Although other countries across Europe and elsewhere worldwide produce sparkling wine of various quality, only bottles that are produced in the Champagne wine region in northeast France are allowed to carry the famous name.
Here you will find some fascinating facts regarding the long history of Champagne, from its origins back in the 17th and 18th century through to the present day.
If you spend some time in the country it is inevitable that you will get to enjoy a few glasses of its most famous export at some stage.
Do you know your Demi-sec from your Extra Brut and your champagne flute from your champagne coupe? If not, take a look at this informative breakdown for all the answers.
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