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This sparkling wine comes exclusively from France
Champagne
France is the one true home of this sparkling wine. What makes
it sparkle is the second fermentation process which occurs within
the bottle. Wine producers in the Champagne wine region enjoy
the pleasure of offering a product to be found nowhere else. Champagne
became popular over the last few centuries, not necessarily due
to its taste or wine ratings. Clever marketing and an association
with the powerful and elite led this sparkling wine to gain international
wine sales. In addition, the France wine was used in the anointment
of kings, adding again to its social value.
Champagne
can only be called Champagne, generally speaking,if the sparkling
wine was produced in the wine vineyards of Champagne France. Internationally,
wine producers respect the uniqueness of the appellation and refrain
from the use of the term Champagne. The wine merchants of the
Champagne region are also protected by International treaties.
The very first bottles of this great wine were produced unintentionally.
The great pressure caused bottles to explode leading the wine
to initially be known as ‘the devil’s wine’. Earlier
Champagne tended to be on the sweeter side until wine producer
Perrier-Jouet opted to omit additional sugar to his 1846 shipment.
The great wine from France then began a turn towards a drier,
sparkling wine, although, it was still marketed towards the middle-class
wife and mother for special occasions.
Champagne
glasses or flutes are generally the best glass to serve this sparkling
wine in. Guests will enjoy the delightful bubbles this great wine
produces upon the initial pour. The proper glassware, such as
the champagne flute is typically etched manually at the bottom
of the glass. This allows the constant bubbling to occur which
led this sparkling wine to earn its nickname ‘bubbly’
In recent news, Champagne has earned a good health stamp of approval.
Scientific studies found the higher levels of certain antioxidants
specific to the sparkling wine possibly offer defensive benefits
to brains cells which may suffer from oxidative stress. The implication
of this is the possible reduction in risks of Alzheimer’s,
Parkinson’s, and Stroke. Of course, researchers caution it
is too early forconclusions and all things in moderation. So raise
a glass of Champagne at your next special occasion and toast to
this great wine from France!
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