Vins de Pays: are country wines that are defined by labeled by the regions that they come from, for example Bourgogne or Loire
Vins d’Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée (AOC):
Also called Appellation d’ Origine Protégée (AOP)
the AOC is the top category that regulates wine region boundaries, grape varieties, and wine producing practices throughout France. However, the specific regulations differ from region to region.
