Champagne is a sparkling wine that is produced in the Champagne region of France, using specific production methods known as méthode champenoise or méthode traditionnelle.

It is made primarily from three grape varieties: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier. Champagne is known for its effervescence, with bubbles that form in the bottle during a secondary fermentation process.

It has a light, crisp, and refreshing taste, with a range of fruit flavours including citrus, green apple, and pear, as well as toasty and nutty notes from the aging process.

Champagne is typically a dry wine, but can range in sweetness from very dry (brut nature) to very sweet (doux). It has a high acidity and a light to medium body, and is best served chilled in tall, thin glasses to showcase its bubbles and aroma.