Champagne in France - Statistics & Facts
Winemakers need to follow many rules and regulations to produce a sparkling wine that can earn the name "Champagne," the most important of which is that it should be produced in the Champagne region, in France. From grape pressing to fermentation, almost every step of the production process is regulated. What is more, only three specific types of grape (Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier, and Chardonnay) can be vinified. Most likely due to this beverage’s international fame, the land devoted to these grapes' cultivation increased greatly between the 1950s and 2010. Since then, the production surface has remained stable, around over 33,700 hectares.
