As summer winds down, there’s still time to uncork a classic Champagne. Although Champagne is often associated with royalty and special celebrations, it’s a versatile wine that can be enjoyed on almost any occasion.  The dry, crisp style and effervescence in Champagne make it pair well with a wide range of foods – anything from popcorn to fresh oysters; Champagne will make any occasion special.   Only wines from the Champagne region in France are legally allowed to call themselves “Champagne.” There is a wide range of Champagne producers, from the classic houses of Krug, Bollinger, and Dom Perignon, which have for centuries produced elegant wines year after year, to artisan producers and grower brands like Pierre Peters and Egly-Ouriet.   Benchmark Wine Group offers many Champagne choices, both the famed vintage Champagnes as well as the nonvintage Champagnes, which exemplify the classic style of each Champagne house.  Enjoy these great Champagnes, and stock up for your cellar today.