The name comes, of course, from Champagne, whose reputation for world-class wines dates back to them being chosen for the 5th-century baptism of Clovis I, which marked the birth of the kingdom of France. Located east of Paris, vineyards stripe the region’s plains and hillsides. The area has the ideal conditions for grape-growing, including chalky limestone soils, regular rainfall, a temperate climate and moderate sunshine, helping achieve a balance of sugar and acidity.

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