MAAP says: France increases harvest

However, the department admits that there could be another reduction before the end of the harvest, since the weather might have some negative effects on the plants. The press says: "Everything is under control, however, a wet climate can be expected and thus, everyone should be prepared for fungal infestation".

*IGP, AOP: The new classification in France, which will be introduced in the 2012 vintage, will only have three different categories instead of four. The first and lowest category is: "Vin de France", which categorizes table wine and which replaces the old category "Vin de Table". The second and middle category is "IGP" (Indication Géographique Protégée) and replaces „Vin de Pays“. The third and highest category is „AOP“ (Appellation d'Origine Protégée), which will be used instead of the old "AOC". (red.yoopress)