I'm an architect and designer and I think the blue and red label look as bit cheap. Of the three I prefer the grapevine label .... but I agree with the previous comment that a professional designer (graphic artist) is probably

a wise investment since you want this label to brand your wine and look

great for years to come. bon chance!

I agree with the first comment, but even more so- I think rouge-bleu sucks as a brand name for wine, is confusing even.

Of the three designs I prefer the first, and agree that a professional design is essential, but voted for "back to the drawing board."

The design on the right has to much blue in proportion to red, and what does the bee and the moon mean?

The middle design is just maladroit.

This is very exciting, and it is kind of you both to allow your loyal readership to contribute. I spent years as a creative director, so I will offer a few professional comments. First, i do suggest a graphic designer but the first label to me is too "neo" and California-ish. Your story is so romantic--I long to see something of that in the label. I do not thing Rouge-Bleu is limiting... it reminds me of the fields of wild poppies against the blue Provence sky, which we were privileged to fall in love with for the first time in June. A little more romance in the design would be wonderful, and you probably do need a professional designer. There is a huge art book of wine labels that I saw at Greystone, the Culinary Institute of America campus in the Napa Valley. You might want to take a look at it if you can find it. (I didn't vote because I don't think any of the three is quite on the mark--remember that this will be the "face" you present to the world. One other thing: there is no need, as you two both know, to change the label once you've established the design--that's too "California", I think, for France. Bonne chance! Vous avez beaucoup de courage, et je vous souhaite beaucoup de succes!

I thought the first (left) had the most pizzaz, but could use a little something else perhaps, down below. The ladybug reference is a bit confusing (aphids on the vines???), but I thought that design had the most potential. The middle one I found to be too busy and not distinct enough. The right one, if I can remember now, also seemed subdued or low-key. Use something that will grab people's attention. Of course that may be a California marketing idea. Otherwise, maybe a pro is the way to go. I am not a marketing expert, just a photobug. Bonne chance! KR

I like tha drawing on the cover of your book. I think that something like that would be a better label for your wine. The lables that yu have really dose not say quality wine.

Love the name and the story--and especially your French-word-a-day. It is helping to improve my French. We are going to Dijon at the end of this month and I will be looking for "virgin" wine labels. I want to decorate my kitchen with them. If anyone can direct me to a place that will part with their labels -let me know. The labels do not come off bottles well enough to use.

Merci.

I don't like any of these labels for you!

These are for a wine being mass produced and marketed internationally. This is NOT your wine!

I like the idea of the ladybug and moon, but not in this presentation. Not sure if everyone will get the symbolism. I don't like the name but love the story. Maybe "La Domaine Rouge-Bleu" would work.

I was a wine buyer specialying in small production, family owned, unique and/or hard to find wines. This IS your wine! But I would not have put it on the shelf with any of these labels.

Jean-Marc, we have tasted wine together and I am surprised at the labels you are showing to represent your wine.

I must also say how brave you are to open yourself up to this criticism and to thank you for sharing it with us.

Your friend from SF, Muriel