Sparkling Celebration: Champagne Birthday and Other Dates in Honor of the King of BubblesThere are many days dedicated to different things in the calendar of unofficial holidays: from pets to favorite dishes. However, there is a special celebration among them — the Birthday of Champagne. It is celebrated on August 4th, and on this day, lovers of sparkling wine raise their glasses all over the world to honor the drink that has become a symbol of the holiday, luxury, and carefree joy. But why exactly August 4th? And does Champagne really have a precise date of birth? Let's find out what lies behind this beautiful legend and how the most famous sparkling drink in the world actually came into existence.August 4th Birthday: The Legend of the House of PérignonAccording to the most popular version, the Birthday of Champagne is associated with the name of the French Benedictine monk Pierre Pérignon, who served as the steward and manager of the wine cellars in the Abbey of Hautvillers, located in the heart of the Champagne province. It is precisely August 4th that is called the key date in the history of the drink. Some sources claim that this happened on August 4th, 1668. On this day, Pérignon first presented the amazing drink to the surprised monks of the monastery, in which \"silver bubbles with a soft rustle rose from the bottom of the glass, and the clear foam sparkled as if alive.\" Others call August 4th, 1693. According to this version, the monk, after tasting the sparkling wine he prepared, exclaimed the famous phrase: \"Hurry up, I am drinking stars!\" (in French — \"Venez vite, je bois des étoiles!\"). This beautiful legend has so firmly entered mass culture that the name of the House of Pérignon has become a byword. Today, it is immortalized in the name of the premium Champagne brand \"Dom Pérignon,\" produced by the famous house Moët & Chandon. In the Champagne region, August 4th is celebrated widely — with dinners, concerts, and open days at vineyards.Fact or F ... Read more