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[[Image:Champagne.jpg|right|Champagne]]

[[Image:Champagne.jpg|right|Champagne]]

'''Champagne''' is a sparkling [[wine]] named after the Champagne region of NE France. Produced not only in the Champagne region of North Eastern [[France]] but also in [[California]], [[England]], [[Australia]], [[New Zealand]] and [[India]]. The French have attempted to retain the right to the term Champagne for wines from the Champagne region only but the [[US]] authorities have resisted.

'''Champagne''' is a sparkling [[wine]] named after the Champagne region of northeast [[France]]. Produced not only in the Champagne region of North Eastern [[France]] but also in [[California]], [[England]], [[Australia]], [[New Zealand]] and [[India]]. The French have attempted to retain the right to the term Champagne for wines from the Champagne region only but the [[US]] authorities have resisted.

In Spain, Champagne is now called [[Cava]] because of pressure from the French prior to Spain entering the European Union.

In Spain, Champagne is now called [[Cava]] because of pressure from the French prior to Spain entering the [[European Union]].

[[Category:Alcoholic Beverages]]

[[Category:Alcoholic Beverages]][[Category:Luxury]]