Sparkling: The Story of Champagne (2021): Cast, Ratings & Box Office

This documentary explores the fascinating history and future of champagne, uncovering legendary connections like Pol Roger’s link to Winston Churchill, Bollinger’s association with James Bond, and Piper-Heidsieck’s iconic partnership with Marilyn Monroe. The film delves into the story of Dom Perignon, often credited with perfecting champagne, and examines the long-standing debate about its origins, including an English claim to its invention. It also highlights the impact of climate change on the region and the search for new vineyards in southern England to ensure champagne’s continued production.

• FM Director Frank Mannion

• Stephen Fry as themselves
• OC Oz Clarke as themselves
• BP Bruno Paillard as themselves
• EB Etienne Bizot as themselves

• Quintessentially Irish 2024

• IMDb

  5.6 /10

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• Rotten Tomatoes

  80% Tomatometer

  Popcornmeter 17%

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• TMDB

  80% User score

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• Movie Insider

  1.0 /5

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