Anselme Selosse believes the magic of Champagne takes place deep underneath the region’s chalky soil, where the vines take hold of what he calls the essence of the earth.

Champagne has no need to jump on the easy-drinking bandwagon; it’s a recession-free zone.

With global demand for sparkling wine soaring, the French authorities are opening what could be the largest wave of expansion of Champagne vineyards in nearly a century.

Because of legal protections for the famous French bubbly wine, the people of Champagne, a village in Switzerland, may not use the town’s name on their products.

The official body that determines France’s wine laws has decided to expand the country’s Champagne-producing region to meet growing worldwide demand.