French Wine Labels

[winerific]

AAAH! I'm lost! I do fine(fine being relative) except when it comes to European, particularly French wine labels. Not speaking/reading French probably has a lot to do with that [img]http://wines.com/ubb2/smile.gif[/img] Can anyone simplify -maybe just a few things to look for on the label without having to know the entire label?? Maybe a few good apellations (sp?) to look for...I feel like I'm missing out on a lot because I avoid them.