Sud-Ouest

The vineyards of the South West are a sprawling mosaic of plots which stretch from the hillsides of the Pyrenees to the foothills of the Massif Central.

The vineyards of the South West

The oceanic climate is mild and humid, with influences coming both from the Mediterranean and the mountains. 31 appellations make up the vineyards of the South West, for an average annual production of 2 800 000hl. Approximately 12 500ha are planted with a large palette of grape varietals.

Vineyards & varietals of the South West

The Bordeaux varietals, such as the two Cabernets, Merlot and Sauvignon Blanc, are completed by a large range of local varietals which produce wines of character in each appellation. The main indigenous varieties of the South West are:

Black Varietals AOP Duras, Fer Servadou, Négrette Prunelard, Tannat.
White Varietals : Arrufiac, Baroque, Gros Manseng, Loin de l’œil, Ondenc, Petit Manseng .