" This region in France is famous for its sparkling wines, and the method to make them, methode champenoise. "Fine Champagne" and "Grand Fine Champagne" on a bottle of Cognac refers to the white chalky plain found in the Cognac area, ...
A cognac made from just the first two of these crus (with at least 50 percent from Grande Champagne) is called "Fine Champagne" cognac, although cognac has nothing to do with the sparkling wine Champagne.
Descriptive flavor and aroma term that may result from making wine in lightly toasted or charred oak barrels; I've also found it as an element of unknown origin in fine Champagnes and older Bordeaux.
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Pinpoint: Classic description of the peculiarly tiny bubbles that flow in a lasting fountain from the bottom of your glass when very fine Champagne is poured.
Toast, Toasty
Descriptive flavour and aroma term that may result from making wine in lightly toasted or charred oak barrels; Also found in fine Champagnes and older Bordeaux.
In France, the rise in temperatures may render the Champagne region too hot to produce fine Champagne.
 See also: Champagne, Fine, Wine, Grape, Harvest
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