The home of the superstar of French wines: Champagne
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French champagne might be the only wine that claims to have an inventor. According to legend, it was the monk Dom Pérignon who first succeeded in bottling the fizzy little bubbles, in the 17th century. Today, champagne and its bubbles have become a quintessential French symbol of celebration and pleasure. FRANCE 24's "You Are Here" takes you to France’s stunning Champagne region to see how this legendary wine is made.