EuroLex/F/Champagne


 * Original language: French
 * Original form and meaning: champagne - 1. champagne (a sparkling white wine made from a blend of grapes, especially Chardonnay and Pinot, produced in Champagne)

(Note: If the status is not specifically indicated then the word is stylistically neutral and generally used; if earlier meaning and status equals current use the former may be expressed by writing "dito". Cf. also the project guidelines.)

Annotations
Etymology: from Champagne, district in NW France, name meaning "open country" Originally any wine from this region, focused to modern meaning late 18c.

Source: http://www.etymonline.com

Information on Other Languages
Catalan, also: cava

Hungarian: pezsgő