AOC/AOP Regulations
Département
- Gironde
Communes of Production
- Baurech, Béguey, Cadillac,Capian, Cardan, Donzac, Gabarnac, Haux, Langoiran, Laroque, Lestiac, Monprimblanc, Omet, Paillet,Rions, Saint-Germain-de-Grave, Saint-Maixant, Semens, Tabanac, Le Tourne, Verdelais et Villenave-de-Rions
Styles and Encépagement
- Blanc: Blanc: Muscadelle, Sauvignon Blanc, Sauvignon Gris, Sémillon
Assemblage
- per encépagement
Minimum Potential Alcohol
- Blanc: 15% (12% acquired)
Minimum Must Weights
- Blanc: 255 g/l
Minimum Residual Sugar
- Blanc: 51 g/l
Élevage
- Wines may not be released until March 31 of the year following the harvest
Minimum Planting Density
- 4,500 vines per hectare
Maximum Yield (Rendement de Base)
- Blanc: 37 hl/ha
AOC Established
- 1973 (last updated 2011)
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