Champagne wines can be both white and rosé.

Champagne wine or Cognac may also be served.

The French Government tried to answer the vine growers' concerns by passing legislation defining where Champagne wine was to come from.

The strategic location of Champagne near the Western Front lead to Champagne wines crossing the lines into no man's land.

From this traditional privilege of Reims, the fame and popularity of Champagne wines first began to spread.

Champagne wines became immensely popular in the eighteenth century amongst the English aristocracy.

The word Kir Royal is used when white wine is replaced with a Champagne wine.

Blending is the hallmark of Champagne wine, with most Champagnes being the assembled product of several vineyards and vintages.

French kings were traditionally anointed in Reims, and Champagne wine was served as part of coronation festivities.

This soil contributes to the lightness and finesse that is characteristic of Champagne wine.