Discover the top 100 best sweet wines of Vin de Pays of Vin de Pays as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the sweet wines that are popular of Vin de Pays and the best vintages to taste in this region.
Intermediate category between AOC and Vin de France (renamed IGP in 2009), 27% of national volume. Accessible, expressive wines defined by their grape: opulent Chardonnay, lively Sauvignon, round Merlot, peppery Syrah, floral Viognier with apricot. 76 IGP in France at 3 scales: regional (Pays d'Oc, Méditerranée, Val de Loire), departmental or local. Flexible rules, wide range of permitted grapes, free grape and vintage labelling.
From everyday treats to maker's gems.
Supple, fragrant reds with fine tannins and vibrant freshness, showing raspberry, violet, green pepper, pencil lead and gentle spice aromas. Star of the Loire as a single variety (Chinon, Bourgueil, Saumur-Champigny) and of the right bank of Bordeaux in blends (Cheval Blanc at 60%). Also in semi-dry Anjou rosés. A historic Bordeaux variety, parent of Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Carmenère.
sweet wines from the region of Vin de Pays go well with generally quite well with dishes of pork, game (deer, venison) or shellfish such as recipes of quiche without eggs, rabbit sautéed hunter or american style lobster tails, great chef style.
