Why does one drink Champagne to celebrate?

This period was one of new fortunes and some extravagant behaviour. Sparkling champagne, because of its visibly different and mobile nature (the bubbles), and perhaps also for the rapid effect of “euphoria” it produced on those who drank it, was an ideal drink for such consumers. It was different and amusing. The same was true when, some forty years later, this type of wine became fashionable in France under the Regency. Such habits remained and gradually became more widespread. Champagne thus became the wine used to celebrate all kinds of events, both private and public.
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In the heart of the vineyards in Champagne
Pickers and carriers are busy in the vineyard; it’s serious work, but a lot of fun. At the winepress – 2 “Coquards” with 8-tonne sloping surfaces – large arms are busy until late at night: grape must waits for no-one! The gleaming climate-controlled vat room is ready… The cellar master watches over the operation: he […]
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Wine Elegance
In a mansion house on the left bank. The wines, decanted for two hours, are waiting on the immaculate marble of the fireplace, in front of the large mirror. The guest climbs the stairs… The refinement of the 18th century can be seen in the majestic staircase, the large living room, the high double-winged windows, […]
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Aération Douce – Exploreurs
Releasing the aromas of wine! Inhale first the wine in the glass; then swirl your wine in your Exploreur® Oenology glass for a few seconds and then breathe in the difference.
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