Champagne: classical music used to develop the aromas of wine Michel Loriot, a winemaker from Festigny, uses classical music to age his champagne. This method is supposed to promote the development of the aromas of Champagne wine, the sound waves having an effect on the amino acids of the yeasts present in the wine. Meanwhile in a hushed atmosphere at the legendary Ferber studios in Paris, musical tastings are a growing trend, adding to the classic food and wine pairings. IMAGES AND SOUNDBITES