Your guide to Champagne: How to serve, drink and cook with a bottle of bubbly

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Why do we drink Champagne to celebrate?

Because Champagne was expensive, it was seen as a status symbol in the royal courts in Europe and was already established in the 18th century as the drink of choice for celebrating special occasions. As Champagne-making techniques improved, it became more and more common for this drink to be served to mark important events.