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Are the French Leaving the Old World?

Are the French Leaving the Old World?

In my first four articles in my series on French wine laws, I gave the background of the French AOC...

The Downsides of French Wine Laws

The Downsides of French Wine Laws

Having a system to tell you the quality of a wine is a very cool concept. Isn’t it? Well, yes...

France’s AOC System

France’s AOC System

France’s AOC (Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée) system defines the grape varieties and wine making practices approved for classification in each of...

The Origins of French Wine Laws

The Origins of French Wine Laws

A friend recently asked me about the history of French appellations and growing prohibitions. Specifically, she asked, “Why do the...