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I.--THE ORIGIN OF CHAMPAGNE.
The Early Vineyards of the Champagne-- Their Produce esteemed by
Popes and Kings, Courtiers and Prelates-- Controversy regarding
the rival Merits of the Wines of Burgundy and the Champagne--
Dom Perignon's happy Discovery of Sparkling Wine-- Its Patrons
under Louis Quatorze and the Regency-- The Ancient Church and
Abbey of Hautvillers-- Farre and Co.'s Champagne Cellars-- The
Abbey of St. Peter now a Farm-- Existing Remains of the Monastic
Buildings-- The Tombs and Decorations of the Ancient Church--
The Last Resting-Place of Dom Perignon-- The Legend of the Holy
Dove-- Good Champagne the Result of Labour, Skill, Minute
Precaution, and Careful Observation 9