Wines made from Caladoc grapes of Vin de Pays

Discover the best wines made with Caladoc as a single variety or as a blend of Vin de Pays.

More informations about the variety Caladoc

Deeply coloured, structured reds with a dense purple robe, smooth tannins and a round palate, with aromas of blackberry, blackcurrant, plum, garrigue, spice and balsamic notes. Good short-to-medium ageing. Vinified in blends and as single varietal in IGP Pays d'Oc and Méditerranée (Languedoc-Roussillon, Provence), also adopted in Morocco, Tunisia, Israel and Spain. A Grenache × Malbec cross created in 1958 by Paul Truel in Montpellier (INRA).

More informations about the region of Pays d'Oc

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.

What are the typical flavors of the Caladoc grape variety?