When is National Champagne Day?
Sunday December 31stNational Champagne Day honors the wine that makes the pop in every New Year's Eve celebration.
Genuine champagne only comes from France's Champagne region. The French law guarantees where and how it is made. Only Champagne made to set specifications and within the French region may identify their wines by the term "Champagne." With some exceptions, only Champagne made according to set guidelines and within the French region can identify their wines using the term "Champagne." In France and other areas of the world, other foods and beverages are also covered by this type of security.
Champagne, France, is located northeast of Paris and supplies the grapes required for Champagne due to the right temperature and soil. Only eight varieties of grapes are allowed for the production of Champagne in the Champagne region under French rule. The three grapes used to make Champagne are Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier, and Primarily, are Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier.
Unlike other wines, the champagne ferments in the bottle, allowing the vintner to capture the CO2 in the bottle. The bubbles give Champagne its effervescence.
While Champagne can be costly, other sparkling wine styles are available from Italy, California, and even the South of France. Although Champagne can be expensive, if you're looking for a little pop on New Year's Eve. They have a luster that will not put a fizzle in your wallet. No matter the cost, there are times when some New Years mean a moment for splurging and celebrating no matter the cost.
