Champagne and Entertainment: A Sparkling Relationship for All

Champagne has been part of Western culture for centuries. The penchant for Champagne among the social elite started in 5th-century France. Kings were coronated in Reims Cathedral, which is in the Champagne region.

The drink of choice at these ceremonies was, as you can guess, Champagne. Since then, everyone’s favorite sparkling drink has flowed through all parts of our society. One industry that often references champagne and its counterparts is the world of entertainment.

The gaming industry often tips its hat to our top tipple. In the 2,000+ games at Paddy Power, for example, there are slots covering a variety of themes. There, among Egyptian-themed offerings like Cleopatra, is a sparkling slot called Fizzy Pennyslot.

Fizz in Focus for Moviemaker

Drink-themed slots are just one example of how Champagne has found its way into the entertainment sector. In fact, that’s the subject of a 2021 movie called Sparkling: The Story of Champagne. Frank Mannion’s documentary breaks down the culture of sparkling wine in all its forms. From the drink itself and its wide varieties to the ways it’s been used by moviemakers, sporting events, and many other entertainment outlets.

For fans and those in the business, Sparkling’s credentials as an Oscar-worthy movie aren’t necessarily important. What’s important is the subject it covers, namely, the place Champagne has in society.

Why Champagne’s Popularity Endures

The drink itself has attractive qualities. As noted by Nature Review, the fizz of Champagne not only gives it an appealing texture but smell. Champagne bubbles “nucleate at the glass walls, drag various surfactants to the surface as they rise.” Put simply, bubbles burst as they hit the surface. This releases a distinctive smell that separates Champagne from other wines.

Beyond its inherent qualities, the aforementioned links to high society are often cited as the reason for Champagne’s cultural significance. This has caused a trickle-down effect that’s resulted in Champagne being the drink of choice on special occasions, from weddings to birthdays.

The result is that over 270 million bottles of Champagne are sold annually, according to Champagne.fr. More importantly, it remains an iconic drink used throughout the entertainment industry. Beyond games, movies, and sporting events, music artists are forever referencing the drink. Then there are celebrity endorsements and brands.

Brad Pitt has a stake in Fleur de Miraval Rosé, while rapper Jay-Z owns Armand de Brignac. There is Champagne everywhere you look in the entertainment industry, and long may it continue. When major events and celebrities support our drink of choice, it remains in the public eye. Visibility contributes to longevity, which, in turn, means more products and innovations. That’s something we should all be happy about as Champagne lovers.