Fast Facts: Champagne
"Champagne" is derived from the Latin word "campagna," meaning a wide open space or plain, and the word "campus" (compania) meaning field.
Champagne with a capital "C" is strictly reserved for the sparkling wine produced in the Champagne region of France.
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The French method of making Champagne is called Methode Champenoise and Methode Traditionelle. This is aged in bottles up to 6 years.
Most Champagne connoisseurs agree that for taste the magnum size bottle is preferred.
Champagne should be chilled at 40 to 45 degrees Fahrenheit. When kept in a cellar, Champagne should be kept at 40 to 60 degrees Fahrenheit away from direct light.
