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Get ready to pop the bubbly and celebrate National Champagne Day on December 31! This day has been around since the 19th century, when it was first created to honor the sparkling wine that is associated with celebration and joy. Whether you’re ringing in a new year or simply celebrating life in general, there's no better way than sipping some delicious champagne.
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1697</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Invention of Champagne</div><div class='timeline-text'>Dom Pérignon, a French Benedictine monk, is traditionally credited with inventing champagne.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1800s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Popularization of Champagne</div><div class='timeline-text'>Champagne came into vogue in the major royal courts of Europe, associating it with luxury and power.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1874</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Champagne Bottle Innovation</div><div class='timeline-text'>Adolphe Jacquesson invented the muselet, the wire cage that helps secure the cork in a bottle of champagne, thus making it safer for transportation and storage.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1920</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Champagne and New Year's Eve</div><div class='timeline-text'>The tradition of toasting the New Year with champagne became prevalent in America and other western countries during the Roaring Twenties.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1981</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Champagne Appellation Protection</div><div class='timeline-text'>The term 'champagne' was officially protected by the Treaty of Madrid, meaning only sparkling wine produced in the Champagne region of France could legally be called champagne.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2014</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>National Champagne Day Recognition</div><div class='timeline-text'>Official recognition and widespread celebration of National Champagne Day began, culminating on December 31st each year.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Host a champagne tasting</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Gather some friends and family together and host a champagne tasting. Select a few different types of champagne to sample and savor the different notes in each glass.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Sip champagne at brunch</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>What better way to start a day than with bubbly? Enjoy a delicious brunch paired with your favorite champagne.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Create your own champagne cocktail</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Use your favorite spirit and mix it with some fresh fruit juice, simple syrup, and top it off with champagne for your own unique cocktail.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Host a dinner party with champagne</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Invite your closest friends over for dinner and serve champagne throughout the night. Pair the food with an array of champagnes to bring out the flavors of each dish.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Take a champagne tour</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Visit some of the most famous champagne houses in the world and learn about their production process. There's nothing like drinking amazing champagne in its place of origin.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Champagne is a festive drink</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>When you think of celebration, it's hard not to think of champagne. This sparkling beverage has been the go-to drink for special occasions and parties for centuries, making it always feel like something special! Plus, it pairs perfectly with hors d'oeuvres and desserts.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Champagne is delicious</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>From dry to sweet, there are hundreds of different styles and types of champagne available that all offer unique flavors and experiences. Whether you prefer a Louis Roederer Brut Premier or a Moët & Chandon Imperial Rose Demi Sec, you're sure to find something that pleases your taste buds!</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Champagne can be enjoyed any time</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Don't wait until a special occasion to enjoy some bubbly - Champagne isn't just reserved for celebrations anymore. It makes the perfect accompaniment to dinner parties or gatherings; try serving different types as an aperitif or pairing specific bottles with certain foods (like oysters or caviar)!</p></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Champagne bubbles contain hundreds of flavors </h3><p class='facts-text'>Each bubble in a glass of champagne carries hundreds of flavor compounds that burst out as they reach the surface, enhancing the taste experience of this effervescent drink.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>There's a Specific Process to Making Champagne</h3><p class='facts-text'>Champagne is made through a process called Méthode Champenoise, a double fermentation process in which the second fermentation happens inside the bottle. It is unique to making the finest champagnes.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Each bottle of Champagne Contains Around One Million Bubbles</h3><p class='facts-text'>The careful process of fermentation and aging used in the making of champagne releases carbon dioxide into the wine, resulting in approximately one million bubbles per bottle.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>The Pressure Inside a Champagne Bottle is Tremendous</h3><p class='facts-text'>The pressure inside a champagne bottle can be up to three times the pressure inside a car tire. This is why the cork pops so dramatically when it's opened.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Champagne was First Regarded as a Faulty Wine</h3><p class='facts-text'>Before the Méthode Champenoise was perfected, the bubbles in champagne were seen as a defect. Early champagne bottles would often explode due to the pressure from fermentation, giving it a dangerous reputation in its early years.</p></div></div>
National Champagne Day is celebrated on December 31st every year. In 2024 National Champagne Day will occur on a Tuesday.
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