The grade of French red wine can be seen on the label, and the grade of red wine is usually labeled on the label. The grades of French red wines can be divided into four levels, from high to low: Appellation d'Origine Contr?lée (AOC), Region d'Excellence (VDQS), Regional Dining Wine (VDP) and Everyday Dining Wine (VDT).

French red wine level (low - high)

1, daily wine (Vin de France)

Can be blended from the same or different regions of France. France has a long history of winemaking and excellent blending technology, so the quality of daily table wine is stable, and it is the most common wine on the table of the French public. The minimum alcohol content of this type of wine should not be less than 8.5% or 9%, and the maximum should not exceed 15%.

2. Regional wines (Vin de Pays (IGP)

These are upgraded from the best everyday table wines. Its origin must correspond to the specific appellation indicated on the label, and it must use recognized grape varieties. Finally, it has to be approved by a specialized French tasting committee.

3. Excellent regional table wines (V.D.Q.S)

The grade is located between regional table wines and legal regional wines. The production of these wines is strictly controlled by the Institut National des Appellations d`Origine.

4. Appellation d`Origine Controlee (A.O.C)

The highest grade of French wines, the grape varieties used, the minimum alcohol content, the maximum yield, the cultivation method, the pruning, and the winemaking method, etc., are all subjected to the most stringent monitoring. Only A.O.C. wines that have passed official analysis and assaying are awarded the A.O.C. certificate. It is this very strict regulation that ensures that A.O.C wines are always of the highest quality.

The most common AOC on the market is the AOC, which is not the same for all AOCs, but is also divided into appellation wines, village wines, intermediate wines, and column wines. The label of each bottle can be read on the wine.