Champagne is both a region in France and an appellation d’origine contrôlée, for one of the world’s premium sparkling wines. Wines labelled Champagne have to be made from grapes from particular vineyards in the region and made and aged according to the rules of the AOC. While the grapes used to produce Champagne are predominantly Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier (these three make up approximately 99% of plantings), Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris, Arbane and Petit Meslier are also allowed. In 2021, approval was given for an eighth grape, Voltis, to be planted.
