A Look at the History of Champagne as we bring in the New Year.

Champagne is basically a sparkling Wine with it's orgins in the country of France.
The popularity of Champagne is attributed to the success of the wine producers in marketing the drink. Champagne first became famous because of its association with the anointment of the French kings. The message of the unique sparkling wine from Champagne was spread by royalty through Europe and its corresponding association with luxury and power.  In 2007 researchers found that moderate amounts of champagne consumption helps vicitms of strokes cope with the trauma experienced by the brain.  There's a little history and little know information about the wonderful drink called Champagne.