Color The color of champagne is pale straw with golden patches of light. Taste Champagne has an exquisite, balanced, rich taste with elegant sourness and bright notes of citrus, apple accents and gentle nuances of ginger. Long, persistent and fresh aftertaste. Aroma In the generous, beautiful aroma of champagne, fruit halftones, touches of dried apricots and mandarin, notes of lemon and fresh toast, are supplemented with floral hints and a delicate mineral lace.