AOC/AOP Regulations
Département
- Indre-et-Loire, Maine-et-Loire, Vienne, Deux-Sèvres, Loir-et-Cher
Styles
- Vin Mousseux Blanc
- Vin Mousseux Rosé
- Crémant de Loire wines may include the geographical designation „Val de Loire“
Encépagement
- Chenin Blanc, Chardonnay, Orbois, Cabernet Franc, Grolleau, Grolleau Gris, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pineau d’Aunis
Assemblage
- Max. 30% combined Cabernet Sauvignon and Pineau d’Aunis
Minimum Potential Alcohol
- 9%
Minimum Must Weight
- Blanc: 192 g/l
- Rosé/Rouge: 202 g/l
Maximum Residual Sugar
- 144 g/l
Sparkling Wine Requirements
- Traditional Method Secondary Fermentation
- The wines must spend a min. 9 months on the lees prior to dégorgement, and may not be released for a min. 12 months after the date of tirage
- Min. 4 atmospheres of pressure
Harvest Method
- Manual harvesting is mandatory.
Minimum Planting Density
- Within Anjou AOP: 4,000 vines per hectare
- Within Touraine AOP: 4,500 vines per hectare
Maximum Yield (Rendement de Base)
- 74 hl/ha (100 liters per 150 kg max. press yield)
AOC Established
- 1975 (last updated 2011)
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