What do champagne and Bonnet kitchen equipment have in common? While these two things are quite different, they do have a couple similarities. They both originate in the Western European Country of France, best known for its wines and sophisticated cuisine, and are considered a 'luxury' item. Champagne made its debut and spread throughout France during the 1600's, but it is believed that the bubbly drink was used in ceremonies, and became a symbol of nobility long before that