The cognac - producing regions called Champagne should not be confused with the northeastern region of Champagne although they do share a common etymology -- both being derivations of a French term for chalky soil .
Champagne is a wine region that produces sparkling wine by that name .
The cognac - producing regions called Champagne should not be confused with the northeastern region of Champagne , a wine region that produces sparkling wine by that name , although they do share a common etymology -- both being derivations of a French term for chalky soil .