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AOC/AOP (ah-oh-SAY / ah-oh-PAY) Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée/Protégée - Legal designation guaranteeing origin and production methods

Assemblage (ah-sahn-BLAHZH) The blending of different grape varieties, vineyards, or vintages to create the final wine

Appellation (ah-peh-lah-see-OHN) A legally defined wine region with specific regulations