Global warming is good news for Champagne lovers

Climate change is a touchy subject in Champagne because just as France prepares to host world leaders for talks on how to slow it next month, producers of the region's famous sparkling wine have seen only the benefits from global warming so far. It has also added 1% in the level of alcohol and reduced acidity, making it easier to comply with strict production rules, according to Champagne makers group CIVC. "The impact of global warming in the Champagne region is that for the last two decades we