In 1725, Bordeaux
wine makers in France named the four bottle size of champagne “Jeroboam” the
biblical founder of Israel who ruled from 931 - 920 BC because he is referred
to as, “a man of great worth.”, as was this size bottle to the sellers of
champagne.
The largest bottle size of Champagne is called Melchezedek (30 liters;40 standard bottles; 240 glasses) who was the King and Priest in the Book of Genesis that blessed Abram; his name translates as "King of Righteousness".
The largest bottle size of Champagne is called Melchezedek (30 liters;40 standard bottles; 240 glasses) who was the King and Priest in the Book of Genesis that blessed Abram; his name translates as "King of Righteousness".
A raisin dropped in a glass of champagne will bounce up and down, continually, from the bottom of the glass to the top.
"Sabrage" is a term used for opening a bottle of champagne using a sword.
Napoleon Bonaparte and Winston Churchill, both lovers of Champagne used the drink for both good and bad times. Churchill said, " I drink Champagne when I celebrate." and Napoleon is alleged to say " …. I drink Champagne when I lose , to console myself."
