PCTE Group of Institutes

Ludhiana
BHMCT 3rd Semester
BH205 – Food and Beverage Service
PRESENTATION SYNOPSIS

TOPIC: Law/Quality control bodies of France for wines

NAME: Gurleen Singh Grewal
ROLL.NO: 2222832
OFFICIAL E-MAIL ADDRESS:Gurleengrewalpctebhmct2022@gmail.com

In France, there are several law and quality control bodies that oversee the production and
certification of wines. Some of the most prominent ones include:

1. Institut National de l'Origine et de la Qualité (INAO): The INAO is responsible for the
protection and certification of French agricultural products, including wines. They define
the Appellations d'Origine Contrôlée (AOC) system and issue licenses to producers who
comply with specific quality standards.

2. Comité Interprofessionnel des Vins de Champagne (CIVC): The CIVC is the governing
body for Champagne production. They regulate the entire Champagne production process,
from vineyard management to labeling and quality control.

3. Bureau Interprofessionnel des Vins de Bourgogne (BIVB): The BIVB oversees the
wine production in the Burgundy region. They establish the quality standards and
classification systems for the various Burgundy wines, including Grand Cru and Premier
Cru.
4. Syndicat des Vignerons Indépendants (SVI): The SVI represents independent
winegrowers in France. They promote and ensure quality and authenticity in the
production of wines, with a focus on the small-scale producers.

5. Vins de Pays Organization: Each region has its own Vins de Pays organization, which is
responsible for regulating the production of wines outside the strict AOC system. They
establish quality criteria and label wines accordingly.

These bodies work to ensure that wines produced in France meet certain quality standards
and comply with specific regulations, protecting the reputation and integrity of French
wines both domestically and internationally.

6. European Union Wine Regulations (1990s): France's wine laws were further influenced
by European Union (EU) regulations. The EU established its own classification system,
including Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) and Protected Geographical Indication
(PGI) designations, which align with France's AOC and IGP categories.

7. Modernization and Adaptation: Over the years, the French wine classification system
has undergone modernization and adaptation to address changes in winemaking practices,
consumer preferences, and global markets. The goal remains to maintain the authenticity,
quality, and diversity of French wines.

8. These laws and regulations have helped establish France as a world-renowned wine-
producing country and have contributed to the preservation of traditional winemaking
practices and the unique characteristics of different wine regions.

Reference link
www.quora.com
www.thewinecellarinsider.com