Appellation d'origine contrôlée Appellation d'origine contrôlée The appellation d'origine contrôlée (AOC; ; "protected designation of origin") is the French certification granted to certain French geographical indications for wines, cheeses, butters, and other agricultural products, all under the auspices of the government bureau "Institut national des appellations d'origine", now called Institut national de l'origine et de la qualité (INAO). It is based on the concept of "terroir". The origins of AOC date to the year 1411, when Roquefort was regulated by a parliamentary decree. The first French law on viticultural designations of origin dates to August 1, 1905, whereas the first modern law was
Don't Tell Me What to Do Don't Tell Me What to Do "for Baby Animals' song of the same name, see "Don't Tell Me What to Do (Baby Animals song)" "Don't Tell Me What to Do" is a song written by Harlan Howard and Max D. Barnes, and recorded by American country music artist Pam Tillis. It was released in December 1990 as the first single from the album "Put Yourself in My Place". The song reached number 5 on the "Billboard" Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart Marty Stuart recorded this song under the title "I'll Love You Forever (If I Want To)" in 1988