Champagne, Comité Interprofessionnel du Vin de Champagne (CIVC), wine production, Champagne houses, Comité Champagne, appellation d'origine contrôlée, Champagne quality control, viticulture, oenology, sparkling wine, wine tourism, Champagne region, Maison

Champagne is a renowned sparkling wine from the Champagne region of France, produced under strict regulations like the appellation d'origine contrôlée to ensure quality. The Comité Interprofessionnel du Vin de Champagne (CIVC) and Comité Champagne oversee production standards and promote the region’s wines. Champagne houses, or Maisons, craft these wines, combining viticulture (grape growing) and oenology (wine making) techniques. The region is also known for wine tourism, offering visits and tastings. Champagne is celebrated worldwide for its elegance, ceremonial uses, and cultural significance, with the region maintaining high standards through rigorous quality control.