AOC/AOP Regulations
Département
- Yonne
Communes of Production
- Cravant, Irancy, Vincelottes
Styles and Encépagement
- Rouge:
- Principal Variety: Pinot Noir
- Accessory Varieties: Max. 10% combined Pinot Gris and César
Assemblage
- per encépagement (varieties must be vinified together)
Minimum Potential Alcohol
- 10.5%
Minimum Must Weights
- 180 g/l (171 g/l prior to 2011)
Maximum Residual Sugar
- 2 g/l
Élevage
- Wines may not be released until June 30 of the year following the harvest
Minimum Planting Density
- 7,000 vines per hectare
Maximum Yield (Rendement de Base)
- 52 hl/ha (45 hl/ha prior to 2011)
AOC Established
- 1999 (last updated 2011)
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