Questions and Answers
What are three diseases/pests that nearly devastated the wine industry in France in the early 20th Century?
Powdery mildew, Phylloxera, Downy mildew
What factors caused serious setbacks to the French wine industry during the later part of the 19th and early 20th centuries, creating shortages in the supply of wine?
Devastating wine diseases and pests, World War One, World War Two
What year were the first AOCs in France officially awarded?
1936
What percentage of grapes must come from the names AOC/AOP stated on a wine label?
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What appellation would a rosé wine from the Bordeaux region be entitled to use?
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If an estate producing a white wine labels it as Haut Médoc AOC, what appellation would be on the label?
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The more traditional French Quality Level 'Vin de Pays' falls into which tier of the more modern French quality classification?
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In order to use the term 'Vin de France' on a wine label, what standard must be met?
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Study Notes
Diseases and Pests Impacting French Wine
- Early 20th-century French wine industry faced near devastation from three main threats: Powdery mildew, Phylloxera, and Downy mildew.
Setbacks to the French Wine Industry
- The latter part of the 19th and early 20th centuries was marked by significant challenges including:
- Severe wine diseases and pests leading to crop loss.
- Interruptions caused by World War One and World War Two, resulting in wine shortages.
AOC Classification
- The first Appellations d'Origine Contrôlée (AOCs) were officially awarded in France in 1936, marking a significant development in wine classification.
Grapes Origin Requirement
- Wines labeled with AOC/AOP must contain 100% of grapes from the specified region stated on the label, ensuring authenticity.
Bordeaux Rosé Appellation
- A rosé wine produced in the Bordeaux region is entitled to use the Bordeaux AOC designation, enhancing its regional identity.
Regulations for Haut Médoc AOC
- Wines labeled as Haut Médoc AOC are mandated to be dry red wines; however, if an estate produces a white wine, it would be labeled as Bordeaux AOC.
Vin de Pays Classification
- Traditionally classified as "Vin de Pays," this quality level now falls under the Indication Géographique Protégée (IGP) tier in the contemporary French quality classification system.
Vin de France Standards
- To use the term "Vin de France" on a wine label, all grapes utilized in the wine’s production must originate from France, upholding national standards.
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