In order to be entitled to the “Coteaux du Languedoc” appellation, followed by the
“Pic Saint-Loup” denomination, the wines must be made exclusively from the following grape varieties, to the exclusion of all others:
Red wines
- Main grape varieties: Syrah noire, Grenache noir, Mourvèdre noir.
A blend of at least two of the main varieties is mandatory;
- Complementary grape varieties: Cinsault noir, Carignan noir, these two varieties must make up no more than ten percent (10%) of the vineyard area claimed for the said appellation.
Rosé wines
- Main grape varieties: Syrah noire, Grenache noir, Mourvèdre noir.
A blend of at least two of the main varieties is mandatory;
- Complementary grape varieties: Cinsault noir, this variety must make up no more than thirty percent (30%) of the vineyard area claimed for the said appellation.
In order to be entitled to the “Coteaux du Languedoc” appellation, followed by the “Pic Saint-Loup” name, the wines must come from grapes harvested at the correct maturity and have a minimum alcohol by volume reading of above 11.5 per cent (11°5 ABV).
PS: The maximum yields authorised to obtain the “Coteaux du Languedoc” appellation, followed by the “Pic Saint-Loup” name, are 50 Hl per hectare.
The benefit of the “Coteaux du Languedoc” appellation, followed by the
“Pic Saint-Loup” name, can only be granted:
- to Rosé wines made from young vines from the third year following that during which the plantation was carried out by 31st August.
- to Red wines made from young vines from the sixth year following that during which the plantation was carried out by 31st August.
Maximum density is 4000 vine plants per hectare for all new plantations or replantations carried out from 1990.
In order to be entitled to the “Coteaux du Languedoc” appellation, followed by the “Pic Saint-Loup”
name, the wines must come from vines trained short (Gobelet or Cordon de Royat), with a maximum of eight spurs and a maximum of one bud per spur.