The flavor of stone in wine of Pays d'Oc
Discover the of Pays d'Oc wines revealing the of stone flavor during the olphactive analysis (nose) and during the gustative analysis (mouth).
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The single-grape IGP par excellence: modern, accessible, frank and fruity wines, the popular signature of the Midi. Spicy Syrah reds (pepper, blackberry), round Merlot, structured Cabernet, generous Grenache, supple Cinsault. Crisp, tangy rosés. Opulent Chardonnay whites, lively Sauvignon, floral, apricoty Viognier.
Mediterranean climate, 120,000 ha across 4 departments, 58 authorised grapes. Created in 1987, the largest French IGP by volume. Everyday wines, instant pleasure.
The word of the wine: Cryo-extraction
This technique was very popular at the end of the 80's in Sauternes, a little less so now. The grapes are frozen before pressing, and the water transformed into ice remains in the marc, only the sugar flows out. As with the concentrators, the "cryo" can also increase bad taste and greenness.
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What are the typical grape varieties with flavor de stone of Pays d'Oc?
- ViognierIn 17% of wines with flavor de stone
- ChardonnayIn 12% of wines with flavor de stone
- RoussanneIn 9% of wines with flavor de stone
- Chenin blancIn 6% of wines with flavor de stone
- Cabernet-sauvignonIn 6% of wines with flavor de stone
- Grenache blancIn 6% of wines with flavor de stone
- MourvèdreIn 5% of wines with flavor de stone
- MarsanneIn 5% of wines with flavor de stone
- MerlotIn 4% of wines with flavor de stone
- VermentinoIn 4% of wines with flavor de stone