A Review of Méthode champenoise Production

Bruce Zoecklein Ph.D.

September 2012 |

Product Type : Ebooks

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Description

Centuries of experience have enabled the sparkling wine producer to refine the art of bottle-fermented sparkling winemaking to the system known as méthode champenoise. This system, however, is not a rigid one. Certain steps are prescribed by law in France, while few are required in America. Within certain guidelines there is considerable variation in production philosophy and technique regarding méthode champenoise. Stylistic decisions are vast and include viticultural practi ..Read more

Author Bio

Bruce worked in the California wine industry and taught Enology at California State University-Fresno prior to coming to Virginia Tech in 1985. His education includes: BS Microbiology/Biochemistry, MS Horticulture and Ph.D. Food Science. He conducted research, extension, classroom, graduate student education and created the Virginia Tech Enology Service Laboratory. He has co-authored books on wine chemistry and analysis (including Wine Analysis and Production), numerous book cha ..Read more

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