date:May 28, 2014
candidature for UNESCO World Heritage recognition. The others are encouraging biodiversity, limiting waste and use of phytosanitary products such as pesticides, and the overall reduction of the carbon footprint.'
Champagne was the first wine region in France to begin a Carbon Initiative back in 2003. Houses have since reduced the carbon footprint of each bottle of Champagne by 15%, while pesticide use has dropped by 50%, the CIVC said.
Le Mailloux said the incentive for producers to meet the