Wines made from Chasan grapes of Vin de Pays
Discover the best wines made with Chasan as a single variety or as a blend of Vin de Pays.
Aromatic and structured whites with a golden robe, full mouthfeel and preserved acidity, with aromas of yellow fruits (peach, pear), citrus, white flowers (acacia), light honey and sunny Mediterranean notes. Productive and well-adapted to hot climates. Grown in Languedoc-Roussillon for IGP Pays d'Oc, as single-variety or blended cuvées. A French hybrid created in 1958 in Montpellier by Paul Truel (Palomino × Chardonnay).
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.