In Australia, the Champagne Information Centre represents the CIVC

The Comite Interprofessionnel du Vin de Champagne (CIVC) is a semi-public body set up under the aegis of the French Government to co-ordinate the common interests of wine growers and producers in Champagne.

The enhancement and protection of the Champagne appellation ranks high among the CIVC’s priorities.

Main Objectives of the Champagne Information Centre:

• Defence of the “Appellation Champagne”
• Increase market awareness of Champagne Wines
• Strengthen the image and market position of Champagne Wines
• Providing the trade and consumers with information on Champagne Wines
• Liaising with importers, administrations, French embassy, official wine bodies etc.
• The Vin de Champagne Award.

This Award aims not only to celebrate and encourage the enjoyment of Champagne, but also aims to develop a network of Champagne specialists throughout Australia, who will act as supporters for the promotion of Champagne appellation. The gala dinner for this award was quoted in the 2002 Xmas issue of Vogue, Entertaining & Travel as “a standout event”.