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Legend has it, that when Dom P<\/span>\u00e9<\/span>rignon invented the first sparkling champagne, he shouted aloud to his peers, \u201ccome quickly, for I am tasting the stars!\u201d The validity of P<\/span>\u00e9<\/span>rignon\u2019s statement is up for historical debate, but the French Benedictine monk did make important contributions to the production of champagne wine at the end of the 17th century. Have you always wanted to learn more about your favorite effervescent <\/span>beverage<\/span><\/a>? Read on to discover a brief (but bubbly) history of champagne!<\/span><\/p>\n

It Starts in Champagne<\/span><\/h2>\n

Before the rise of champagne, red wine was considered the standard throughout France and parts of Europe. Benedictine monks in the Abbey of Saint-Hilaire recognized the unique grape-cultivating potential in the Champagne region of France around 1530. The northern location and cool winds brought distinct flavors out of the chardonnay, pinot noir, and pinot meunier grapes that grew in the region. The monks bottled the wine before the initial fermentation stage ended, which accounted for the famous fizz. The recipe was experimented with for several years, incorporating sugar and increased fermentation.<\/span><\/p>\n

A Scientific Journey <\/span><\/h2>\n

Champagne had circulated throughout France and beyond for over a hundred years until Widow Clicquot, the famous Champagne producer, stepped onto the scene. Due to the fermentation used to create the bubbling beverage, the wine appeared cloudy and displayed pieces of dead yeast. The earliest wine bottles were even painted and mottled to hide the unattractive effect! Clicquot\u2019s innovations, along with modern engineering, allowed European winemakers to create a champagne that was as aesthetically pleasing as it was delicious. <\/span><\/p>\n

La Belle \u00c9poque<\/span><\/h2>\n

During the \u201cbeautiful era\u201d of France, often associated with the end of the Franco-Prussian War, champagne became a mass-market luxury item. While it was once saved for the European elite, champagne was now more readily available to the public. La Belle <\/span>\u00c9poque was a period of optimism and regional peace, especially in Paris, and the champagne flowed like a river!<\/span><\/p>\n

Worldwide Recognition <\/span><\/h2>\n

Today, champagne is synonymous with celebration. It\u2019s enjoyed at <\/span>New Year\u2019s Eve<\/span><\/a> parties, weddings, birthday parties, romantic dinners and more. Champagne is not to be confused with other sparkling wine counterparts, such as Cava or Prosecco! When you reach for a glass of champagne, ensure that it hails from the Champagne region of France — and toast to your good fortune! \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Legend has it, that when Dom P\u00e9rignon invented the first sparkling champagne, he shouted aloud to his peers, \u201ccome quickly, for I am tasting the stars!\u201d The validity of P\u00e9rignon\u2019s statement is up for historical debate, but the French Benedictine monk did make important contributions to the production of champagne wine at the end of […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":4651,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"postBodyCss":"","postBodyMargin":[],"postBodyPadding":[],"postBodyBackground":{"backgroundType":"classic","gradient":""},"footnotes":""},"categories":[30],"tags":[453,350],"class_list":["post-4650","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-travel-tips","tag-champagne","tag-visit-france"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nA Sparkling History of Champagne<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Have you always wanted to learn more about your favorite effervescent beverage? 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