[header] How to choose champagne [title] Choose a region. [step] Sparkling wines are made throughout the world and are known by many names. By understanding the country of origin, you can appreciate the flavor profiles each type of sparkling wine embodies. 
[substeps] Vintners in champagne, france, a region in the northeastern corner of the country, produce the most commonly known sparkling wine. Only certain approved grape varieties, such as chardonnay, pinot noir, and pinot meunier, are allowed in champagne according to french law.