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Charmat Method

An inexpensive process for producing huge amounts of sparkling wine. It is also called the 'bulk method'. Unlike the Champagne method, the second fermentation takes place in a vat, and the resulting product is filtered under pressure into bottles.

Chardonnay      Chateau