In the cocktail shaker, add the apple juice, cognac, simply syrup, apple chunks, and ice. Shake vigorously. Pour all into a glass and add the champagne. Stir and serve.
Non-Alcoholic Version
1 ounce apple juice, ½ ounce pear juice, ¼-1/2 ounce simple syrup (depending on how sweet you like it), apple chunks, ice, 3 ounces sparkling cider (If the sparkling cider is sweetened, skip the simple syrup.)