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Famous French wines are known to everyone, but do you know about their appellation and where they originate from?
The appellation identifies wines according to the geographical origin of their production. Each appellation is a legal indication, with its own rules with clear objectives to ensure a high level of quality and excellence. France has presented three categories of appellation: vin de France, the protected geographical indication or IGP (Indication Geographique Protégée) and the protected designation of origin or PDO (we always see from time to time the controlled designation of origin or AOC).
The Grands Crus of Bordeaux are all at the highest level of appellation - AOP (Appellation d’Origine Protégée)means the wine came from a specific regulated region which can be a large area (such as Bordeaux) which ensures flawless traceability thanks to precise control of the cultivated area, the yield and the vinification. Appellation d'origine contrôlée system: Appellation of Controlled Origin, a classification created by the French government in the 1950s.
Organic/biodynamic wines are increasing become popular. Father of organic farming Rudolf Steiner (1861–1925), who gave Agriculture Course in 1924.He started organic movement.
It includes ecological values, emphasizing spiritual and mystical perspectives.
Finding the right wine to pair with sea food depends not only on the type of fish but champagne is essential such as Pierre Gobillard-Blanc de blancs for its lightness, its minerality and floral aromas.