When and why did Champaign become *the* go-to alcohol to celebrate very special occasions such as weddings in western culture?

by LateNightPhilosopher

It seems like there's a tradition, or stereotype, that when you want to celebrate something important like a wedding, birth, or big promotion, and you want to celebrate it in an elegant way, people will stereotypically buy Champaign. Specifically Champaign, above other alcohols in general or Sparkling wines in particular. Why is this? When and how did this begin?

Nomsheep

Whilst there's always more to be said this answer by /u/Domini_canes this answer by /u/vonadler and this answer by /u/khosikulu may be helpful