Originally Posted by
Clint Bint
Fact is a lot of name brand French champagne is rubbish and no better or worse than a decent cava or prosecco.
The allure of champagne is really down to the aggressive protection of the brand by the French and good marketing.
Undoubtedly there is plenty of truth in this statement, there is also plenty of Champagne (both
name brand and grower Champagnes) that lives up to the region's exalted reputation and puts virtually any Cava or Prosecco to shame. No sparkling wine on earth compares to the best Champagne can offer.