Bordeaux

Jonathan Eichholz — Thu, 20 Mar 2025 13:22:39 GMT

Current Revision posted to Study-Guide by Jonathan Eichholz on 3/20/2025 1:22:39 PM

Table of Contents

French Wine Law
Bordeaux
The Bordeaux Climate
Bordeaux Appellations
The Left Bank: Médoc
The Left Bank: Graves
The Right Bank
Bourg, Côtes de Bordeaux and Entre-Deux-Mers
Review Quizzes

French Wine Law

In 1935, the Institut National des Appellations d’Origine (INAO) was created to delimit and enforce France’s wine appellation system.

The Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée system, using early, self-imposed guidelines in Châteauneuf-du-Pape as a model, stipulated limits on yields, vineyard density, training and pruning techniques, grape varieties, methods of production, minimum alcohol levels, minimum must weights, and the geographical boundaries of each appellation. AOC wines must pass a tasting panel. The Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée (AOC) became a model for many other European appellation systems, as France’s controlled appellations assured authenticity and, to a degree, style. The INAO awarded the first AOCs in 1936; by 2017, 363 AOC appellations were granted for wine and brandy, while nearly 100 more were awarded to agricultural products (such as cheese and other foods). Over 75% of France’s wines and eaux-de-vie were released as AOC—hardly the intention of the system’s original proponents, who wished to protect and enshrine France’s most valuable wines. Like most appellation systems, France’s AOC had become a bloated category and one not necessarily indicative of quality.

In 2007, the INAO, which oversees the protected appellations of wines, spirits, cheeses, and other foodstuffs, became the L’Institut National de l’Origine et de la Qualité—although it retained its former acronym. The INAO brought its appellation system in line with new EU standards in 2009 and established the category of Appellation d’Origine Protégée (AOP). French AOPs fall within the EU’s Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) category, and the existing AOC and the new AOP designations

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Bordeaux

Jonathan Eichholz — Thu, 07 Nov 2024 14:39:10 GMT

Revision 174 posted to Study-Guide by Jonathan Eichholz on 11/7/2024 2:39:10 PM

Table of Contents

French Wine Law
Bordeaux
The Bordeaux Climate
Bordeaux Appellations
The Left Bank: Médoc
The Left Bank: Graves
The Right Bank
Bourg, Côtes de Bordeaux and Entre-Deux-Mers
Review Quizzes

French Wine Law

In 1935, the Institut National des Appellations d’Origine (INAO) was created to delimit and enforce France’s wine appellation system.

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Bordeaux

Jonathan Eichholz — Tue, 05 Nov 2024 18:05:47 GMT

Revision 173 posted to Study-Guide by Jonathan Eichholz on 11/5/2024 6:05:47 PM

Table of Contents

French Wine Law
Bordeaux
The Bordeaux Climate
Bordeaux Appellations
The Left Bank: Médoc
The Left Bank: Graves
The Right Bank
Bourg, Côtes de Bordeaux and Entre-Deux-Mers
Review Quizzes

French Wine Law

In 1935, the Institut National des Appellations d’Origine (INAO) was created to delimit and enforce France’s wine appellation system.

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Bordeaux

GuildSomm Admin — Tue, 18 Jun 2024 15:06:57 GMT

Revision 172 posted to Study-Guide by GuildSomm Admin on 6/18/2024 3:06:57 PM

Table of Contents

French Wine Law
Bordeaux
The Bordeaux Climate
Bordeaux Appellations
The Left Bank: Médoc
The Left Bank: Graves
The Right Bank
Bourg, Côtes de Bordeaux and Entre-Deux-Mers
Review Quizzes

French Wine Law

In 1935, the Institut National des Appellations d’Origine (INAO) was created to delimit and enforce France’s wine appellation system.

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Bordeaux

Jonathan Eichholz — Fri, 24 Mar 2023 20:26:35 GMT

Revision 171 posted to Study-Guide by Jonathan Eichholz on 3/24/2023 8:26:35 PM

Table of Contents

French Wine Law
Bordeaux
The Bordeaux Climate
Bordeaux Appellations
The Left Bank: Médoc
The Left Bank: Graves
The Right Bank
Bourg, Côtes de Bordeaux and Entre-Deux-Mers
Review Quizzes

French Wine Law

In 1935, the Institut National des Appellations d’Origine (INAO) was created to delimit and enforce France’s wine appellation system.

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Bordeaux

Jonathan Eichholz — Fri, 09 Sep 2022 01:42:43 GMT

Revision 170 posted to Study-Guide by Jonathan Eichholz on 9/9/2022 1:42:43 AM

Table of Contents

French Wine Law
Bordeaux
The Bordeaux Climate
Bordeaux Appellations
The Left Bank: Médoc
The Left Bank: Graves
The Right Bank
Bourg, Côtes de Bordeaux and Entre-Deux-Mers
Review Quizzes

French Wine Law

In 1935, the Institut National des Appellations d’Origine (INAO) was created to delimit and enforce France’s wine vappellation system.

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Bordeaux

Sandra Ban — Mon, 28 Mar 2022 22:03:28 GMT

Revision 169 posted to Study-Guide by Sandra Ban on 3/28/2022 10:03:28 PM

Table of Contents

French Wine Law
Bordeaux
The Bordeaux Climate
Bordeaux Appellations
The Left Bank: Médoc
The Left Bank: Graves
The Right Bank
Bourg, Côtes de Bordeaux and Entre-Deux-Mers
Review Quizzes

French Wine Law

In 1935, the Institut National des Appellations d’Origine (INAO) was created to delimit and enforce France’s wine vappellation system.

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Bordeaux

Jennifer Angelosante — Tue, 22 Mar 2022 21:56:54 GMT

Revision 168 posted to Study-Guide by Jennifer Angelosante on 3/22/2022 9:56:54 PM

Table of Contents

French Wine Law
Bordeaux
The Bordeaux Climate
Bordeaux Appellations
The Left Bank: Médoc
The Left Bank: Graves
The Right Bank
Bourg, Côtes de Bordeaux and Entre-Deux-Mers
Review Quizzes

French Wine Law

In 1935, the Institut National des Appellations d’Origine (INAO) was created to delimit and enforce France’s wine appellation system.

The Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée system, using early, self-imposed guidelines in Châteauneuf-du-Pape as a model, stipulated limits on yields, vineyard density, training and pruning techniques, grape varietals, methods of production, minimum alcohol levels, minimum must weights, and the geographical boundaries of each appellation. AOC wines must pass a tasting panel. The Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée (AOC) became a model for many other European appellation systems, as France’s controlled appellations assured authenticity and, to a degree, style. The INAO awarded the first AOCs in 1936; by 2017, 363 AOC appellations were granted for wine and brandy, while nearly 100 more were awarded to agricultural products (such as cheese and other foods). Over 75% of France’s wines and eaux-de-vie were released as AOC—hardly the intention of the system’s original proponents, who wished to protect and enshrine France’s most valuable wines. Like most appellation systems, France’s AOC had become a bloated category and one not necessarily indicative of quality.

In 2007, the INAO, which oversees the protected appellations of wines, spirits, cheeses, and other foodstuffs, became the L’Institut National de l’Origine et de la Qualité—although it retained its former acronym. The INAO brought its appellation system in line with new EU standards in 2009 and established the category of Appellation d’Origine Protégée (AOP). French AOPs fall within the EU’s Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) category, and the existing AOC and the new AOP designations

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Bordeaux

Jennifer Angelosante — Tue, 22 Mar 2022 20:55:17 GMT

Revision 167 posted to Study-Guide by Jennifer Angelosante on 3/22/2022 8:55:17 PM

Table of Contents

French Wine Law
Bordeaux
The Bordeaux Climate
Bordeaux Appellations
The Left Bank: Médoc
The Left Bank: Graves
The Right Bank
Bourg, Côtes de Bordeaux and Entre-Deux-Mers
Review Quizzes

French Wine Law

In 1935, the Institut National des Appellations d’Origine (INAO) was created to delimit and enforce France’s wine appellation system.

The Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée system, using early, self-imposed guidelines in Châteauneuf-du-Pape as a model, stipulated limits on yields, vineyard density, training and pruning techniques, grape varietals, methods of production, minimum alcohol levels, minimum must weights, and the geographical boundaries of each appellation. AOC wines must pass a tasting panel. The Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée (AOC) became a model for many other European appellation systems, as France’s controlled appellations assured authenticity and, to a degree, style. The INAO awarded the first AOCs in 1936; by 2017, 363 AOC appellations were granted for wine and brandy, while nearly 100 more were awarded to agricultural products (such as cheese and other foods). Over 75% of France’s wines and eaux-de-vie were released as AOC—hardly the intention of the system’s original proponents, who wished to protect and enshrine France’s most valuable wines. Like most appellation systems, France’s AOC had become a bloated category and one not necessarily indicative of quality.

In 2007, the INAO, which oversees the protected appellations of wines, spirits, cheeses, and other foodstuffs, became the L’Institut National de l’Origine et de la Qualité—although it retained its former acronym. The INAO brought its appellation system in line with new EU standards in 2009 and established the category of Appellation d’Origine Protégée (AOP). French AOPs fall within the EU’s Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) category, and the existing AOC and the new AOP designations

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Bordeaux

Jennifer Angelosante — Mon, 31 Jan 2022 19:53:46 GMT

Revision 166 posted to Study-Guide by Jennifer Angelosante on 1/31/2022 7:53:46 PM

Table of Contents

French Wine Law
Bordeaux
The Bordeaux Climate
Bordeaux Appellations
The Left Bank: Médoc
The Left Bank: Graves
The Right Bank
Bourg, Côtes de Bordeaux and Entre-Deux-Mers
Review Quizzes

French Wine Law

In 1935, the Institut National des Appellations d’Origine (INAO) was created to delimit and enforce France’s wine appellation system.

The Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée system, using early, self-imposed guidelines in Châteauneuf-du-Pape as a model, stipulated limits on yields, vineyard density, training and pruning techniques, grape varietals, methods of production, minimum alcohol levels, minimum must weights, and the geographical boundaries of each appellation. AOC wines must pass a tasting panel. The Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée (AOC) became a model for many other European appellation systems, as France’s controlled appellations assured authenticity and, to a degree, style. The INAO awarded the first AOCs in 1936; by 2017, 363 AOC appellations were granted for wine and brandy, while nearly 100 more were awarded to agricultural products (such as cheese and other foods). Over 75% of France’s wines and eaux-de-vie were released as AOC—hardly the intention of the system’s original proponents, who wished to protect and enshrine France’s most valuable wines. Like most appellation systems, France’s AOC had become a bloated category and one not necessarily indicative of quality.

In 2007, the INAO, which oversees the protected appellations of wines, spirits, cheeses, and other foodstuffs, became the L’Institut National de l’Origine et de la Qualité—although it retained its former acronym. The INAO brought its appellation system in line with new EU standards in 2009 and established the category of Appellation d’Origine Protégée (AOP). French AOPs fall within the EU’s Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) category, and the existing AOC and the new AOP designations

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Bordeaux

Jennifer Angelosante — Mon, 31 Jan 2022 19:51:12 GMT

Revision 165 posted to Study-Guide by Jennifer Angelosante on 1/31/2022 7:51:12 PM

Table of Contents

French Wine Law
Bordeaux
The Bordeaux Climate
Bordeaux Appellations
The Left Bank: Médoc
The Left Bank: Graves
The Right Bank
Bourg, Côtes de Bordeaux and Entre-Deux-Mers
Review Quizzes

French Wine Law

In 1935, the Institut National des Appellations d’Origine (INAO) was created to delimit and enforce France’s wine appellation system.

The Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée system, using early, self-imposed guidelines in Châteauneuf-du-Pape as a model, stipulated limits on yields, vineyard density, training and pruning techniques, grape varietals, methods of production, minimum alcohol levels, minimum must weights, and the geographical boundaries of each appellation. AOC wines must pass a tasting panel. The Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée (AOC) became a model for many other European appellation systems, as France’s controlled appellations assured authenticity and, to a degree, style. The INAO awarded the first AOCs in 1936; by 2017, 363 AOC appellations were granted for wine and brandy, while nearly 100 more were awarded to agricultural products (such as cheese and other foods). Over 75% of France’s wines and eaux-de-vie were released as AOC—hardly the intention of the system’s original proponents, who wished to protect and enshrine France’s most valuable wines. Like most appellation systems, France’s AOC had become a bloated category and one not necessarily indicative of quality.

In 2007, the INAO, which oversees the protected appellations of wines, spirits, cheeses, and other foodstuffs, became the L’Institut National de l’Origine et de la Qualité—although it retained its former acronym. The INAO brought its appellation system in line with new EU standards in 2009 and established the category of Appellation d’Origine Protégée (AOP). French AOPs fall within the EU’s Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) category, and the existing AOC and the new AOP designations

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Bordeaux

Jennifer Angelosante — Mon, 31 Jan 2022 19:50:06 GMT

Revision 164 posted to Study-Guide by Jennifer Angelosante on 1/31/2022 7:50:06 PM

Table of Contents

French Wine Law
Bordeaux
The Bordeaux Climate
Bordeaux Appellations
The Left Bank: Médoc
The Left Bank: Graves
The Right Bank
Bourg, Côtes de Bordeaux and Entre-Deux-Mers
Review Quizzes

French Wine Law

In 1935, the Institut National des Appellations d’Origine (INAO) was created to delimit and enforce France’s wine appellation system.

The Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée system, using early, self-imposed guidelines in Châteauneuf-du-Pape as a model, stipulated limits on yields, vineyard density, training and pruning techniques, grape varietals, methods of production, minimum alcohol levels, minimum must weights, and the geographical boundaries of each appellation. AOC wines must pass a tasting panel. The Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée (AOC) became a model for many other European appellation systems, as France’s controlled appellations assured authenticity and, to a degree, style. The INAO awarded the first AOCs in 1936; by 2017, 363 AOC appellations were granted for wine and brandy, while nearly 100 more were awarded to agricultural products (such as cheese and other foods). Over 75% of France’s wines and eaux-de-vie were released as AOC—hardly the intention of the system’s original proponents, who wished to protect and enshrine France’s most valuable wines. Like most appellation systems, France’s AOC had become a bloated category and one not necessarily indicative of quality.

In 2007, the INAO, which oversees the protected appellations of wines, spirits, cheeses, and other foodstuffs, became the L’Institut National de l’Origine et de la Qualité—although it retained its former acronym. The INAO brought its appellation system in line with new EU standards in 2009 and established the category of Appellation d’Origine Protégée (AOP). French AOPs fall within the EU’s Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) category, and the existing AOC and the new AOP designations

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Bordeaux

Jennifer Angelosante — Mon, 31 Jan 2022 19:49:12 GMT

Revision 163 posted to Study-Guide by Jennifer Angelosante on 1/31/2022 7:49:12 PM

Table of Contents

French Wine Law
Bordeaux
The Bordeaux Climate
Bordeaux Appellations
The Left Bank: Médoc
The Left Bank: Graves
The Right Bank
Bourg, Côtes de Bordeaux and Entre-Deux-Mers
Review Quizzes

French Wine Law

In 1935, the Institut National des Appellations d’Origine (INAO) was created to delimit and enforce France’s wine appellation system.

The Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée system, using early, self-imposed guidelines in Châteauneuf-du-Pape as a model, stipulated limits on yields, vineyard density, training and pruning techniques, grape varietals, methods of production, minimum alcohol levels, minimum must weights, and the geographical boundaries of each appellation. AOC wines must pass a tasting panel. The Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée (AOC) became a model for many other European appellation systems, as France’s controlled appellations assured authenticity and, to a degree, style. The INAO awarded the first AOCs in 1936; by 2017, 363 AOC appellations were granted for wine and brandy, while nearly 100 more were awarded to agricultural products (such as cheese and other foods). Over 75% of France’s wines and eaux-de-vie were released as AOC—hardly the intention of the system’s original proponents, who wished to protect and enshrine France’s most valuable wines. Like most appellation systems, France’s AOC had become a bloated category and one not necessarily indicative of quality.

In 2007, the INAO, which oversees the protected appellations of wines, spirits, cheeses, and other foodstuffs, became the L’Institut National de l’Origine et de la Qualité—although it retained its former acronym. The INAO brought its appellation system in line with new EU standards in 2009 and established the category of Appellation d’Origine Protégée (AOP). French AOPs fall within the EU’s Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) category, and the existing AOC and the new AOP designations

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Bordeaux

Jennifer Angelosante — Mon, 31 Jan 2022 19:44:50 GMT

Revision 162 posted to Study-Guide by Jennifer Angelosante on 1/31/2022 7:44:50 PM

Table of Contents

French Wine Law
Bordeaux
The Bordeaux Climate
Bordeaux Appellations
The Left Bank: Médoc
The Left Bank: Graves
The Right Bank
Bourg, Côtes de Bordeaux and Entre-Deux-Mers
Review Quizzes

French Wine Law

In 1935, the Institut National des Appellations d’Origine (INAO) was created to delimit and enforce France’s wine appellation system.

The Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée system, using early, self-imposed guidelines in Châteauneuf-du-Pape as a model, stipulated limits on yields, vineyard density, training and pruning techniques, grape varietals, methods of production, minimum alcohol levels, minimum must weights, and the geographical boundaries of each appellation. AOC wines must pass a tasting panel. The Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée (AOC) became a model for many other European appellation systems, as France’s controlled appellations assured authenticity and, to a degree, style. The INAO awarded the first AOCs in 1936; by 2017, 363 AOC appellations were granted for wine and brandy, while nearly 100 more were awarded to agricultural products (such as cheese and other foods). Over 75% of France’s wines and eaux-de-vie were released as AOC—hardly the intention of the system’s original proponents, who wished to protect and enshrine France’s most valuable wines. Like most appellation systems, France’s AOC had become a bloated category and one not necessarily indicative of quality.

In 2007, the INAO, which oversees the protected appellations of wines, spirits, cheeses, and other foodstuffs, became the L’Institut National de l’Origine et de la Qualité—although it retained its former acronym. The INAO brought its appellation system in line with new EU standards in 2009 and established the category of Appellation d’Origine Protégée (AOP). French AOPs fall within the EU’s Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) category, and the existing AOC and the new AOP designations

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Bordeaux

GuildSomm Admin — Fri, 03 Apr 2020 15:05:19 GMT

Revision 161 posted to Study-Guide by GuildSomm Admin on 4/3/2020 3:05:19 PM

Table of Contents

French Wine Law
Bordeaux
The Bordeaux Climate
Bordeaux Appellations
The Left Bank: Médoc
The Left Bank: Graves
The Right Bank
Bourg, Côtes de Bordeaux and Entre-Deux-Mers
Review Quizzes

French Wine Law

In 1935, the Institut National des Appellations d’Origine (INAO) was created to delimit and enforce France’s wine appellation system.

The Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée system, using early, self-imposed guidelines in Châteauneuf-du-Pape as a model, stipulated limits on yields, vineyard density, training and pruning techniques, grape varietals, methods of production, minimum alcohol levels, minimum must weights, and the geographical boundaries of each appellation. AOC wines must pass a tasting panel. The Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée (AOC) became a model for many other European appellation systems, as France’s controlled appellations assured authenticity and, to a degree, style. The INAO awarded the first AOCs in 1936; by 2017, 363 AOC appellations were granted for wine and brandy, while nearly 100 more were awarded to agricultural products (such as cheese and other foods). Over 75% of France’s wines and eaux-de-vie were released as AOC—hardly the intention of the system’s original proponents, who wished to protect and enshrine France’s most valuable wines. Like most appellation systems, France’s AOC had become a bloated category and one not necessarily indicative of quality.

In 2007, the INAO, which oversees the protected appellations of wines, spirits, cheeses, and other foodstuffs, became the L’Institut National de l’Origine et de la Qualité—although it retained its former acronym. The INAO brought its appellation system in line with new EU standards in 2009 and established the category of Appellation d’Origine Protégée (AOP). French AOPs fall within the EU’s Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) category, and the existing AOC and the new AOP designations

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Bordeaux

GuildSomm Admin — Fri, 03 Apr 2020 02:04:15 GMT

Revision 160 posted to Study-Guide by GuildSomm Admin on 4/3/2020 2:04:15 AM

Table of Contents

French Wine Law
Bordeaux
The Bordeaux Climate
Bordeaux Appellations
The Left Bank: Médoc
The Left Bank: Graves
The Right Bank
Bourg, Côtes de Bordeaux and Entre-Deux-Mers
Review Quizzes

French Wine Law

In 1935, the Institut National des Appellations d’Origine (INAO) was created to delimit and enforce France’s wine appellation system.

The Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée system, using early, self-imposed guidelines in Châteauneuf-du-Pape as a model, stipulated limits on yields, vineyard density, training and pruning techniques, grape varietals, methods of production, minimum alcohol levels, minimum must weights, and the geographical boundaries of each appellation. AOC wines must pass a tasting panel. The Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée (AOC) became a model for many other European appellation systems, as France’s controlled appellations assured authenticity and, to a degree, style. The INAO awarded the first AOCs in 1936; by 2017, 363 AOC appellations were granted for wine and brandy, while nearly 100 more were awarded to agricultural products (such as cheese and other foods). Over 75% of France’s wines and eaux-de-vie were released as AOC—hardly the intention of the system’s original proponents, who wished to protect and enshrine France’s most valuable wines. Like most appellation systems, France’s AOC had become a bloated category and one not necessarily indicative of quality.

In 2007, the INAO, which oversees the protected appellations of wines, spirits, cheeses, and other foodstuffs, became the L’Institut National de l’Origine et de la Qualité—although it retained its former acronym. The INAO brought its appellation system in line with new EU standards in 2009 and established the category of Appellation d’Origine Protégée (AOP). French AOPs fall within the EU’s Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) category, and the existing AOC and the new AOP designations

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Bordeaux

GuildSomm Admin — Fri, 03 Apr 2020 01:58:51 GMT

Revision 159 posted to Study-Guide by GuildSomm Admin on 4/3/2020 1:58:51 AM

Table of Contents

French Wine Law
Bordeaux
The Bordeaux Climate
Bordeaux Appellations
The Left Bank: Médoc
The Left Bank: Graves
The Right Bank
Bourg, Côtes de Bordeaux and Entre-Deux-Mers
Review Quizzes

French Wine Law

In 1935, the Institut National des Appellations d’Origine (INAO) was created to delimit and enforce France’s wine appellation system.

The Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée system, using early, self-imposed guidelines in Châteauneuf-du-Pape as a model, stipulated limits on yields, vineyard density, training and pruning techniques, grape varietals, methods of production, minimum alcohol levels, minimum must weights, and the geographical boundaries of each appellation. AOC wines must pass a tasting panel. The Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée (AOC) became a model for many other European appellation systems, as France’s controlled appellations assured authenticity and, to a degree, style. The INAO awarded the first AOCs in 1936; by 2017, 363 AOC appellations were granted for wine and brandy, while nearly 100 more were awarded to agricultural products (such as cheese and other foods). Over 75% of France’s wines and eaux-de-vie were released as AOC—hardly the intention of the system’s original proponents, who wished to protect and enshrine France’s most valuable wines. Like most appellation systems, France’s AOC had become a bloated category and one not necessarily indicative of quality.

In 2007, the INAO, which oversees the protected appellations of wines, spirits, cheeses, and other foodstuffs, became the L’Institut National de l’Origine et de la Qualité—although it retained its former acronym. The INAO brought its appellation system in line with new EU standards in 2009 and established the category of Appellation d’Origine Protégée (AOP). French AOPs fall within the EU’s Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) category, and the existing AOC and the new AOP designations

Tags: Bordeaux

Bordeaux

Ashley Hausman MW — Tue, 03 Mar 2020 19:48:34 GMT

Revision 158 posted to Study-Guide by Ashley Hausman MW on 3/3/2020 7:48:34 PM

Table of Contents

French Wine Law
Bordeaux
The Bordeaux Climate
Bordeaux Appellations
The Left Bank: Médoc
The Left Bank: Graves
The Right Bank
Bourg, Côtes de Bordeaux and Entre-Deux-Mers
Review Quizzes

French Wine Law

In 1935, the Institut National des Appellations d’Origine (INAO) was created to delimit and enforce France’s wine appellation system.

The Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée system, using early, self-imposed guidelines in Châteauneuf-du-Pape as a model, stipulated limits on yields, vineyard density, training and pruning techniques, grape varietals, methods of production, minimum alcohol levels, minimum must weights, and the geographical boundaries of each appellation. AOC wines must pass a tasting panel. The Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée (AOC) became a model for many other European appellation systems, as France’s controlled appellations assured authenticity and, to a degree, style. The INAO awarded the first AOCs in 1936; by 2017, 363 AOC appellations were granted for wine and brandy, while nearly 100 more were awarded to agricultural products (such as cheese and other foods). Over 75% of France’s wines and eaux-de-vie were released as AOC—hardly the intention of the system’s original proponents, who wished to protect and enshrine France’s most valuable wines. Like most appellation systems, France’s AOC had become a bloated category and one not necessarily indicative of quality.

In 2007, the INAO, which oversees the protected appellations of wines, spirits, cheeses, and other foodstuffs, became the L’Institut National de l’Origine et de la Qualité—although it retained its former acronym. The INAO brought its appellation system in line with new EU standards in 2009 and established the category of Appellation d’Origine Protégée (AOP). French AOPs fall within the EU’s Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) category, and the existing AOC and the new AOP designations

Tags: Bordeaux

Bordeaux

GuildSomm Admin — Wed, 18 Sep 2019 05:57:03 GMT

Revision 157 posted to Study-Guide by GuildSomm Admin on 9/18/2019 5:57:03 AM

Table of Contents

French Wine Law
Bordeaux
The Bordeaux Climate
Bordeaux Appellations
The Left Bank: Médoc
The Left Bank: Graves
The Right Bank
Bourg, Côtes de Bordeaux and Entre-Deux-Mers
Review Quizzes

French Wine Law

In 1935, the Institut National des Appellations d’Origine (INAO) was created to delimit and enforce France’s wine appellation system.

The Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée system, using early, self-imposed guidelines in Châteauneuf-du-Pape as a model, stipulated limits on yields, vineyard density, training and pruning techniques, grape varietals, methods of production, minimum alcohol levels, minimum must weights, and the geographical boundaries of each appellation. AOC wines must pass a tasting panel. The Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée (AOC) became a model for many other European appellation systems, as France’s controlled appellations assured authenticity and, to a degree, style. The INAO awarded the first AOCs in 1936; by 2015 over 366 AOC appellations were granted for wine and brandy, while another 44 were awarded to agricultural products. Over 50% of France’s wines were released as AOC—hardly the intention of the system’s original proponents, who wished to protect and enshrine France’s most valuable wines. Like most appellation systems, France’s AOC had become a bloated category and one not necessarily indicative of quality.

In 2007, the INAO, which oversees the protected appellations of wines, spirits, cheeses, and other foodstuffs, became the L’Institut National de l’Origine et de la Qualité—although it retained its former acronym. The INAO brought its appellation system in line with new EU standards in 2009 and established the category of Appellation d’Origine Protégée (AOP). French AOPs fall within the EU’s Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) category, and the existing AOC and the new AOP designations are complementary: going forward, producers

Tags: Bordeaux

Bordeaux

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Table of Contents

French Wine Law
Bordeaux
The Bordeaux Climate
Bordeaux Appellations
The Left Bank: Médoc
The Left Bank: Graves
The Right Bank
Bourg, Côtes de Bordeaux and Entre-Deux-Mers
Review Quizzes

French Wine Law

In 1935, the Institut National des Appellations d’Origine (INAO) was created to delimit and enforce France’s wine appellation system.

The Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée system, using early, self-imposed guidelines in Châteauneuf-du-Pape as a model, stipulated limits on yields, vineyard density, training and pruning techniques, grape varietals, methods of production, minimum alcohol levels, minimum must weights, and the geographical boundaries of each appellation. AOC wines must pass a tasting panel. The Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée (AOC) became a model for many other European appellation systems, as France’s controlled appellations assured authenticity and, to a degree, style. The INAO awarded the first AOCs in 1936; by 2015 over 366 AOC appellations were granted for wine and brandy, while another 44 were awarded to agricultural products. Over 50% of France’s wines were released as AOC—hardly the intention of the system’s original proponents, who wished to protect and enshrine France’s most valuable wines. Like most appellation systems, France’s AOC had become a bloated category and one not necessarily indicative of quality.

In 2007, the INAO, which oversees the protected appellations of wines, spirits, cheeses, and other foodstuffs, became the L’Institut National de l’Origine et de la Qualité—although it retained its former acronym. The INAO brought its appellation system in line with new EU standards in 2009 and established the category of Appellation d’Origine Protégée (AOP). French AOPs fall within the EU’s Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) category, and the existing AOC and the new AOP designations are complementary: going forward, producers

Tags: Bordeaux

Bordeaux

GuildSomm Admin — Wed, 18 Sep 2019 05:24:43 GMT

Revision 155 posted to Study-Guide by GuildSomm Admin on 9/18/2019 5:24:43 AM

Table of Contents

French Wine Law
Bordeaux
The Bordeaux Climate
Bordeaux Appellations
The Left Bank: Médoc
The Left Bank: Graves
The Right Bank
Bourg, Côtes de Bordeaux and Entre-Deux-Mers
Review Quizzes

French Wine Law

In 1935, the Institut National des Appellations d’Origine (INAO) was created to delimit and enforce France’s wine appellation system.

The Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée system, using early, self-imposed guidelines in Châteauneuf-du-Pape as a model, stipulated limits on yields, vineyard density, training and pruning techniques, grape varietals, methods of production, minimum alcohol levels, minimum must weights, and the geographical boundaries of each appellation. AOC wines must pass a tasting panel. The Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée (AOC) became a model for many other European appellation systems, as France’s controlled appellations assured authenticity and, to a degree, style. The INAO awarded the first AOCs in 1936; by 2015 over 366 AOC appellations were granted for wine and brandy, while another 44 were awarded to agricultural products. Over 50% of France’s wines were released as AOC—hardly the intention of the system’s original proponents, who wished to protect and enshrine France’s most valuable wines. Like most appellation systems, France’s AOC had become a bloated category and one not necessarily indicative of quality.

In 2007, the INAO, which oversees the protected appellations of wines, spirits, cheeses, and other foodstuffs, became the L’Institut National de l’Origine et de la Qualité—although it retained its former acronym. The INAO brought its appellation system in line with new EU standards in 2009 and established the category of Appellation d’Origine Protégée (AOP). French AOPs fall within the EU’s Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) category, and the existing AOC and the new AOP designations are complementary: going forward, producers

Tags: Bordeaux