Pop the cork and raise your flute.

It’s World Champagne Day.

Every fourth Friday in October, champagne lovers around the globe unite to celebrate the world’s most effervescent drink.

What began in 2009 as a cheerful toast from Californian wine tutor Chris Oggenfus has since grown into a global celebration — an excuse to sip, savour and share the bubbles that have long been a symbol of celebration.

From Paris to Perth, flutes will be clinking as bars, restaurants and wine lovers pay tribute to the only sparkling wine that can truly call itself champagne — produced exclusively in France’s Champagne region, about 150 kilometres northeast of Paris.

Pictured at QT ahead of world champagne day on are Remy Wise-Petering and Tseg Asresse. Credit: Ian Munro / The West Australian

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