AOC
Appellation d'Origine Controle - France’s appellation of origin system, established in the 1930s to regulate factors such as production areas, vine varieties, yields, alcoholic strength and winemaking techniques. As wine labeling laws continue to evolve under European Union regulations, AOC regions will transition to the Appellation d'Origine Protégée (AOP), though AOC may continue to appear on labels for a number of years.