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Champagne is the name of a region, and the grapes and finally the wine inherit the name from that region. Because the taste of grapes are affected by weather the actual region of production makes a difference. I don't consider it quite the same thing.

That said, there is little consistency in how things are named and often it comes down to the relative power of one special interest over another. We shall see how this shakes out.

FWIW, the grapes aren't called Champagne. Champagne sparkling wine usually uses Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier or Chardonnay grapes.

If they called it “dead cow” I’d agree, but they call parts of nuts meat as well. Meat doesn’t mean dead animal.

What it's legally allowed to be advertised as and what people will call it are two different things.