South of France - Languedoc - IGP wines
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Describe IGP wines of Languedoc in figures
- Nearly 70% of production Languedoc
- Regulations more flexible than AOC, max yields
- 90 hl/ha red and white
- 100 hl/ha rosé
- 58 grape varieties are allowed
- Production levels give per hectare more volume and lower cost; attractive for inexpensive priced wines; commercial succes.
Which category has been at the root of the commercial succes in Languedoc
- IGP wines, especially when labelled with a grape variety
- High volumes, low cost per hectare due to high yields
Which are the Three forms of IGP in France that can overlap?
- Regional = IGP pays d'Oc
- for all Languedoc/Roussillon
- Departemental
- e.g. IGP Gard
- Smaller unit named after historical or geographical feature
- e.g. IGP Côtes de Tongue
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IGP Pays d'Oc is a regional IGP for the whole of Languedoc-Roussilon, and by far the biggest producer of IGP wines in France. Give more facts.
- 10-15% of all French wine
- Biggest producer of IGP wines in France
- Red just over 50% of total production
- White 25% of total production, Rose slightly less than 25%
- usually fresh, fruity and unoaked > expression of variety
- good-very good
- inexpensive - medium priced
- top four grape varieties for single variety IGP wines:
- Merlot
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Chardonnay
- Syrah
- next: Grenache noir, sauvignon blanc, cinsaut and 21% others
- Half production sold in France (supermarkets, and hospitality)
- Export Germany - Netherlands - Belgium
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