stackyFACTSThe formidable 'Comité Champagne' aggressively polices the global use of the word, ensuring absolutely nobody outside the specific French region can legally use the term. They will ruthlessly litigate against a cookie company or a pet shampoo brand for daring to use the sacred name.
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