On Wed, 10 Aug 2005 11:18:39 +0200, Michael Pronay >
wrote:

>Timothy Hartley > wrote:
>
>> [Naming grape varieties on labels]
>
>The direction this discussion runs is absolutely moot.
>
>The problem does not arise with high-end appellations.
>
>The real problem: Why should a plain AOC "Bordeaux" wine not be
>able to mention "Merlot" or "Sauvignon Blanc"? Why should a "Côtes
>du Rhône" not be able to say "Viognier" or "Syrah"? Why should a
>"Côtes de Provences" not be able to mention "Grenache"?
>
>I don't see any sense in not permitting to mention the grape
>variety onj these type of wines.

Absolutely. I was just in the process of formulating a post with an
identical point of view.

I have noticed that some low-end Bx and Burg *is* varietally labelled
in the UK. Someone told me this was illegal, but tolerated for
bottles exported from France. But I have a feeling that it might be
toitally legal now. Anyone with more up to date information?

Until is is accepted practice, Bx producers have a particular problem
in that they have no Vin de Pays alternatives to A0C. Or has that
changed now as well?
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Steve Slatcher
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