Champagne/s and Sparkling Wines has constantly been used interchangeably and this misnomer will probably remain throughout the years to come. That the region is a legend in giving birth to sparkling wines strengthens this misconception. Around 200 kilometers northeast of Paris, the Champagne terrain is characterized by white, powdery clay and limestone-fertile soil. As a northern region of France, the grape varieties of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier are able to endure its sharp, cold climate. The region's unparalleled excellence in the production of sparkling wines originates from a very controlled and precisely observed AOC regulation.