How Dom Perignon’s Mistake Created the New Year’s Tradition.

As we raise our glasses to welcome in the new year, let’s take a moment to appreciate the origins of one of the most iconic beverages associated with celebrations – champagne.  

Legend has it that champagne was created by accident, thanks to a fortunate mistake made by a monk named Dom Pierre Perignon in the late 17th century. Dom Perignon was a cellar master at the Abbey of Hautvillers in France and was tasked with creating the best possible wine for his fellow monks.

During the wine making process, Dom Perignon accidentally added too much sugar to the wine, which caused an unexpected reaction. The wine began a second fermentation, which led to an increase in pressure in the bottle. And voila, the wine became … sparkling! This is how champagne was born – as a result of a failed experiment.

Interesting, the French initially did not appreciate the new foamy wine, considering it defective. However, the English and Russians were quick to embrace the sparkling wine, which made the corks jump out of the neck with excitement.

Today, champagne is synonymous with celebrations, whether it be weddings, anniversaries, or ringing in the New Year. Its effervescence and luxurious taste continue to delight drinkers all around the world.

So as we toast to the start of a new year, let’s raise a glass of champagne and remember the happy accident that brought us this beloved sparkling wine.

Here’s to a year filled with joy, prosperity, and of course, plenty of champagne!

Cheers!

**Dom Pierre Pérignon (French: [dɔ̃ pjɛʁ peʁiɲɔ̃]; December 1638 – 14 September 1715), was a French Benedictine monk who made important contributions to the production and quality of Champagne wine in an era when the region’s wines were predominantly still red. ( Wikipedia)

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