Bubble Trouble: The Not-So-Sweet History of Champagne
By Eric Furman Just hearing the watchword " champagne" conjures up images of sparkling wine , pop corks , and wild celebration . But cite that other Champagne — as in the northeastern region of France — conjure up a much more complex fragrancy . Filled with wars , political clashes , and controversy , the bubbly area and its eponymous drink have bring forth a rich history worth toasting to ....