The Champagne wine region is within the historical province of Champagne which is located in northeast France, about 100 miles east of Paris.

The term 'Champagne' is a legally controlled and restricted name - only wines produced in Champagne can be called so.

Champagne bottles come in a dizzying array of sizes, from the tiny quart (20cl) right up to the gargantuan Melchizedek, which is a staggering 30 litres!

Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier are the primary grape varieties used to produce Champagne.