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What is the sparkling version of Champagne?

The sparkling version of the Champagne wine was discovered by accident. It all began when the wine growers (today’s famous Champagne Houses) from the Champagne region were trying to equal the Burgundy wines.

Is Champagne the next great collectible wine?

The recent investment in Champagnes as the next great collectible wine kicked off a trend in limited editions and special releases. Champagne houses shamelessly now add a double dose of glitz by persuading avant-garde artists to design labels and nestling the bottles in handmade velvet-lined boxes.

What is non-vintage Champagne?

A term typically reserved for Champagne and Sparkling Wines, non-vintage or simply “NV” on a label indicates a blend of finished wines from different vintages (years of harvest). To make non-vintage Champagne, typically the current year’s harvest (in other words, the current vintage) forms the base of the blend.

How did Champagne become associated with royalty?

Champagne became associated with royalty in the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries. The leading manufacturers made efforts to associate their Champagnes with nobilityand royaltythrough advertisingand packaging, which led to its popularity among the emerging middle class. [1] Contents 1Origins 2Right to the name Champagne 2.1Use of the word Champagne