A Brief History of Champagne: Were Those Bubbles an Accident?

From exploding bottles and blight, a lot has gone into making champagne the drink of choice for New Year's Eve.

By Monica Cull
Dec 30, 2022 7:00 PMApr 20, 2023 8:13 PM
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As the New Year begins, the familiar sounds of cheers and the singing of Auld Lang Syne are usually joined by the pop and fizz of a bottle of champagne. This bubbly wine only comes from one region in the world and has a long and unique history.

Here is a brief history of champagne so you'll be ready to toast to the New Year.

The First Champagne

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