Champagne

Sparkling wine made by the traditional method (secondary fermentation in the bottle) from Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier. Only wine from this specific region can legally be called Champagne.

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Toasty, brioche-like complexity from lees aging; fine, persistent bubbles.

Champagne with fried chicken or potato chips is a reliable classic, and it pairs naturally with fried food generally — bubbles and acid cut oil and cleanse the palate.