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Date traditionally ascribed to Dom Perignon's invention of champagne; it is not clear whether he actually invented champagne, however he has been credited as an innovator who developed the techniques used to perfect sparkling wine.
Dom Perignon is traditionally hailed as the inventor of champagne, pioneering the sparkling wine method in 1693.
Dom Perignon, cellar master at the Abbey of Hautvillers, is long credited with perfecting the methode champenoise around 1693. He experimented with techniques to control secondary fermentation in the bottle, improving clarity and effervescence. His innovations in blending grapes and managing cork pressure laid the foundation for modern champagne production. Although historians debate his direct role, his name became synonymous with luxury sparkling wine. The methods he developed would spread throughout the Champagne region, fueling its global reputation. His legacy endures in every bottle that bears his name.
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