Sparkling wines have various names according to the country in which they are made. In France the great region for sparkling wines is what is known as the champagne region, and all wines made in these departments of the Marne are entitled under the French law to bear the word "Champagne." Sparkling wines in other parts of France are not permitted to bear the word "Champagne." The term "Champagne," has been used in many countries improperly, but broadly to designate a sparkling wine. The term, should be strictly reserved out of respect for the French law and custom for the wines made in the Department of the Marne, already alluded to. Fortunately the most of the great brands of sparkling wines are sold under firm or fanciful names, so that the name champagne is not necessarily employed.

In ordering a sparkling wine one would not be simply ordering champagne, but would designate by name any particular kind of sparkling wine which he desired to use. There can be no real justification of the continuance in this country of using the term "Champagne" as indicative of American sparkling wines.