Decoding French Wine Labels and Terms
Learn helpful information about French wine (by looking at the label) to find out what grape varieties are inside and what quality level they are.
How to read French wine labels (with translations) - Snippets of …
There are more than 3000 French wines with different names, designations, appellations (and price points). So looking at a French wine label on a bottle can sometimes make your head spin. With so many different wines to choose from, there’s a reason that sommeliers are …
French Wine Classifications & Label Terminology - Wine-Searcher
Understanding French wine labels requires a basic knowledge of France's wine terminology and laws. Below is an example label, and below that an explanation of French wine classifications. For comprehensive information about France and its wines, see France .
French Wine Classifications: How To Read French Wine Labels
2021年7月26日 · How to Read a French Wine Label? French wine labels can be intimidating, but they are very informative and useful for a true connoisseur. Understanding these labels can also tell you about a wine’s quality. Here is an example of French wine and its essential information shown on the label:
How To Actually Read the Terms on A French Wine Label - Food & Wine
2024年12月10日 · The result is that French wine labels, which are ostensibly meant to communicate to consumers what’s inside the bottle, have become a jumble of often confusing terms. The broadest French wine...
How To Decode A French Wine Label - Forbes
2024年9月8日 · A guide to the key elements of a French wine label, including its meaning and origins, and a guide to selecting the perfect bottle for any occasion.
Understanding French Wine Labels: Key Tips and Insights
2024年11月11日 · French wine labels show how a wine conforms with French and EU laws on provenance and quality standards of the appellation system, which is based on terroir (soils, climate, topography, and human factors) and its impact on wine production.
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2021年11月19日 · ABSTRACT： From the wine label, we can see not only the basic information, but also classification and style about the wine. Today, we will explain the various parlance that may appear on the French wine labels, so that you can quickly read the wine labels.
How to decipher a French wine label - The Wine Society
There’s a wealth of wine lingo that can turn up on labels – here are the most common ones: Brut (bone dry), sec (dry), demi-sec (medium-dry or off-dry), doux or moelleux (sweet). Blanc (white), rouge (red), rosé (pink). Château (castle/manor house), domaine (estate), cave (cellar).
How To Read a French Wine Label - The Kitchn
2019年5月24日 · Here are some tips on how to decipher a French wine label and purchase French wine confidently. Unlike wine labeling in the United States, labeling laws in France are incredibly strict, providing the consumer with a label packed full of pertinent information.