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The A.O.C. Defined

Feb 23rd, 2009 | By admin | Category: All Things Wine

Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée (A.O.C)
Established in 1935, the A.O.C. defines and enforces the standards that tie a product to a specific geographic area. Although the A.O.C. has authority over numerous products (cheese, produce, etc.), it is its role in the production of French wine that is of the greatest interest.
As of late 2007, every major [...]