AOC/AOP Regulations
Département
- Dordogne
Subzones (Geographic Designations)
- Fougueyrolles, Nastringues, Port-Sainte-Foy-et-Ponchapt, Saint-Antoine-de-Breuilh, Vélines
Styles and Encépagement
Blanc:
- Principal Varieties: Min. 50% Sémillon with Sauvignon Blanc, Sauvignon Gris, Muscadelle
- Accessory Varieties: Max. 10% Ondenc
Assemblage
- Min. 50% Sémillon
Minimum Potential Alcohol
- 17% (12% acquired)
Minimum Must Weight
- 255 g/l
Residual Sugar
- Min. 85 g/l
Minimum Planting Density
- 5,000 vines per hectare
Maximum Yield (Rendement de Base)
- 50 hl/ha
AOC Established
- 1937 (last updated 2011)
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