French Champagne Makers End Russia Boycott Despite Label Law

  • Exports to resume Sept. 15 with new ‘sparkling wine’ stickers
  • French were outraged at losing exclusive Champagne designation
A bottle of Moet Hennessy in a supermarket in Russia.Photographer: Sergei Bobylev/TASS/Getty Images
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Russia has won the first round of a battle over what constitutes Champagne after French producers agreed to resume exports and abide by a controversial local rule on labeling.