méthode champenoise

proper noun

The method of producing sparkling wine by secondary fermentation in bottle, as used in the production of champagne.

OriginFrench méthode champenoise ← ['fr ', →
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Meanings

proper nounméthode champenoise (uncountable)
  1. uncountableThe method of producing sparkling wine by secondary fermentation in bottle, as used in the production of champagne.

Origin

  1. ['fr',
  2. Frenchméthode champenoise
  3. Englishméthode champenoise

Borrowed from French méthode champenoise (“Champagne method”).

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méthode champenoise. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/m%C3%A9thode%20champenoise

MLA

“méthode champenoise.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/m%C3%A9thode%20champenoise. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “méthode champenoise,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/m%C3%A9thode%20champenoise.

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