Châtillon-en-Diois AOP

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Chat about Châtillon-en-Diois AOP

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Near Die, Châtillon-en-Diois AOP is an anomaly for Gamay-based reds and rosés and whites based on Aligoté and Chardonnay.

A still (non sparkling) wine available in three colours that was accorded an AOC in 1975. The red and rosé are produced from gamay, pinot noir and syrah and are produced only from the vineyards around the village of the same name while the white wine is produced by thirteen communes.

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AOC Established

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1975

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Assemblage for Châtillon-en-Diois AOP

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Blanc: none specified

Rouge/Rosé: Min. 60% Gamay

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Styles and Encépagement Châtillon-en-Diois AOP

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Blanc: Chardonnay and Aligoté
Rouge: min. 75% Gamay, plus Pinot Noir and Syrah
Rosé: min. 75% Gamay, plus Pinot Noir and Syrah