What is AOC France?

French Wine Classifications Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée (AOC): A rank of AOC means that a wine was produced in a specific region, and exhibits a level of quality, and style. Each appellation has its own outlines with regard to grape variety, growing conditions, and permitted blends.

How many AOC regions are there in France?

France’s Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée (AOC) laws date from the 1930s, and define and delimit French wine regions. Currently there are 450 AOCs in France, accounting for 53.4% of the wines made in the country.

How many AOC wines does France have?

363 AOCs
AOC is short for Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée, and refers to standards set for wines made in France. There are 363 AOCs for wine and spirits in France which control everything from how the grapes are grown to what wine varieties are in the bottle.

What does the AOC regulate?

The Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée (or AOC) sets the rules on all French wines. This regulatory commission makes sure that producers who wish to use a certain name for their wine (Champagne, for example) must follow a certain set of rules in making their product.

What is the difference between AOC and AOP?

FACT: The first classification system was called AOC (Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée). AOP (Appellation d’Origine Protégée): This means the wine came from a specific regulated region which can be a large area (such as Bordeaux) or specific area (Listrac-Médoc–within Bordeaux).

Are AOP and AOC the same?

No difference. It’s just that the AOC – Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée – is a French label, while the AOP – Appellation d’origine Protégée – is … European. But both refer to the set of rules a wine needs to comply with in order to be labelled after a given appellation (e.g. Sancerre).

Is Champagne an AOC?

On 29 June 1936, Champagne was decreed an Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée (AOC) That decree also ratified the laws and decrees of 1919, 1927 and 1935 laying down the rules requested by winegrowers in Champagne.