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Newsgroups: net.wines
Subject: Protection of the Champagne Name
Message-ID: <1945@rabbit.UUCP>
Date: Fri, 16-Sep-83 21:57:38 EDT
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Posted: Fri Sep 16 21:57:38 1983
Date-Received: Sat, 17-Sep-83 21:03:59 EDT
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Actually, the name 'Champagne' is protected by clauses in several treaties,
but the U. S. didn't subscribe to any of them.
The 1891 Treaty of Madrid partly protected goods from false appellation
labeling. The 1919 Treaty of Versailles forced the losers of World War I to
respect the appellations of the winners. And many countries have signed
bilateral treaties with the French the protect French geographic names.
The U. S. is innocent of these entanglements.

Yes, Perrier-Jouet Fleur de Champagne is an excellent Champagne, perhaps the 
most extreme example of the elegant but delicate style.
For those who like much heavier (fuller) Champagnes, Deutz Cuvee William Deutz
and Krug (especially vintage) are excellent though costly.