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+--- Thread: What exactly does "Gran Vin" mean on French wine labels? (/thread-16297.html)
- Cowboyin Blake - 04-28-2005
i see this on labels but can never find its meaning in books and what not. anyone be able to tell this novice the answer? Thanks!
- hotwine - 04-28-2005
Literally, it means the "grand wine" or the "big wine". I read it as indicating the primary product of the winery and that it's in full compliance with the rules of the region.
- Thomas - 04-29-2005
It means nothing of consequence. Grand vins= fine wine. The real information is found elsewhere on the label.
- Kcwhippet - 04-30-2005
Grand Vin is the other end of the scale from Vin Ordinaire. At least that's what they told me when I was working there.
- Thomas - 04-30-2005
KC, that's about the size of it. I don't believe it is part of the AOC regs--can say it, but it doesn't follow any specified winemaking...I could be wrong
[This message has been edited by foodie (edited 04-30-2005).]