Languedoc Pt 10 - IGP Flashcards
How many IGPs in Languedoc?
20 -Regional, departmental and zonal.
Which is the most important IGP in Languedoc?
Regional Pays d’OC. It is France’s largest IGP and most exported.
When was IGP Pays d’Oc awarded? Styles?
Awarded in 1987 for dry white, rose,red and sweet white.
How important to Languedoc production is single varietal wines?
They produce over 92% of all Fench varietal wines.
What are the most common grapes used in varietal red wines of Pays d’Oc? IGP?
Merlot, Cab.Sauv., Syrah - over 80%
What are the most common grapes used in varietal white wines of Pays d’Oc? IGP?
Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Viognier - almost 85%
What are the most common grapes used in varietal rose wines of Pays d’Oc? IGP?
Grenache, Cinsault, Syrah - around 80%
What is the % for each style of wine in Pays d’Oc IGP.
Red - 54%;
25% - White;
21% - Rose
What is the area covered by Pays d’Oc IGP?
It covers around half the planted area of Languedoc and Roussillon and produces half of total production (circa 6.5 million hectolitres)
How big is Pays d’Oc production in world terms?
It is around half of Australia’s production and 1/3rd of USA.
What is the difference in IGP rules and those of an AOC?
They are less strict but have some regulations.
Is tasting panel approval required for Pays d’Oc wines?
Yes
What is the rule for non-varietal wines in Pays d’Oc?
They must consist of more than 50% of primary grapes and less than 50% of secondary grapes in any wine style.
What is the labelling rule for non-varietal wines in Pays d’Oc?
Thye can show the various varieties provided they are principal grapes and each at least form 15% of the total.
Can white and red grapes be mixed in Pays d’Oc wines?
Yes - provided they are fermented together and white grapes form no more tahn 20% of the final blend.
