ClimateSeptember 4, 2026
appellation
ap-uh-LAY-shun
Definition
A legally defined and protected geographical name used to identify where grapes for a specific wine are grown and to certify that the wine meets established regional standards.
Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'appellare' (to call or address), the term evolved through Old French to describe a naming or designation, specifically in legal or official contexts.
In the news
In this article, the word refers to the formal identity of champagne; regulators are considering changing alcohol thresholds, which could alter the legal definition of what qualifies as champagne.
Champagne harvest moves three weeks earlier as climate reshapes the 2026 vintage
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