Prosecutors in eastern France on Wednesday requested a winemaker accused of producing and selling fake champagne in an elaborate scam be sentenced to four years in prison, with three years Skip to ...

Where is Champagne made? Champagne is a sparkling wine exclusively made in the Champagne region of France, about 90 miles east of Paris. Anything bought outside of the region is not real Champagne.

Sales dipped nearly 10% in 2024 to 271 million bottles, according to Comité Champagne, which represents around 320 Champagne houses and 16,000 winegrowers.

Champagne sales have lost their pop as people around the world aren’t in the mood to say “cheers.” The total number of Champagne shipments from France sank nearly 10% last year to 271 ...

Producers had called in July for a cut in the number of grapes harvested this year after sales fell more than 15% in the first half of 2024. Full year shipments were down 9.2% from 2023 at 271.4 ...

Sometimes you just need to splurge on expensive Champagne. These 10 selections from our executive wine editor were favorites this year and, while not cheap, are worth every penny.

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This is a grower champagne, meaning the producer uses only its own grapes. The vineyard is certified sustainable under the French system, though that isn’t noted on the label. ABV: 12.5 percent.

Who makes the best Champagne? We hosted a taste test in the Bon Appétit test kitchen and tried 7 popular brands, from Veuve Cliquot and Bollinger, to Billecart-Salmon and Moét.

Luxury giant LVMH says Champagne sales were down 12% in the first half of the year. Execs say people don't have enough reason to celebrate.