width=\"588\" height=\"158\"   \/><\/a><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><script>( window.advanced_ads_ready || jQuery( document ).ready ).call( null, function() {var $freedslider1152481391 = jQuery( \".freed-slider-1152481391\" );$freedslider1152481391.on( \"unslider.ready\", function() { jQuery( \"div.custom-slider ul li\" ).css( \"display\", \"block\" ); });$freedslider1152481391.unslider({ delay:4000, autoplay:true, nav:false, arrows:false, infinite:true });$freedslider1152481391.on(\"mouseover\", function() {$freedslider1152481391.unslider(\"stop\");}).on(\"mouseout\", function() {$freedslider1152481391.unslider(\"start\");});});<\/script><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Tre_druvor_dominerar_nastan_all_champagne\"><\/span>3. Three grapes dominate almost all champagne<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Chardonnay (green grape), Pinot Noir (blue grape) and Pinot Meunier (blue grape) account for the majority of champagne production. The combination of green and blue grapes allows for elegance, power and fruitiness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/vineyard-428041_1280-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-282059\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/vineyard-428041_1280-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/vineyard-428041_1280-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/vineyard-428041_1280-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/vineyard-428041_1280-224x149.jpg 224w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/vineyard-428041_1280-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/vineyard-428041_1280-433x289.jpg 433w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/vineyard-428041_1280-1200x801.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/vineyard-428041_1280-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/vineyard-428041_1280.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Vineyards. Photo: Pixabay.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-trots-ljus-farg-kan-champagne-goras-pa-enbart-bla-druvor\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Trots_ljus_farg_kan_champagne_goras_pa_enbart_bla_druvor\"><\/span>4. despite its light colour, champagne can be made from blue grapes only<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Despite its light colour, many champagnes are made from blue grapes. Quick and careful pressing prevents the colouring agents from the skins from staining the must.<\/p><div class=\"freed-grupp-stora-banner freed-entity-placement\" id=\"freed-423131817\"><div class=\"freed-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><div id=\"freed-1925494861\" class=\"method-missing not-front type-post not-theme-page\"><a data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/firstcamp.se\/bra-att-veta\/incheckning-efter-stangning?utm_source=display&#038;utm_medium=Freedom-Travel&#038;utm_campaign=Freedom-Travel-sommar-2026\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"a2t-link\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Dropin_freedom_travel_588x280_SE_final\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Dropin_freedom_travel_588x280_SE_final.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Dropin_freedom_travel_588x280_SE_final.jpg 588w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Dropin_freedom_travel_588x280_SE_final-300x143.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Dropin_freedom_travel_588x280_SE_final-224x107.jpg 224w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Dropin_freedom_travel_588x280_SE_final-18x9.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Dropin_freedom_travel_588x280_SE_final-433x206.jpg 433w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 588px) 100vw, 588px\" width=\"588\" height=\"280\"   \/><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/grapes-1952035_1280-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-282047\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/grapes-1952035_1280-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/grapes-1952035_1280-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/grapes-1952035_1280-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/grapes-1952035_1280-224x149.jpg 224w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/grapes-1952035_1280-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/grapes-1952035_1280-433x289.jpg 433w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/grapes-1952035_1280-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/grapes-1952035_1280-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/grapes-1952035_1280.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Blue grapes. Photo: Pixabay.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Dom_Perignon_uppfann_inte_bubblorna\"><\/span>5. Dom P\u00e9rignon did not invent bubbles<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The legendary monk Dom P\u00e9rignon improved the quality of wines, but bubbles were long considered a mistake. Modern champagne developed gradually through technological advances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Bubblorna_skapas_inne_i_flaskan\"><\/span>6. The bubbles are created inside the bottle<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Champagne gets its bubbles through a second fermentation in the bottle. Yeast and sugar are added, and the resulting carbon dioxide remains in the wine.<\/p><div class=\"freed-grupp-stora-banners-i-blogginlagg-2 freed-entity-placement\" id=\"freed-745487891\"><div class=\"freed-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><div id=\"freed-1646901324\" class=\"method-missing not-front type-post not-theme-page\"><a data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/wifi.se\/produkt\/hybrid-traveller-portabel-5g-router-med-backup-batteri-i-over-6-timmar-usb\/\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"a2t-link\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"freedom\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/freedom.gif\" alt=\"\"  width=\"588\" height=\"288\"   \/><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_En_flaska_champagne_innehaller_miljontals_bubblor\"><\/span>7. A bottle of champagne contains millions of bubbles<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The number of bubbles can reach around 50 million per bottle. The perception of bubbles is then influenced by the shape of the glass and the serving temperature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/wine-3503895_1280-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-282053\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/wine-3503895_1280-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/wine-3503895_1280-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/wine-3503895_1280-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/wine-3503895_1280-224x149.jpg 224w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/wine-3503895_1280-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/wine-3503895_1280-433x289.jpg 433w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/wine-3503895_1280-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/wine-3503895_1280-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/wine-3503895_1280.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Bubbly champagne. Photo: Pixabay.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Champagne_lagras_ofta_langre_an_minimikraven\"><\/span>8. Champagne is often stored longer than the minimum requirements<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The law requires at least 15 months of ageing for a drink to be called champagne, but many producers wait much longer. 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When champagne is aged on the lees, deeper flavours and rounder textures develop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Champagne_finns_i_manga_sotmanivaer\"><\/span>10. Champagne comes in many levels of sweetness<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Champagne comes in different flavours - from completely dry <em>Brut Nature<\/em> to sweet <em>Mild<\/em>. The sweetness is adjusted in the final stage, so the same wine can have different styles depending on the dosage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_Brut_betyder_inte_sockerfri\"><\/span>11. Brut does not mean sugar-free<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A Brut champagne can contain up to 12 grams of sugar per litre, and therefore does not need to be sugar-free. 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});$freedslider73914816.unslider({ delay:5000, autoplay:true, nav:false, arrows:false, infinite:true });$freedslider73914816.on(\"mouseover\", function() {$freedslider73914816.unslider(\"stop\");}).on(\"mouseout\", function() {$freedslider73914816.unslider(\"start\");});});<\/script><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/champagne-4736380_1280-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-282049\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/champagne-4736380_1280-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/champagne-4736380_1280-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/champagne-4736380_1280-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/champagne-4736380_1280-224x149.jpg 224w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/champagne-4736380_1280-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/champagne-4736380_1280-433x289.jpg 433w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/champagne-4736380_1280-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/champagne-4736380_1280-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/champagne-4736380_1280.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Brut champagne. Photo: Pixabay.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-12-de-flesta-champagner-ar-en-blandning-av-flera-argangar\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_De_flesta_champagner_ar_en_blandning_av_flera_argangar\"><\/span>12. Most champagnes are a blend of several vintages<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When no vintage is indicated on the bottle, the champagne is a so-called <em>non-hunting<\/em>. The producer then blends wines from different harvest years, often using reserve wines, to create a consistent style and flavour from year to year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"13_Argangschampagne_gors_bara_vissa_ar\"><\/span>13. vintage champagne is only made in certain years<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Only when the harvest is of sufficient quality is a vintage declared. These champagnes often reflect the year and can be aged for a long time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"14_Champagne_ar_extremt_hart_reglerad\"><\/span>14. Champagne is extremely tightly regulated<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Everything from grape harvesting to pressing and storage is governed by strict rules. The aim is to ensure quality and origin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"15_Flaskstorleken_paverkar_utvecklingen\"><\/span>15. Bottle size affects development<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Larger bottles, such as magnums, are considered to provide better maturation over time. The ratio of oxygen to wine should then be more favourable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/alcohol-7679168_1280-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-282055\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/alcohol-7679168_1280-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/alcohol-7679168_1280-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/alcohol-7679168_1280-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/alcohol-7679168_1280-224x149.jpg 224w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/alcohol-7679168_1280-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/alcohol-7679168_1280-433x289.jpg 433w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/alcohol-7679168_1280-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/alcohol-7679168_1280-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/alcohol-7679168_1280.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Champagne bottles. Photo: Pixabay.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-16-champagne-var-ursprungligen-ett-stilla-vin\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"16_Champagne_var_ursprungligen_ett_stilla_vin\"><\/span>16. Champagne was originally a still wine<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Early champagnes lacked bubbles or fermented uncontrollably. It was only when bottles and corks were improved that sparkling became reliable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"17_Champagne_ar_utmarkt_till_mat\"><\/span>17. Champagne is great with food<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Its high acidity makes champagne a versatile food drink, suitable for everything from seafood to fried foods. Champagne is not just a drink to toast with!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"575\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Champagnefrukost-1-1024x575.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-105232\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Champagnefrukost-1-1024x575.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Champagnefrukost-1-600x337.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Champagnefrukost-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Champagnefrukost-1-768x431.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Champagnefrukost-1-433x243.jpg 433w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Champagnefrukost-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Champagne and prawns in the Stockholm archipelago.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-18-valet-av-glas-paverkar-smakupplevelsen\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"18_Valet_av_glas_paverkar_smakupplevelsen\"><\/span>18. The choice of glass affects the flavour experience<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Flute glasses preserve bubbles, while larger glasses bring out flavours better, say those in the know. Many winemakers today prefer regular wine glasses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"733\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/champagne-4410758_1280-1024x733.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-282057\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/champagne-4410758_1280-1024x733.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/champagne-4410758_1280-300x215.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/champagne-4410758_1280-768x550.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/champagne-4410758_1280-224x160.jpg 224w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/champagne-4410758_1280-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/champagne-4410758_1280-433x310.jpg 433w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/champagne-4410758_1280-1200x859.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/champagne-4410758_1280-600x429.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/champagne-4410758_1280.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Winged glass or larger glass... that is the question. Photo: Pixabay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-19-rosechampagne-ar-ett-undantag-i-vinvarlden\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"19_Rosechampagne_ar_ett_undantag_i_vinvarlden\"><\/span>19. ros\u00e9 champagne is an exception in the wine world<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In Champagne, it is allowed to make ros\u00e9 by blending a small amount of red wine into white wine, something that is virtually forbidden in other wine regions. This method gives the winemaker great control over colour and flavour and is the most common route to ros\u00e9 champagne.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/pexels-reneterp-2544835-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-282066\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/pexels-reneterp-2544835-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/pexels-reneterp-2544835-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/pexels-reneterp-2544835-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/pexels-reneterp-2544835-224x149.jpg 224w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/pexels-reneterp-2544835-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/pexels-reneterp-2544835-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/pexels-reneterp-2544835-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/pexels-reneterp-2544835-433x289.jpg 433w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/pexels-reneterp-2544835-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/pexels-reneterp-2544835-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Pink bubbles. Photo: Pexels.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"20_Bakom_stora_varumarken_finns_sma_odlare\"><\/span>20. Behind big brands are small growers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In addition to the large champagne houses, there are many small producers. These so-called grower champagnes often reflect a specific location or style.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"21_Zero_dosage_ar_en_vaxande_trend\"><\/span>21. Zero dosage is a growing trend<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Champagne without added sugar (zero dosage) is becoming increasingly popular. The style requires perfectly ripe grapes and precise winemaking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-22-alltfor-kall-champagne-tappar-arom\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"22_Alltfor_kall_champagne_tappar_arom\"><\/span>22. Champagne that is too cold loses its flavour<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If sparkling wine is served too cold, the aroma and flavour will be muted. It may be a good idea to let the bottle warm up for a few minutes before serving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/drinks-1283608_1280-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-282061\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/drinks-1283608_1280-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/drinks-1283608_1280-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/drinks-1283608_1280-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/drinks-1283608_1280-224x149.jpg 224w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/drinks-1283608_1280-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/drinks-1283608_1280-433x289.jpg 433w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/drinks-1283608_1280-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/drinks-1283608_1280-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/drinks-1283608_1280.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The bottle may be tempered before serving. Photo: Pixabay.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"23_Alla_champagner_mar_inte_bra_av_lagring\"><\/span>23. Not all champagnes benefit from ageing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some champagnes are made to be drunk young and fresh. Others can develop for decades and acquire more interesting flavours over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"24_Korken_var_en_revolution\"><\/span>24. The cork was a revolution<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the past, wooden stoppers and cloth were used, making the bottles unreliable. The development of corks and halters was crucial to the success of champagne.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/cork-3384310_1280-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-282051\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/cork-3384310_1280-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/cork-3384310_1280-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/cork-3384310_1280-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/cork-3384310_1280-224x149.jpg 224w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/cork-3384310_1280-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/cork-3384310_1280-433x289.jpg 433w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/cork-3384310_1280-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/cork-3384310_1280-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/cork-3384310_1280.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Champagne cork. Photo: Pixabay.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"25_Champagne_ar_ett_mote_mellan_tradition_och_teknik\"><\/span>25. Champagne is a meeting of tradition and technology<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Modern champagne production combines ancient knowledge with advanced science. Each bottle is the result of hundreds of decisions along the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-mer-fakta-om-champagne\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mer_fakta_om_champagne_%E2%80%A6\"><\/span>More facts about champagne...<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Champagne is far more than a festive drink - it's also a craft and a drink with a lot of history behind it. With that, we say cheers! Further down you'll find facts about champagne-like drinks around the world...<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/20160603_192003-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Ungern, Pecs\" class=\"wp-image-63873\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/20160603_192003-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/20160603_192003-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/20160603_192003-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/20160603_192003-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/20160603_192003.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Visit to a Pezsg\u00f6 (Hungarian sparkling wine) cellar in P\u00e9cs, Hungary.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-522bba4c default uagb-is-root-container\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-fakta-om-mousserande-vin-runt-om-i-varlden\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fakta_om_mousserande_vin_runt_om_i_varlden\"><\/span>Facts about sparkling wine around the world<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cava - Spain<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cava comes mainly from Catalonia in north-eastern Spain, with Pened\u00e8s at its centre. It is made using traditional methods (the same as champagne) but from local grapes such as Macabeo, Xarel-lo and Parellada. The style is often dry, fresh and food-friendly - and usually affordable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Prosecco - Italy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Prosecco is produced in north-eastern Italy, mainly in the Veneto region. Unlike champagne and cava, prosecco is usually made by the tank method, which produces fruitier, lighter bubbles. The flavour is often characterised by pear, apple and floral notes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Franciacorta - Italy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Franciacorta is Italy's most champagne-like sparkling wine. Made using traditional methods from Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, it is often of high quality, structure and ageing potential. Prices are also often closer to champagne.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sparkling wine - Germany and Austria<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sekt is a broad term for sparkling wine, but the quality varies widely. German Winzersekt, made from Riesling and using traditional methods, can be very aromatic and fresh. In Austria, sekt is now strictly classified by ageing time and origin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pet-Nat - several countries<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">P\u00e9t-Nat (P\u00e9tillant Naturel) is an ancient method whereby the wine is bottled before the first fermentation is complete. The result is often lightly sparkling, rustic and unfiltered. The style is popular in the natural wine movement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Espumante - Portugal<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Portugal's sparkling wines are called Espumante. They are made both by the traditional method and the tank method, often from local grapes such as Baga. The style is often fresh and somewhat less well known internationally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pezsg\u0151 - Hungary<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pezsg\u0151 is Hungarian sparkling wine, with both traditional and modern styles. Hungary has a long tradition of bubbly, especially around <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2019\/12\/gora-i-budapest\/\">Budapest<\/a> and in Etyek. Chardonnay and Pinot Noir are common grapes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cr\u00e9mant - France (outside Champagne)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cr\u00e9mant is produced in several French regions, such as Alsace, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2025\/05\/vindistrikt-i-bourgogne\/\">Burgundy<\/a> and the Loire. It is made using traditional methods but outside Champagne, often with regional grapes. A popular alternative to champagne.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">English sparkling wine - England<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">England has become increasingly recognised for its sparkling wines. 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