📜 Franche-Comté
Regional wine of the historical Franche-Comté region in eastern France.
Franche-Comté is a protected geographical indication (PGI). Country: France.
Main grape varieties: Franc Noir de la Haute-Saône, Gueuche Noir. Wines made here: Red wine, White wine, Rosé, Still wine.
The name is listed in eAmbrosia, the official EU register of geographical indications, and is protected throughout the EU.
Links
- Part of
- 🗺️ French wine
- Grapes
- 🍇 Franc Noir de la Haute-Saône, 🍇 Gueuche Noir
- Wines
- 🍷 Red wine, 🍷 White wine, 🍷 Rosé, 🍷 Still wine
Frequently asked questions
Where is Franche-Comté?
Franche-Comté is a wine area in this country: France.
Which grapes are used for Franche-Comté wine?
Franche-Comté wine is made mainly from these grapes: Franc Noir de la Haute-Saône, Gueuche Noir.
What does the Franche-Comté status mean?
Franche-Comté is a protected geographical indication: a link to the place is required, but the rules are looser than for a designation of origin.
Similar
📜 Charentais · 📜 Coteaux de Coiffy · 📜 Coteaux de l'Ain · 📜 Haute-Marne · 📜 Méditerranée · 📜 Puy-de-Dôme
⚠️ Wine contains alcohol: adults only, drink in moderation. Wine usually contains sulphites; egg white or milk proteins are sometimes used for fining — important for allergies and for vegans.