National Champagne Day
National Champagne Day honors the wine that makes the pop in every New Year's Eve celebration.
Genuine champagne is exclusive to France's Champagne region. Where and how it is made is protected by French law. Only Champagne made according to set guidelines 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 regions of the world, other foods and beverages are also covered under this scheme.
Champagne, France, is located northeast of Paris and produces the grapes required for Champagne due to the perfect temperature and soil. In the Champagne region, French law allows only eight varieties of grapes for the production of Champagne. Primarily, the three grapes used to make Champagne are Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier.
Unlike other wines, Champagne ferments in the bottle, allowing the vintner to capture the CO2 in the bottle. Champagne's effervescence is attributed to the bubbles.
Although Champagne can be costly, other sparkling wine is available from Italy, California, and even the South of France. Although Champagne can be expensive, other sparkling wines are also available from Italy, California, and even France's South. They are a pop of a spark that will not put a fizzle in your wallet. Any New Years, as the price, will be used for splurging and celebrating, no matter the cost.
How to recognize #nationalchampagneday in the United States
Pop open a bottle of your favorite champagne. (Remember to drink responsibly and never drink and drive) (Remember to drink responsibly and never drink and drive.)
Make it extra special by making it extra special. If you're celebrating, try these food pairings: Try these food pairings when you dine:
- Try smoked salmon or a dish made with smoked gouda or another favorite cheese, especially if the Champaign is acidic
- Satisfy your sweet tooth – If you're planning on a sparkling wine like a Moscato, berries, citrus, and dainty pastries, you'll be able to enjoy the New Year in a refreshing way this year
- Spice it up – Many Champagnes are able to withstand the heat of spicy entrees and appetizers. With these flavors, you can party all night long
To post on social media, use the hashtag #NationalChampagneDay.
The national champagne day is the longest in national champagne day history
When we discover the source of this celebratory day, we might consider putting a bottle of Champagne in the refrigerator for the day.
Champagne FAQ
Q. Who was Dom Perignon?
A. Dom Perignon, a 17th-century Benedictine monk, doubled the vineyard's size while serving as cellar master of the Abbey of Hautvillers. Under his direction, the vineyard also flourished. He is credited with the establishment of guidelines that have improved the quality of champagne wine.
Q. What kind of celebrations could I celebrate with a bottle of champagne?
A. Some of the obvious celebrations include weddings, New Year's Eve, christening a ship, and a major celebration. Other Champagne-worthy celebrations include:: The following are among the many Champagne-worthy celebrations include::
- Retirement
- Winning a championship is the start of a new one
- Buying a home
- Opening a business
- Reaching a big goal
- Winning a major award is a major achievement
- Earning a Ph.D
Q. Does champagne go bad?
A. Yes. Yes. Champagne has a shelf-life of about 3-10 years, depending on whether the champagne is vintage or non-vintage. Non-vintage champagne has a shorter shelf life.
