With Zane Lamprey


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Champagne, France

Champagne, France

Despite the Latin origin of its name Campania meaning “plain”, Champagne is home to one of the most glamorous wines in the world – Champagne. This historic province in northeastern France was once the battleground for French invasions and now produces over 280 million bottles of champagne! With so many vineyards a visitor may think they could get dizzy, but no worries, popular belief is that champagne cannot give you a hangover.  So lift your glasses and toast! Champagne!

Visit: Café du Palais
Drink:
  • Café du Palais Champagne $35 (smooth and flavorful)
  • Moet $80 (light and airy)
  • Cristal $160 (bubbly and full)
Visit: Institut International Des Vins De Champagne

Visit:  Godme Champagne
Drink: Champagne (France’s hangover ‘cure’)


KNOW IT ALL?

What is a 'Wooden Mouth'?
A 'Wooden Mouth' is what the French call a hangover.

More Champagne Facts...
  • You cannot get a hangover from champagne.
  • In France it is illegal to call any sparkling wine (not made in Champagne, France) champagne.
  • The grapes of Champagne are grown in the uniquely chunky and chalky soil of the region.
  • Cristal was developed in 1876 by the house of Louis Roederer for the Tsar Alexander III.
  • Swishing the champagne around in your mouth exposes it to all the taste buds.
  • There are over 75,000 acres of champagne on the Godme Vineyard.
  • Three basic types of wine are made from only one of the three regional grapes:
    • Pinot Muniet: A pink wine made from a red grape . This champagne tends to be fruitier.
    • Pinot Noir: A white wine made from a red grape. This champagne has a light honey flavor and often contains organic notes of forest earth and smoke.
    • Chardonnay: A classic champagne color from green chardonnay grape. This champagne has an apricot flavor.