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CHAMPAGNE: The “Yardstick” By Which All Others Are Judged For a wine to be labeled Champagne, it must adhere to strict regulations, defined by the Comité Interprofessionnel du vin de Champagne (CIVC), and governed by the French Ministry of Agriculture. These laws determine what vineyards are used, where the wine is stored and for how long, what wine-making method is used (méthode champenoise), and more. Yes, this is a real thing, and those who violate the rules can be prosecuted.
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