noun
- A style of wine produced in the Champagne region of France, characterized by carbonation and typically made from chardonnay, pinot noir, or pinot meunier grapes.
Usage: Often capitalized when referring to wine from the Champagne region; lowercase when used generically for sparkling wine in similar style; French origin; used in English primarily in wine and culinary contexts
Examples
- They opened a bottle of campagne to celebrate the wedding.
- The restaurant's wine list featured several excellent campagnes from different producers.
- Campagne is traditionally served chilled in flute glasses.
- She preferred campagne to other sparkling wines for its complexity.
- The New Year's Eve party wouldn't be complete without campagne.