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With a turbulent past, the term Pinot Noir Chardonnay is now the name used to describe what was once formally known as Champagne. The name Pinot Chardonnay has been derived from the varieties of grapes used in its production, while the old name ‘Champagne’ is now only used by the wines produced from the same name region in France, due to European Union action to protect its name.

Following the change of name, nothing else much has changed with the taste and texture of the wines, keeping them as exciting and alluring as any other Champagne. Most Pinot Chardonnays are produced in the same way as many of the French Champagnes.
Moet and Chandon, the King of Champagnes and the distribution of them, has many a Pinot Chardonnay gem hidden in their portfolio.  Some are produced in a fine estate in the prestigious wine growing area of the Yarra Valley of Australia.

Some seriously good ‘Sparklers’ emanate from New Zealand, particularly the north island.

The experimentation with various grape types has lead to some great successes (and failures)  The most common types of grapes used in experimentation are Semillon Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz.  There is a good reason that you don’t find a Sauvignon Blanc Chardonnay.  But the mix of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay with the sparkling fermentation process has been a tremendous success.

The Pinot Chardonnay is also available in 375ml and 200ml size bottles for the convenience factor, you know, picnics, BBQs, restaurants.  The technological advances of late have allowed sparkling varieties to be as versatile as still wines with packaging and delivery.

And as if you weren’t convinced already, Pinot Chardonnays are also much cheaper in price than their champagne brethren, delivering the same quality and enjoyment at a fraction of the price.

Surprise your friends this weekend and set up a blind taste test and see if they can spot the difference!

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