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Appellation

A regulated geographical designation for a defined area. Its rules may specify grapes and production methods.

Simply explained

An appellation is a place with house rules: it says where a wine comes from and what conditions apply to using the name.

Sources: www.inao.gouv.fr

What happens

An appellation is a legally regulated geographical designation. Its rules may cover the area, grape varieties, yields and production methods.

Sources: www.inao.gouv.fr

What this tells you about wine

The name guarantees compliance with shared rules, not an identical taste. Vintage and producer still make an important difference.

Sources: www.inao.gouv.fr

Sources

  1. www.inao.gouv.fr ·