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What sealing material did French monks begin using on wine bottles that accidentally trapped gas and created champagne's signature fizz?
Answer
Cork
Before cork stoppers became common, wine bottles were often sealed loosely, allowing gas to escape. Cork's airtight seal trapped carbon dioxide produced during fermentation, unintentionally carbonating the wine.
💡 Did you know?
Champagne's signature pop was an accidental discovery—monks sealed bottles with cork, creating pressure that wasn't intended initially.
Other options people guess
- Wax
- Cloth
- Wooden plugs
Topics
- champagne
- history
- wine
- france
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