{"id":15330,"date":"2023-06-07T11:00:55","date_gmt":"2023-06-07T09:00:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lustau.es\/?p=15330"},"modified":"2023-06-11T13:59:21","modified_gmt":"2023-06-11T11:59:21","slug":"champagne-jerez","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lustau.es\/en\/blog\/champagne-jerez\/","title":{"rendered":"Champagne &#038; Jerez"},"content":{"rendered":"\t<div id=\"gap-393260230\" class=\"gap-element clearfix\" style=\"display:block; height:auto;\">\n\t\t\n<style>\n#gap-393260230 {\n  padding-top: 4px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n<div class=\"row hide-for-medium\" style=\"max-width:1043px\" id=\"row-146982915\">\n\n\t<div id=\"col-1694935365\" class=\"col medium-7 small-12 large-7\"  >\n\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t<div id=\"text-4124107423\" class=\"text\">\n\t\t\n<p align=\"left\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">If you have attended any of our <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/lustau.es\/en\/csws-program\/\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>CSWS<\/b><\/span><\/a><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>\u00ae<\/b><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"> classes, you may have heard us mention the <\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>numerous possible parallels<\/b><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"> that can be drawn between <\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>two extraordinary wine regions<\/b><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">: <\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Champagne<\/b><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"> and <\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Jerez<\/b><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">. We have always been fascinated by this idea that regions that should \u2013 at first glance \u2013 <\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>lie so far apart<\/b><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"> can hold so <\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>many interesting common traits<\/b><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\n<style>\n#text-4124107423 {\n  font-size: 1.25rem;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n\t<div id=\"col-1792859287\" class=\"col medium-5 small-12 large-5\"  >\n\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t<div id=\"text-2526744915\" class=\"text\">\n\t\t\n<p data-line-height=\"xs\"><strong>Reading time:<\/strong> 9 Minutes<\/p>\n<p data-line-height=\"xs\"><strong>Date:<\/strong> 08\/05\/2023<\/p>\n<p data-line-height=\"xs\"><strong>Category:<\/strong> Blog<\/p>\n\t\t\n<style>\n#text-2526744915 {\n  font-size: 1.14rem;\n  line-height: 2;\n  color: rgb(30, 30, 30);\n}\n#text-2526744915 > * {\n  color: rgb(30, 30, 30);\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<style>\n#col-1792859287 > .col-inner {\n  margin: 0px 0px 0px 122px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row show-for-small\" style=\"max-width:1043px\" id=\"row-636086888\">\n\n\t<div id=\"col-839699278\" class=\"col medium-7 small-12 large-7\"  >\n\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t<div id=\"text-3930127986\" class=\"text\">\n\t\t\n<p>It\u2019s that time of year again, when the cold starts to break and warmer weather gradually begins to grace us with its presence.As the seasons change, we often seek out and welcome food and drink that reflects our surroundings.When things start to heat up, our desire for beverages that quench our thirst and cool us off grows exponentially with the increase in temperature.In a world filled with slushies and punches, there is one classic cocktail that has been helping us usher in Spring and Summer for centuries: Sangria<br \/>\n\t\t\n<style>\n#text-3930127986 {\n  font-size: 1.25rem;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n\t<div id=\"col-739346422\" class=\"col hide-for-small medium-5 small-12 large-5\"  >\n\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t<div id=\"text-506696089\" class=\"text\">\n\t\t\n<p>&lt;strong&gt;Tiempo de lectura:&lt;\/strong&gt; 6 Minutos&lt;strong&gt;Autor:&lt;\/strong&gt; Steven Dragun&lt;strong&gt;Fecha:&lt;\/strong&gt; 03\/24\/2023&lt;strong&gt;Categor\u00eda:&lt;\/strong&gt; C\u00f3cteles<br \/>\n\t\t\n<style>\n#text-506696089 {\n  font-size: 1.14rem;\n  line-height: 2;\n  color: rgb(30, 30, 30);\n}\n#text-506696089 > * {\n  color: rgb(30, 30, 30);\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<style>\n#col-739346422 > .col-inner {\n  margin: 0px 0px 0px 0;\n}\n@media (min-width:550px) {\n  #col-739346422 > .col-inner {\n    margin: 0px 0px 0px 122px;\n  }\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n<\/div>\n\t<div id=\"gap-1460033694\" class=\"gap-element clearfix\" style=\"display:block; height:auto;\">\n\t\t\n<style>\n#gap-1460033694 {\n  padding-top: 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n<div class=\"row\" style=\"max-width:1043px\" id=\"row-1991383486\">\n\n\t<div id=\"col-840344683\" class=\"col medium-8 small-12 large-8\"  >\n\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n<p align=\"left\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">It is true that when most people think about sherry and champagne, two very different images come to mind. Arguably, sherries and champagnes are <\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>two very distinct types of products<\/b><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">, one being a <\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>fortified wine<\/b><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"> and the other a <\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>sparkling wine<\/b><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">. While surely they differ in many ways, <\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>they do share some similarities<\/b><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">, including:<\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"left\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">First off, both wines have <\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>specific regions<\/b><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"> where they <\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>can be produced<\/b><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">, regions that are among the <\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>most incredible places to visit on Earth<\/b><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">, with long ancient traditions, endless charm, and great culinary offerings. <\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Sherry comes from Jerez in Spain<\/b><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">, while <\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>champagne<\/b><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"> is produced in the <\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Champagne region of France<\/b><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">. Both are <\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>protected<\/b><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"> by a set of regulations that dictate how they can be produced and marketed. Champagne is protected by the <\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Champagne AOC<\/b><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"> (Appellation d&#8217;Origine Contr\u00f4l\u00e9e) system, while Sherry is protected by the <\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Denominaci\u00f3n de Origen<\/b><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"> (DO) system in Spain. That protection does not come by accident, because both regions share ample experiences where <\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>their names have been historically stolen<\/b><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"> by countless other winegrowing appellations worldwide, with innumerable <\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>lookalike [fake] reproductions<\/b><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"> flooding the international markets for ages. An issue that has been mostly addressed in recent decades, fortunately.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"img has-hover x md-x lg-x y md-y lg-y\" id=\"image_1417088967\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"img-inner dark\" >\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/lustau.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMAGEN-REGION.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lustau.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMAGEN-REGION.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/lustau.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMAGEN-REGION-340x170.jpg 340w, https:\/\/lustau.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMAGEN-REGION-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lustau.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMAGEN-REGION-85x43.jpg 85w, https:\/\/lustau.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMAGEN-REGION-266x133.jpg 266w, https:\/\/lustau.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMAGEN-REGION-600x300.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<style>\n#image_1417088967 {\n  width: 100%;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"gap-1106054035\" class=\"gap-element clearfix\" style=\"display:block; height:auto;\">\n\t\t\n<style>\n#gap-1106054035 {\n  padding-top: 55px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n<div class=\"row\" style=\"max-width:1043px\" id=\"row-230056100\">\n\n\t<div id=\"col-1470177597\" class=\"col medium-8 small-12 large-8\"  >\n\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n<p align=\"left\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The two regions are located in what are considered [opposite] <\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>marginal climates<\/b><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"> (perhaps Jerez becoming more so over time\u2026), one on the <\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>northern border of the European vine-growing areas<\/b><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"> (Champagne) and the other on the <\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>southernmost tip of the continent<\/b><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"> (Jerez). Conversely, their <\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>soil<\/b><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"> compositions are greatly homogeneous, with rather infertile slopes <\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>containing high levels of chalk and limestone<\/b><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">, which encourage the roots to burrow down to a regular, but by no means generous, supply of water, as well as contributing to the final personality of the wines. For this reason, the proper selection of <\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>rootstock is key in both areas<\/b><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"> (<\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><i>chlorosis<\/i><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"> is a symptom of iron deficiency in vines that tends to be common on soils rich in limestone). While the <\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>grapes<\/b><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"> used in Jerez and Champagne are <\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>different<\/b><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">, both wines are made from <\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>three specific varieties<\/b><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"> that are well-suited to their respective terroirs. Champagne is primarily made from <\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier<\/b><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">, whereas sherry is made from <\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Palomino, Pedro Xim\u00e9nez, and Moscatel<\/b><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"img has-hover x md-x lg-x y md-y lg-y\" id=\"image_793215338\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"img-inner dark\" >\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/lustau.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMAGEN-UVAS.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lustau.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMAGEN-UVAS.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/lustau.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMAGEN-UVAS-340x170.jpg 340w, https:\/\/lustau.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMAGEN-UVAS-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lustau.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMAGEN-UVAS-85x43.jpg 85w, https:\/\/lustau.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMAGEN-UVAS-266x133.jpg 266w, https:\/\/lustau.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMAGEN-UVAS-600x300.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<style>\n#image_793215338 {\n  width: 100%;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"gap-44873791\" class=\"gap-element clearfix\" style=\"display:block; height:auto;\">\n\t\t\n<style>\n#gap-44873791 {\n  padding-top: 55px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n<div class=\"row\" style=\"max-width:1043px\" id=\"row-1490854817\">\n\n\t<div id=\"col-53560641\" class=\"col medium-8 small-12 large-8\"  >\n\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n<p align=\"left\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Vineyard ownership<\/b><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"> and trade structure are also pretty similar with <\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>thousands of independent growers<\/b><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"> and a production dominated by a small group of a few brand names and wineries that produce in great quantities. The comparison between the coexistence of growers, smaller (family-owned) winemakers, and the big \u2018Houses\u2019 is similarly engaging in the two regions. These large producers will typically buy substantial amounts of grape\/base wines from the other players to sustain their stocks each year, plus to be able to maintain a house style whatever the individual year&#8217;s conditions. Both regions boast an <\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>impressive collection of qualified sites<\/b><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"> (<\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><i>Pagos<\/i><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"> and <\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><i>Crus<\/i><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">) from which to source perfectly-matured grapes, and the overall interest in the singularities of the vineyard and the <\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>quality of the base wines are greater than ever<\/b><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n\n  <div class=\"banner has-hover\" id=\"banner-196954800\">\n          <div class=\"banner-inner fill\">\n        <div class=\"banner-bg fill\" >\n            <div class=\"bg fill bg-fill bg-loaded\"><\/div>\n                        <div class=\"overlay\"><\/div>            \n                    <\/div>\n        <div class=\"banner-layers container\">\n            <a class=\"fill\" href=\"http:\/\/lustau.es\/en\/blog\/how-is-sherry-aged\/\"  ><div class=\"fill banner-link\"><\/div><\/a>            \n   <div id=\"text-box-1213944927\" class=\"text-box banner-layer x50 md-x50 lg-x50 y50 md-y50 lg-y50 res-text\">\n                                <div class=\"text-box-content text dark\">\n              \n              <div class=\"text-inner text-center\">\n                  \n<h3 class=\"uppercase\"><strong>SOLERA SYSTEM<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Deepen your knowledge in the genuine sherry aging method here. We have curated an article that will unveil the secrets of this mathematical yet magical process.<\/p>\n              <\/div>\n           <\/div>\n                            \n<style>\n#text-box-1213944927 {\n  width: 60%;\n}\n#text-box-1213944927 .text-box-content {\n  font-size: 100%;\n}\n<\/style>\n    <\/div>\n \n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n            \n<style>\n#banner-196954800 {\n  padding-top: 127px;\n}\n#banner-196954800 .bg.bg-loaded {\n  background-image: url(https:\/\/lustau.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/quality-960x522-1.jpg);\n}\n#banner-196954800 .overlay {\n  background-color: rgba(0,0,0,.5);\n}\n<\/style>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n\t<div id=\"gap-1262429154\" class=\"gap-element clearfix\" style=\"display:block; height:auto;\">\n\t\t\n<style>\n#gap-1262429154 {\n  padding-top: 26px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n<p align=\"left\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Both regions require <\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>meticulous production methods<\/b><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"> to achieve and maintain their unique <\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>flavors and characteristics year after year<\/b><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">. They are often referred to as \u201cwines of process\u201d but, again, the importance of the origin of the grapes is as healthy as ever. For example, the different pressing levels applied to the grapes when crushed are equally crucial in order to set the grade and profile standards of the future wines. Champagne is made by adding a mixture of yeast and sugar to a still wine, causing a <\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>second fermentation<\/b><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"> that generates carbon dioxide and creates bubbles, while sherry is fortified with brandy and aged in a <\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><i><b>solera<\/b><\/i><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b> system.<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"img has-hover x md-x lg-x y md-y lg-y\" id=\"image_1062889595\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"img-inner dark\" >\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/lustau.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMAGEN-ALBARIZA.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lustau.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMAGEN-ALBARIZA.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/lustau.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMAGEN-ALBARIZA-340x170.jpg 340w, https:\/\/lustau.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMAGEN-ALBARIZA-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lustau.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMAGEN-ALBARIZA-85x43.jpg 85w, https:\/\/lustau.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMAGEN-ALBARIZA-266x133.jpg 266w, https:\/\/lustau.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMAGEN-ALBARIZA-600x300.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<style>\n#image_1062889595 {\n  width: 100%;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"gap-520840254\" class=\"gap-element clearfix\" style=\"display:block; height:auto;\">\n\t\t\n<style>\n#gap-520840254 {\n  padding-top: 55px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n<div class=\"row\" style=\"max-width:1043px\" id=\"row-1308084077\">\n\n\t<div id=\"col-1811072613\" class=\"col medium-8 small-12 large-8\"  >\n\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n<p align=\"left\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Champagne<\/b><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"> is typically <\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>aged in the bottle<\/b><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"> for a significant period, which contributes to its complexity. Similarly, <\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>sherry<\/b><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"> undergoes a <\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>unique aging process<\/b><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"> that involves a fractional blending of different vintages to also create a <\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>consistent style<\/b><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">. Champagne is <\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>aged on <\/b><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><i><b>lees<\/b><\/i><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"> (the dead yeast cells), which gives it a unique flavor and texture. One particular and popular style of Jerez wines (finos) are aged for prolonged periods of time under a <\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>veil of local yeast<\/b><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"> known as <\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Flor<\/b><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">. <\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>They both heavily rely on the use of yeast<\/b><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">. In both cases, the extent to which the winemaking process can transform the thin, (somewhat neutral) lightweight base wines that the regions\u2019 vineyards produce into <\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>noble, creamy, deep-flavored<\/b><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"> essences of sophistication (Champagne), or uniquely complex, <\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>savory, nutty concentrated flavors<\/b><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"> (Sherry) is captivating. <\/span><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"img has-hover x md-x lg-x y md-y lg-y\" id=\"image_890578261\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"img-inner dark\" >\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/lustau.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMAGEN-FLOR-y-LIAS.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lustau.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMAGEN-FLOR-y-LIAS.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/lustau.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMAGEN-FLOR-y-LIAS-340x170.jpg 340w, https:\/\/lustau.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMAGEN-FLOR-y-LIAS-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lustau.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMAGEN-FLOR-y-LIAS-85x43.jpg 85w, https:\/\/lustau.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMAGEN-FLOR-y-LIAS-266x133.jpg 266w, https:\/\/lustau.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMAGEN-FLOR-y-LIAS-600x300.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<style>\n#image_890578261 {\n  width: 100%;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n<div class=\"row\" style=\"max-width:1043px\" id=\"row-11589952\">\n\n\t<div id=\"col-312284535\" class=\"col medium-8 small-12 large-8\"  >\n\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t<div id=\"gap-1945444552\" class=\"gap-element clearfix\" style=\"display:block; height:auto;\">\n\t\t\n<style>\n#gap-1945444552 {\n  padding-top: 55px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n<p align=\"left\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Although we must admit that impressive short-lived wines are becoming more common in Jerez lately, and the same may be true for the wines of the Coteaux Champenois appellation in Champagne. Then, <\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>blending<\/b><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"> is a huge part of the winemaking process of both regions, so much so, that we could say that their existence is predicated on the need to blend. In the case of Champagne, due to their <\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>extreme northern conditions<\/b><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"> far from the equator, the character of each vintage can vary so much that they need to blend multiple wines to achieve consistency. In Jerez, <\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>\u2018refreshing\u2019 the solera systems<\/b><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"> with younger wines over long periods of aging is necessary to maintain the character of the classic styles. Both produce most of their wines <\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>assembled from several vintages<\/b><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"> and from <\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>multiple vineyards too<\/b><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">! Additionally, ongoing discussions over stating extra information on back labels like \u201cdisgorgement date\u201d and \u201cbottled on\u201d are ordinary here. Contrarily, the relation between \u201cquantity and quality\u201d isn\u2019t necessarily a debate in either of them. <\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>It\u2019s been long proven that they both can literally make millions of outstanding bottles of wine!<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"left\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Both sherry and champagne are <\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>versatile wines<\/b><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"> that pair well with a broad variety of ingredients and preparations. Their food affinity capabilities are just glorious. Considering <\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>champagne a mere aperitif<\/b><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">, <\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>or that there is only one basic type of sherry is foolish<\/b><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">, and far <\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>from the truth<\/b><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">. They are though commonly served as a <\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>pre-dinner drink<\/b><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"> (or at the end of the meal). Sherry is often served to accompany savory snacks, while champagne is typically paired with hors d&#8217;oeuvres or caviar. <\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Sweet styles of sherry<\/b><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"> may be poured with <\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>desserts<\/b><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">, and champagnes may be kept <\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>for last <\/b><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">as well, to celebrate New Year\u2019s Eve for instance! But sadly, this is it, and it <\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>isn\u2019t nearly close<\/b><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"> to what you can do with these two regions as far as food and wine pairing possibilities. It is no secret that both sherry and champagne come in a variety of styles, vastly ranging from dry to sweet. In the case of sherry, the different styles are determined by the length of aging and the blending process, sometimes using sweet wines, but also by the amount of exposure to either yeast or oxygen. In Champagne, the different styles are typically determined also by the length of aging and by the amount of sugar added during the dosage process, among others. This gives both regions an <\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>unparalleled range of profiles<\/b><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"> that can be paired with a virtually unlimited assortment of foods.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"img has-hover x md-x lg-x y md-y lg-y\" id=\"image_539463754\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"img-inner dark\" >\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/lustau.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMAGEN-MARIDAJE-LUSTAU.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lustau.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMAGEN-MARIDAJE-LUSTAU.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/lustau.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMAGEN-MARIDAJE-LUSTAU-340x170.jpg 340w, https:\/\/lustau.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMAGEN-MARIDAJE-LUSTAU-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lustau.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMAGEN-MARIDAJE-LUSTAU-85x43.jpg 85w, https:\/\/lustau.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMAGEN-MARIDAJE-LUSTAU-266x133.jpg 266w, https:\/\/lustau.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMAGEN-MARIDAJE-LUSTAU-600x300.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<style>\n#image_539463754 {\n  width: 100%;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"gap-1214801433\" class=\"gap-element clearfix\" style=\"display:block; height:auto;\">\n\t\t\n<style>\n#gap-1214801433 {\n  padding-top: 55px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n<div class=\"row\" style=\"max-width:1043px\" id=\"row-37446505\">\n\n\t<div id=\"col-950835754\" class=\"col medium-8 small-12 large-8\"  >\n\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n<p align=\"left\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Sherry wines and champagnes show complex flavor<\/b><\/span> <span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>profiles<\/b><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"> that develop over time. Sherry is known for its nutty, salty, and slightly sweet flavors (based on the style in particular), while champagne is known for its crisp acidity, subtle fruitiness, and toastiness. They are typically served at a specific temperature. Sherry is best served slightly chilled (again, depending on the style), while champagne is usually served chilled (hopefully not too cold) to enhance its creamy texture and flavor.<\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"left\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Despite this, both regions bring out very <\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>special wines that are largely misunderstood<\/b><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">. This statement is indisputable with the Spanish wines since most people still believe that \u2018sherry\u2019 is just about that dark and sweet wine they may occasionally enjoy around holidays when the reality is quite different. On the other hand, true grand champagnes are downright missed or just poorly handled on many occasions. <\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>They are the heroes of the wine world!<\/b><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"> Another thing related to this is the fact that there is a popular conception that these two types of wines must be promptly consumed upon release. They are certainly delicious at that stage in most instances, but the beauty, precision, and balance found in old, <\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>properly-cellared bottles of champagne and sherry are potentially breathtaking<\/b><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">. Next, the issue with glassware usage is another disgraceful point of connection, with both wines suffering from glasses that are too frequently too small and incapable.<\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"left\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Now, although both wines seem to have evoked prestige and status for centuries, today, they continue to do it in a radically different way;\u00a0they no longer are enjoyed by only\u00a0a select elite group, these are widely available to delight all that appreciate fine wines. Once considered the finest wines in the world, will sherries be able to catch up with the current volume and value of sales of champagne ever again? Only time will tell\u2026<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n<\/div>\n\t<div id=\"gap-1727187369\" class=\"gap-element clearfix\" style=\"display:block; height:auto;\">\n\t\t\n<style>\n#gap-1727187369 {\n  padding-top: 55px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<section class=\"section\" id=\"section_449817098\">\n\t\t<div class=\"bg section-bg fill bg-fill bg-loaded bg-loaded\" >\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"section-content relative\">\n\t\t\t\n<div class=\"row\"  id=\"row-524388316\">\n\n\t<div id=\"col-1971852862\" class=\"col small-12 large-12\"  >\n\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t<div id=\"gap-289107366\" class=\"gap-element clearfix\" style=\"display:block; height:auto;\">\n\t\t\n<style>\n#gap-289107366 {\n  padding-top: 60px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n<h2 class=\"uppercase\">More sherry blogs<\/h2>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n<\/div>\n\n  \n    <div class=\"row large-columns-3 medium-columns-1 small-columns-1 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\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"image-cover\" style=\"padding-top:56.25%;\">\n  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"313\" src=\"https:\/\/lustau.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Destacada-Cream-1200x313.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lustau.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Destacada-Cream-1200x313.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/lustau.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Destacada-Cream-1800x469.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/lustau.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Destacada-Cream-340x89.jpg 340w, https:\/\/lustau.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Destacada-Cream-768x200.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lustau.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Destacada-Cream-1536x400.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/lustau.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Destacada-Cream-85x22.jpg 85w, https:\/\/lustau.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Destacada-Cream-266x69.jpg 266w, https:\/\/lustau.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Destacada-Cream-600x156.jpg 600w, https:\/\/lustau.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Destacada-Cream.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/>  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"overlay\" style=\"background-color: rgba(0,0,0,.25)\"><\/div>  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n  \t\t\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n          \t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"box-text text-center\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"box-text-inner blog-post-inner\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"post-title is-large \">In depth Sherry Cream<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"is-divider\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"from_the_blog_excerpt \">...\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t                    \n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"col post-item\" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/lustau.es\/en\/blog\/why-pedro-ximenez-deserves-more-than-just-desserts\/\" class=\"plain\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"box box-overlay dark box-text-bottom box-blog-post has-hover\">\n            \t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"box-image\" >\n  \t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"image-cover\" style=\"padding-top:56.25%;\">\n  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"313\" src=\"https:\/\/lustau.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Destacada-PX-Uses-1200x313.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lustau.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Destacada-PX-Uses-1200x313.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/lustau.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Destacada-PX-Uses-1800x469.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/lustau.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Destacada-PX-Uses-340x89.jpg 340w, https:\/\/lustau.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Destacada-PX-Uses-768x200.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lustau.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Destacada-PX-Uses-1536x400.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/lustau.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Destacada-PX-Uses-85x22.jpg 85w, https:\/\/lustau.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Destacada-PX-Uses-266x69.jpg 266w, https:\/\/lustau.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Destacada-PX-Uses-600x156.jpg 600w, https:\/\/lustau.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Destacada-PX-Uses.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/>  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"overlay\" style=\"background-color: rgba(0,0,0,.25)\"><\/div>  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n  \t\t\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n          \t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"box-text text-center\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"box-text-inner blog-post-inner\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"post-title is-large \">Why Pedro Xim\u00e9nez Deserves More Than Just Desserts<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"is-divider\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"from_the_blog_excerpt \">...\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t                    \n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"col post-item\" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/lustau.es\/en\/blog\/the-huge-impact-of-a-tiny-particle-molecular-pairings\/\" class=\"plain\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"box box-overlay dark box-text-bottom box-blog-post has-hover\">\n            \t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"box-image\" >\n  \t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"image-cover\" style=\"padding-top:56.25%;\">\n  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"313\" src=\"https:\/\/lustau.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Destacada-Molecular-1200x313.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lustau.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Destacada-Molecular-1200x313.jpg 1200w, 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src=\"https:\/\/lustau.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Destacada-PX-1200x313.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lustau.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Destacada-PX-1200x313.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/lustau.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Destacada-PX-1800x469.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/lustau.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Destacada-PX-340x89.jpg 340w, https:\/\/lustau.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Destacada-PX-768x200.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lustau.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Destacada-PX-1536x400.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/lustau.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Destacada-PX-85x22.jpg 85w, https:\/\/lustau.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Destacada-PX-266x69.jpg 266w, https:\/\/lustau.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Destacada-PX-600x156.jpg 600w, https:\/\/lustau.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Destacada-PX.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/>  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"overlay\" style=\"background-color: rgba(0,0,0,.25)\"><\/div>  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n  \t\t\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n          \t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"box-text text-center\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"box-text-inner blog-post-inner\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"post-title is-large \">In depth Pedro Xim\u00e9nez<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"is-divider\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"from_the_blog_excerpt \">...\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t                    \n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"col post-item\" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/lustau.es\/en\/blog\/csws-expanded-vines-life-cycle-along-the-year\/\" class=\"plain\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"box box-overlay dark box-text-bottom box-blog-post has-hover\">\n            \t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"box-image\" >\n  \t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"image-cover\" style=\"padding-top:56.25%;\">\n  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"313\" src=\"https:\/\/lustau.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Destacada-Vine-1200x313.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lustau.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Destacada-Vine-1200x313.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/lustau.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Destacada-Vine-1800x469.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/lustau.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Destacada-Vine-340x89.jpg 340w, https:\/\/lustau.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Destacada-Vine-768x200.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lustau.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Destacada-Vine-1536x400.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/lustau.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Destacada-Vine-85x22.jpg 85w, https:\/\/lustau.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Destacada-Vine-266x69.jpg 266w, https:\/\/lustau.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Destacada-Vine-600x156.jpg 600w, https:\/\/lustau.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Destacada-Vine.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/>  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"overlay\" style=\"background-color: rgba(0,0,0,.25)\"><\/div>  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n  \t\t\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n          \t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"box-text text-center\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"box-text-inner blog-post-inner\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"post-title is-large \">CSWS Expanded: Vine&#8217;s Life Cycle Along the Year<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"is-divider\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"from_the_blog_excerpt \">...\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t                    \n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n<style>\n#section_449817098 {\n  padding-top: 30px;\n  padding-bottom: 30px;\n  background-color: rgb(240, 240, 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