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Champagne

(1) Effervescent wine that is produced in the Champagne region of France. Typically, Champagne is made from a combination of Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier, and Chardonnay grapes. If Champagne is made from 100% Chardonnay, it is referred to as Blanc de Blanc.
(2) The name of France’s northern most wine growing region.
(3) Slang name applied to sparkling/effervescent wines independent of place of origin.
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