appellation contrôlée
[ a-pe-la-syawnkawn-trohley ]
adjective
(of a French wine) having use of its name or designation controlled by the government with respect to the region of production, the variety of grapes used, and the level of quality maintained.
Origin of appellation contrôlée
1<French: controlled appellation
Words Nearby appellation contrôlée
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How to use appellation contrôlée in a sentence
Like wine or cheese producers, the quarries have even applied for an appellation contrôlée designation.
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