In 1910, Paris was shaken by the 'Champagne Riot'. Angry wine growers, facing ruin due to poor harvests, marched to demand restrictions on foreign grapes. The unrest grew chaotic as barrels rolled through the streets and bottles smashed in protest. Ironically, the resistance helped affirm 'Champagne' as solely French, shaping the sparkling wine we cherish today.
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