Why is Champagne an Appellation of Origin?

Why is Champagne an Appellation of Origin?

Dennis Overstreet (Wine Expert) gives expert video advice on: What is Appellation of Origin?; Why is Champagne an Appellation of Origin?; What French wine classification terms should I know? and more...

Champagne as a name means that it has to come from a particular place. In other words, if you are an Angelino and you're here in Los Angeles, you're considered an Angelino. If you live behind the orange curtain over there in another county, well, you're considered something else.