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Champagne, the
Diamond in the Rough.
Traditionally, Champagne has always a way to celebrate
milestones or toast the bride and groom on their marriage.
Considered to be a flexible beverage, Champagne can be served
with a meal or with dessert. For many years, this truly
refreshing and exotic drink has been used as a way of
celebration and just enjoying the times that lie ahead.
Champagne comes from the vineyards of the French region. If a
bottle has Champagne printed on the label, rest assured that
the bottle was produced in the vineyards of France. If you
don’t get Champagne that was produced in the famous French
Champagne district, you are pretty much just buying standard
sparkling wine.
You must also make sure that the label is spelled “Champagne”,
with a capital 'C'. French Champagne producers are very
protective of this name as it identifies the drink's
authenticity, so they are the only ones that are authorized to
use it.
Champagne is made using three different types of grape - Pinot
Noir, Pinot Meunier, and Chardonnay. Noir and Meunier are
varieties of black grapes, while the well known Chardonnay is
a type of white grape.
The label on the bottle will signify what type of Champagne
you are buying, so you will always know what you are buying.
There are Champagnes containing a blend of different grapes,
providing an exquisite taste to any drinker.
Like sparkling wine, Champagne is also commonly consumed at
celebrations and notable occasions.
Although some may not be able to tell the difference between
them, Champagne is much finer than sparkling wine, with a more
sophisticated palate and a greater range of undertones. Be
careful where you buy Champagne though, as some of producers
may use low quality grapes, which don’t taste as good.
If you have ever tasted Champagne - you will know firsthand
what quality tastes like.
If you haven't, then you are missing one of life's true
pleasures.
A lot of people prefer Champagne because of the fountain of
foam which erupts forth when a bottle is uncorked. The bubbles
that flow from Champagne are the result of tiny bubbles of
carbon dioxide which are compressed into the liquid. Produced
through the natural fermentation process which created the
beverage, the carbon dioxide continues to be produced through
secondary fermentation after the Champagne has been bottled.
Once the pressure in the bottle is released, the bubbles
expand to match the current atmospheric pressure, shooting out
of the bottle.
This phenomenon is also used to signify sporting achievements.
For example, winning race car drivers often spray each other
and the spectators when they complete an event.
So, the next time you are celebrating and need to liven up the
festivities, crack open a bottle of Champagne. Few things
compliment an occasion like the bursting bubbles of a fine
bottle.
You may find quality Champagne at ABC stores or other stores
that sell alcoholic beverages. Although it may cost you a fair
amount, when you pop the top you’ll be glad you bought it.
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