Côte des Bar

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Côte des Bar is a southern Champagne-producing area in France known for its rolling hills, Kimmeridgian soils, and Pinot Noir–dominant sparkling wines.


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Predicate Object
instanceOf Champagne subregion
wine region
climate cool continental climate
climateInfluence Burgundy-like influence
country France
distanceFrom south of Reims
south of Épernay
drainage well-drained vineyard sites
farmingPractice increasing biodynamic viticulture
increasing organic viticulture
grapeVariety Chardonnay
Pinot Meunier
Pinot Noir
historicalAssociation Champagne AOC
surface form: Aube Champagne growers
knownFor Champagne production
Kimmeridgian soils
Pinot Noir–dominant blends
rolling hills
sparkling wines
locatedIn Aube department
Champagne wine region
Grand Est region NERFINISHED
northeastern France
mainCityNearby Troyes
marketRole important source of grapes for major Champagne houses
partOf Champagne AOC
surface form: Champagne appellation
proximityTo near Chablis wine region
regulatoryStatus within Champagne AOC
reputation emerging high-quality Champagne area
soilType Kimmeridgian limestone
clay-limestone
style Pinot Noir–driven Champagnes
fruit-forward Champagnes
topography undulating slopes
viticulture high vineyard density
hilly vineyards
wineProfile often softer acidity than northern Champagne areas
ripe red-fruit character
wineTypeProduced blanc de noirs Champagne
non-vintage Champagne
rosé Champagne
vintage Champagne

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Champagne subRegion Côte des Bar