Jose wrote:
that's because French wines are usually not made with just one
grape varieties, and aficionados are supposed to know anyway;
in any case, the criterion used to earn a given 'appellation'
are very strict and well documented.


Yes, I know. But the French do not label their wines with the
"ingredients". We're supposed to "know". So why can't the Europeans
just "know" whatever it is they claim we don't disclose?


because it is not documented anywhere, unlike the requirements
for a given appellation that French wine makes must follow.

--Sylvain