Champagne Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée (AOC)

Champagne Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée (AOC) is a French certification that guarantees Champagne wine is produced in the specific Champagne region following strict rules. It ensures the wine’s quality, origin, and production methods are authentic, including the use of traditional grape varieties, particular vineyard practices, and specific aging processes. The AOC designation protects the reputation of Champagne by preventing imitation and ensuring consumers receive genuine product that reflects the region’s unique characteristics. Essentially, it’s a quality seal that assures the wine’s authenticity and adherence to traditional Champagne-making standards.