The law has sparked controversy and renowned winemaker Moet-Hennessy said it was suspending champagne shipments to Russia. The law that was adopted on Friday allows the term to used only for “Russian champagne”. “These provisions lead to a temporary suspension of deliveries of products to assess the impact of this new law,” Moet-Hennessy spokeswoman Anne Catherine Grimal said, according to state news agency RIA-Novosti. ”For me, there is no doubt that real champagne comes from the Champagne region in France,” Pavel Titov, president of Abrau-Dyurso, told RIA-Novosti. “It is very important to protect Russian wines in our market and provide them with comprehensive patronage.

Source: Irish Independent July 05, 2021 20:32 UTC