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A History of Champagne Ep. 1: Versailles & How Royal Power Sparked a Wine Revolution

Discover how French royalty helped turn Champagne into a global symbol of luxury and prestige. Episode 1 of Champagne Journal’s “A History of Champagne”, an 8-part documentary series filmed on location in France, explores how kings transformed a regional curiosity into Europe’s most celebrated sparkling wine. From lavish Versailles ceremonies to the legal shaping of Champagne production, you'll uncover how royal power, pageantry, and politics pushed this wine into the global spotlight. With exclusive footage from Versailles with Le Vicomte de Rohan – this episode also previews future stories featuring Dom Pérignon, Veuve Clicquot, Krug, Moët & Chandon, and more. My childhood memories of family holiday parties where Champagne was the star sparked a lifelong curiosity... This series is my tribute to its enduring legacy. Filmed in 2008, this program offers timeless insights and behind-the-scenes access to some of France’s most iconic Champagne houses. With expert interviews and stunning locations, you'll never look at a glass of bubbly the same way again. No sponsorships were involved in making this series. #historyofchampagne 00:00 Introduction 03:35 Series Preview Clips 12:45 Host Greeting at Pops For Champagne 14:14 Versailles Palace 19:21 How the Kings made Champagne popular 21:22 Kings' Laws for Champagne 22:05 Jean-Baptiste Colbert 22:53 Statue of Bacchus 23:47 Extra Footage: Versailles and America 💛 If you feel moved, you can support my future videos with a PayPal donation. Simply copy and paste this link into your browser. Thank you! https://www.artfulaims.com/support 🥂 A Friendly Champagne Pronunciation Disclaimer We know a few names aren’t pronounced in a perfect French accent—but that won’t stop us from enjoying the bubbles, and we hope it won’t stop you either. You must be of legal drinking age in your region! 💠 Responsible Enjoyment Exemplar Arts LLC - D.B.A. Artful Aims- presents this series for entertainment purposes only and offers information and genuine opinions. Champagne contains alcohol and is for adult consumption only. Please drink responsibly and ensure you are of legal drinking age in your region. We do not condone underage drinking or illegal activities. By watching, you acknowledge that the creators are not liable for any actions taken based on this content. Cheers to a sparkling journey through a history of champagne. 💠 Comments & Social Media • To prevent spam, comments with links are not visible. Stay cautious of scammers. • Artful Aims and Champagne Journal are exclusively on YouTube—no other platforms. • Ms. Smith cannot accept physical gifts, emails, or mail. Thank you for understanding.