"Vin de France" is a designation for a type of French wine that does not meet the requirements of a particular wine-producing region or appellation, and therefore cannot bear a regional designation such as AOC or AOP.
Vin de France is the lowest category of French wine and can be obtained by blending grapes from different regions of France. The requirements for Vin de France are fewer and less strict than for the other categories of French wine.
The Vin de France appellation was created to allow wine producers to produce wine without meeting the requirements of a specific appellation, and to provide consumers with a cheaper alternative to other, more expensive wine products.
The requirements for Vin de France include, among other things:
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Geography: The wine must be produced in France. The grapes must be grown in France.
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Quality: The wine must meet the minimum requirements for wine quality and safety.
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Taste: The wine must meet the minimum requirements for the wine's composition and taste.
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Grape variety: There are no restrictions on which grape varieties may be used in the production of Vin de France, and there are also fewer restrictions in relation to how it may be produced.
Thus, Vin de France is a simple and affordable option for consumers looking for a regular wine without having to pay for an appellation.
