WineRegionsOld WorldFranceOther French RegionsAlsace
Cepage Grape variety (e .g . Riesling)
Cuvee Blend (normal practice in Alsace)
Grand Vin Wine with over 11% alcohol
Grand Cru The same
Reserve Exceptionnelle The same
Grande Reserve The same
Vendange Tardive Late picked wine
implying more strength and/or sweetness
Spatlese, Beerenauslese, etc These
German terms are sometimes used
Le Sigille de la Confrerie St-Etienne
A red seal awarded to particularly good
wines by the growers promotional body