ADVERTISING: Advertorial — Bubbles that built an empire: The story of champagne
Laura Olson
Greetings, fellow wine lovers! Today I want to give some fizz to your knowledge by exploring the unique history of one of the world's most beloved sparkling wines: champagne.
Unlike many wines that can be produced anywhere, true champagne comes from the Champagne region of France. The cold northern climate and chalky limestone soil lend a bright acidity to the grapes grown there — perfect for capturing bubbles! While various ancient Greek and Roman texts mention sparkling wines, Champagne’s intentional production begins in the 17th century when a Benedictine monk named Dom Pérignon experimented with bottling still wines before initial fermentation finished. The carbon dioxide created in the fermentation process was trapped inside these thick bottles and — voilà! — the earliest champagnes were born.
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