2015, after 8 years after a small group of Champagne born people starting to fight to save this great beverage and for the first time in its eight centuries of existence RATAFIA DE CHAMPAGNE, also known as RATAFIA CHAMPENOIS, is to be officially acknowledged as a product of Champagne. It has receive PGI (Protected Geographical Indication) status, a designation emanating from the European Agricultural Product Quality Policy. This accreditation, via the French origin and quality body INAO, confirms its origins, and the specific, recognised methods and traditions of Champagne.