IGP Charentais, formerly known as vin de pays charentais up until 2009, is a French wine region and protected geographical indication ( indication géographique protégée). [1] [2] [3] It covers the French départements of Charente and Charente-Maritime in south-west France. [4]
Grape varieties
Red, rosé and dry white wines are produced in the IGP Charentais. [5]
Red varieties: Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Gamay, Merlot and Pinot Noir. These varieties are also used to produce rosé wine. [6]
White varieties: Chardonnay, Colombard, Sauvignon blanc. [6]
Soils
The most common soil type is clay-limestone, but more sandy soils are present in the coastal areas and on the île de Ré and île d'Oléron. [7]
Climate
The IGP Charentais has a moderate maritime climate. The average temperature is 13 °C. [7]
Taste profile
The Official Bulletin of the French Ministry of Agriculture outlines typical organoleptic profiles of IGP Charentais wines.
Red wines generally show a red fruit, ripe fruit and spice character. They are light in body but have nice structure and smooth tannins. [7]
White wines are characterized by their refreshing acidity and citrus aromas. [7]
Yields
The maximum yield is 90 hectoliters/hectare. [7]
Supplementary geographic designations
Wines with grapes harvested in the following sub-regions can be labelled with following supplementary designations: [8]
References
- ^ Robinson, Jancis, ed. (2015). Oxford Companion to Wine. Oxford University Press. p. 369. ISBN 9780198705383. Retrieved 9 November 2015.
- ^ "IGP Charentais Wine". Wine-searcher. Retrieved 26 October 2015.
- ^ Dougherty, Percy H., ed. (2012). The Geography of Wine: Regions, Terroir and Techniques. Springer. p. 62. ISBN 9789400704633. Retrieved 9 November 2015.
- ^ "The Charentais vineyard". Bernezac.com. Archived from the original on 18 May 2015. Retrieved 9 November 2015.
- ^ "Vin de Pays Charentais". Cognac Wine Tours. Archived from the original on 1 June 2015. Retrieved 9 November 2015.
- ^ a b "Our wines Vins de Pays Charentais". Vins de Pays Charentais. Archived from the original on 7 July 2015. Retrieved 26 October 2015.
- ^ a b c d e "CAHIER DES CHARGES DE L'INDICATION GEOGRAPHIQUE PROTEGEE " CHARENTAIS "". Bulletin Officiel - Ministère de l'Agriculture. Ministère de l'Agriculture. 27 August 2015. Retrieved 26 October 2015.
- ^ Gerbod, Catherine; Droulhiole, Michel (2015). Dico-guide 2016 des vins de France. Leduc.s Editions. p. 104. ISBN 9791028506148. Retrieved 26 October 2015.