| − | 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 rightly resisted. | + | Champagne is a sparkling [[wine]] named after the Champagne region of Northeastern France. It is produced not only in this region of 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 rightly resisted. |