Letter mystery

Published Tuesday 03 July 2018 - 08:42 Modified Tuesday 03 July 2018 - 08:42

I read Jonathan Hesford’s article on wine labels – then looked at one on my Côtes-du-Rhône AoP wine box and have to ask – what does BC mean?

Vivienne Kincaid, by email

Jonathan Hesford replies: I have not seen this before but, after research, I believe it is the brand name of the capsule manufacturer.

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