Until now, Russian law used the expression “sparkling wine (champagne)”. Now they have been replaced with the category “sparkling wine including Russian champagne”.
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At the same time, the classification of wines protected by a geographical name has changed, which, according to Russian regulations, applies only to products made in Russia.
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Thus, the term “champagne” can only be used for Russian wines.
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World producers have already reacted to changes in Russian regulations. Moet Chandon, one of the world’s largest producers of French champagnes, has announced that it will end deliveries to Russia.
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According to the RBK website, Russia imports about 50 million liters of sparkling and champagne wines annually, of which 13 percent it’s champagne from France.
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