Term for the person in charge in a Champagne house who is responsible for the important function of blending, the assemblage. The assemblage is the secret of every Champagne house and it takes a long experience to be able to perform this highly paid function. A detailed description of sparkling wine production with all the obligatory and optional processing steps can be found under the heading Champagne.
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