AOC/AOP Regulations
Département
- Moselle, Meurthe-et-Moselle
Commune
- Ancy-sur-Moselle, Arnaville, Châtel-Saint-Germain, Contz-les-Bains, Dornot, Fey, Haute-Kontz, Jussy, Laquenexy, Lessy, Lorry-Mardigny, Marange-Silvange, Marieulles, Novéant-sur-Moselle, Plappeville, Scy-Chazelles, Sierck-les-Bains, Sainte-Ruffine, Vaux, Vic-sur-Seille (Moselle départment); Arnaville (Meurthe-et-Moselle département)
Styles and Encépagement
- Blanc:
- Principal Varieties: Min. 70% combined Auxerrois (min. 30% unless property is less than 2 hectares), Müller-Thurgau, and Pinot Gris
- Accessory Varieties: Pinot Blanc, Riesling, and max. 10% Gewurztraminer
- Rouge: 100% Pinot Noir
- Rosé:
- Principal Variety: Min. 70% Pinot Noir
- Accessory Variety: Gamay
- Varietally-Labeled Pinot Gris
- Varietally-Labeled Müller-Thurgau
Assemblage
- Blanc: Min 50% Auxerrois, max. 10% Gewurztraminer
- Rosé: per encépagement
- Varietally-Labeled wines must contain 100% of the stated variety
Minimum Potential Alcohol
- Blanc/Rosé: 10%
- Rouge: 10.5%
- Varietally-Labeled Pinot Gris: 10%
- Varietally-Labeled Müller-Thurgau: 9%
Minimum Must Weights
- Blanc/Rosé: 170 g/l
- Rouge: 180 g/l
- Varietally-Labeled Pinot Gris: 170 g/l
- Varietally-Labeled Müller-Thurgau: 153 g/l
Maximum Residual Sugar
- Blanc/Rosé: 4 g/l
- Rouge: 3 g/l
Rosé Production
- De-stemming and maceration of red grapes for 24-48 hours is mandatory
Minimum Planting Density
- 5,000 vines per hectare
Maximum Yield (Rendement de Base)
- Blanc: 68 hl/ha
- Rosé: 60 hl/ha
- Rouge: 55 hl/ha
AOC Established
- 2011 (last updated 2011)
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