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Bordeaux, Burgundy, Cotes du Rhone… France isn’t short of incredible wine regions; but it is hard to match the stunning Champagne region and the splendour of Reims.

Champagne was first produced in the 17th century and France has been touting what could arguably be called its signature beverage ever since. The first bottled champagne appeared during the reign of Louis XV in 1722 and the first champagne house (Ruinart, still going today) was founded in 1792.

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