Arbane sparkling

Origin: North-east of France, presumably Aube (Champagne)
Also known as: Albane, Arbane blanc, Arbane du Bachet, Arbanne, Arbanne blanche, Arbenne, Arbenne blanc, Arbone, Arbonne, Crene/Crène, Crenillat, Darbanne

Arbane as a sparkling wine outside Champagne appears in artisan-crafted moussseux and pétillant wines from the Aube and surrounding regions — traditional method, ancestral, or natural sparkling. Its naturally limited richness and lively acidity make it ideal for light, precise bubbles.