Now that summer is officially here, it’s a great time to uncork the magic of 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 Champagnes makes 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 are a wide range of Champagne producers, such as 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 non vintage Champagnes which exemplify the classic style of each Champagne house.  Enjoy these great Champagnes, and stock up for your cellar today.