Champagne (wine region) soon followed by Chanoine Frères (1730), Taittinger (1734), Moët et Chandon (1743) and Veuve Clicquot (1772). The nineteenth century saw an explosive growth in Champagne production going from a regional production of 300,000 bottles a year in 1800 to 20 million bottles in 1850. A strong influence on Champagne wine production was the centuries-old rivalry between the region and Burgundy. From the key market of Paris to the palace of Louis XIV of France at Versailles, proponents of Champagne and Burgundy would compete for dominance. For most of his life, Louis XIV would drink only Champagne wine with the support
Storage of wine the wine. However, the Comité Interprofessionnel du Vin de Champagne" (CIVC) still recommends storing Champagne on its side, which can be read on their website at: http://www.champagne.fr/en/tasting-and-appreciation/art-of-serving-champagne/storing-champagne-bottles where it is stated: "Champagne is ready for drinking upon release, matured to perfection in the producer’s cellars. "It will, however, keep well for several years if stored on its side in a cool, dark, draft-free place, following the three golden rules of Champagne storage: Storing wine that is bottled with alternative wine closures other than cork, such as a bung, have many of the same considerations in regards to temperature and light