Definition: Fine Champagne

It is a blend of cognacs or other appellation brandies. For cognac, fine Champagne is an AOC wine brandy composed of a blend of Petite and Grande Champagne brandies, with at least 50% Grande Champagne. The word "fine" can only be used if it is accompanied by the name of an AOC wine or cider brandy (e.g. fine Cognac, fine Armagnac, fine Calvados, fine Grande Champagne, fine Petite Champagne, fine Fins Bois, fine Bons Bois, etc.).