The French wine classification can be divided into four levels. If the price is represented by a pyramid, the order from base to top is: daily table wine (Vin de France), regional table wine (Vin de Pays), fine regional table wine (V.D.Q.S), and authorized regional wine (A.O.C). Generally speaking, the closer you are to the top of the pyramid, the higher the price. [1]

The French Parliament passed a resolution on October 6, 2009, with the reform of the French Wine Industry Organization (OCM) and the new category of Vin de France that does not indicate the grape variety and year. The establishment of L'ANIVIT (the French national daily table wine and local table wine industry association) changed its name to L'ANIVIN DEFRANCE (the French national wine industry association), Vin De Table (everyday table wine) and the "T" in L'ANIVIT All will disappear. French daily table wine VDT was renamed VDF (Vin de France). After August 1, 2009, all VDPs in the EU will be renamed IGPs. The grades are: VDF, IGP, VDQS, AOC[2]

1. Daily table wine (Vin de France)

It can be blended with wine from the same production area or different production areas in France. Become. France has a long history of winemaking and superb blending technology, so the quality of daily table wine is stable and it is the most common wine on the French public table. The minimum alcohol content of such wine shall not be less than 8.5% or 9%, and the maximum alcohol content shall not exceed 15%.

2. Regional table wine (Vin de Pays, IGP)

Upgraded from the best daily table wine. The origin must be consistent with the specific region indicated on the label and must use recognized grape varieties. Finally, it must be approved by a dedicated French wine tasting committee.

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

The level is between regional table wine and legal regional wine. The production of this type of wine is strictly controlled by the French Appellations of Origin Management Committee (Institut National des Appellations d`Origine).

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

The highest level of French wine, its grape varieties, minimum alcohol content, maximum yield, cultivation method, Pruning and winemaking methods are subject to the strictest supervision. Only wines from legal production areas that have passed official analysis and testing can obtain A.O.C certificates. It is this very strict regulation that ensures the consistent noble quality of A.O.C wines.