Champagne (, ) is a sparkling wine originated and produced in the Champagne wine region of France under the rules of the appellation, that demand specific vineyard practices, sourcing of grapes exclusively from designated places within it, specific grape-pressing methods and secondary fermentation of the wine in the bottle to cause carbonation. The grapes Pinot noir, Pinot meunier, and Chardonnay are used to produce almost all Champagne, but small amounts of Pinot blanc, Pinot gris (called Fromenteau in Champagne), Arbane, and Petit Meslier are vinified as well. Champagne became associated with royalty in the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries. The leading manufacturers made efforts to associate their Champagnes with nobility and royalty through advertising and packaging, which led to its popularity among the emerging middle class. Origins Still wines from the Champagne region were known before medieval times. The Romans were the first to plant vineyards in this area of north-east France, with the region being tentatively cultivated
Champagne es un vino espumoso originado y producido en la región vinícola de Champagne de Francia bajo las reglas de la denominación, que exigen prácticas vinícolas específicas, el abastecimiento de uvas exclusivamente de lugares designados dentro de ella, métodos específicos de impresión de uvas y fermentación secundaria del vino en la botella para causar carbonización. Las uvas Pinot noir, Pinot meunier, y Chardonnay se utilizan para producir casi todo el champagne, pero pequeñas cantidades de Pinot blanc, Pinot gris (llamado Fromenteau en Champagne), Arbane, y Petit Meslier también se vinifican. El champagne se asoció con la realeza en los siglos XVII, XVIII y XIX. Los principales fabricantes hicieron esfuerzos para asociar su champagne con la nobleza y la realeza a través de la publicidad y el embalaje, lo que llevó a su popularidad entre las clases medias emergentes.