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Debate: "Champagne" as only French
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- Argument: Champagne from Champagne, France has a distinct texture and flavor
- Argument: The name "sparkling wine" cannot compete with "Champagne"
- Argument: Swiss village Champagne should be able to call its wine Champagne
- Argument: The French alone cannot supply global demand for Champagne
- Argument: Champagne was historically produced in many regions
- Argument: Reserving the name "Champagne" as only wines coming from the region of Champagne dates back to 1908
- Argument: Historical sources confirm the unique difference between Champagne and other sparkling wines
- Argument: Producing Champagne only in the Champagne region alienates other French producers
- Argument: The méthode champenoise is easily replicated and not unique to France
- Argument: Court decisions have agreed that using the name "Champagne" for non French wines is a deceptive tactic
- Argument: Champagne producers are taking action to combat shortages
- Argument: The characteristics of a wine come specifically from the soil,type of grapes and climate
- Argument: There are numerous examples of countries reserving their right to name a traditional product only from their country
- Argument: The EU legally secures France's right to the name Champagne
- Argument: Reserving Champagne name for French producers helps protect consumers
- Argument: Reserving "Champagne" for France helps protect cultural heritage of Europe
- Argument: The name Champagne was built by the beverage not the region
- Argument: Protecting local traditional products is economically beneficial for Europe
- Argument: The law should not protect negligent nor ignorant buyers from mistaken Champagne purchases
- Argument: Champagne buyers very rarely report mistaken purchases
