AOC/AOP Regulations
Département
- Hérault, Aude
Communes of Production
- Azille (Aude); Azillanet, Cesseras, Félines-Minervois, La Livinière, Siran (Hérault)
Styles and Encépagement
- Rouge:
- Principal Varieties: Min. 60% combined Grenache, Lladoner Pelut, Mourvèdre, and Syrah (min. 40% Mourvèdre and Syrah)
- Accessory Varieties: Carignan, Cinsault, Terret Noir, Rivairenc, and Piquepoul Noir
Assemblage
- At least 2 varieties must be present in the blend. Principal varieties compose at least 40% of the blend.
- Grenache, Mourvèdre, Syrah, Cinsault and Carignan together compose at least 80% of the blend.
Minimum Potential Alcohol
- 12.5%
Minimum Must Weight
- 212 g/l
Maximum Residual Sugar
- 3 g/l (4 g/l if potential alcohol is greater than 14%)
Élevage
- Wines may not be released until November 1 of the year following the harvest
Minimum Planting Density
- 4,000 vines per hectare
Maximum Yield (Rendement de Base)
- 45 hl/ha
Principal Soils
- Limestone
AOC Established
- 1999 (last updated 2011)
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