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Vin Délimité de Qualité Supérieure is a French appellation system (wrongly) considered inferior to the AOC system. It was introduced by the French government in 1949.
There aren't that many wines labelled VDQS, but they can be of very high quality. Often, they are a respected area outside the geographical limit of an AOC, and they are awaiting elevation to AOC status. Another example of a wine labelled VDQS might be that a winemaker within an AOC has chosen to blend in grape varietals that the appellation system doesn't allow. Many great French winemakers think the AOC system is too restrictive, and they flaunt the rules then declassify the wine to VDQS status. These wines can be terrific!
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