Champagne Comité (CIVC)

The Champagne Comité, formally known as the Comité Interprofessionnel du Vin de Champagne (CIVC), is the governing body responsible for overseeing the Champagne wine industry in France. Established to protect and promote Champagne, it regulates production standards, marketing, and quality assurance. The committee includes winemakers and growers who collaborate to ensure the authenticity of Champagne and maintain its prestigious reputation globally. It also supports research and development in viticulture and enology, while working on policies that benefit the entire Champagne region and its stakeholders.