also: アペラシオン・ドリジーヌ・コントロレ
noun
protected designation of origin (France); AOC
Refers specifically to the French certification system for agricultural products, especially wine and cheese. The term is a direct loan from French and is used in Japanese contexts discussing French food and wine regulations.
from French Appellation d'origine contrôlée
このワインはアペラシオンドリジーヌコントローレの認証を受けている。
This wine has received AOC certification.
フランスのチーズにはアペラシオンドリジーヌコントローレが付いているものが多い。
Many French cheeses carry the AOC label.