True champagne can only come from the Champagne region of France. Everything else is just sparkling wine masquerading as champagne. Choose pink champagne for something different for your next dinner party. The flavors are light and delicate, perfect for an aperitif and after-dinner drink.
Instructions
1. Understand what makes pink champagne pink. The color is derived from either adding a touch of red wine to the champagne or by allowing the grape skins to have contact with the juice for a little longer than for traditional champagne.
2. Comprehend the flavor characteristics of pink champagne. This champagne shares the same flavor characteristics as traditional champagne: bright and lively fresh fruit flavors and a well-balanced body.
3. Know pink champagne's other name: rose champagne.
4. Go to wine websites and online auctions such as Wine Searcher to find the best prices for pink champagne. Searching online also will give you a good idea of price ranges.
5. Choose Veuve Clicquot, Moet and Chandon, and Louis Roederer for outstanding pink champagnes. These champagne houses have long and storied histories, so expect to pay higher prices for their pink champagne.
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