appellation contrôlée

 
Pronunciation: /apəˌlasjɒ̃ kənˈtrɒleɪ, apɛlasjɔ̃ kɔ̃tʀole/
(also appellation d'origine /ˌdɒrɪˈʒiːn, dɔʀiʒin/ contrôlée)

noun

  • a description awarded to French wine guaranteeing that it was produced in the region specified, using vines and production methods which satisfy the regulating body.

Origin:

French, literally 'controlled appellation'