IGP Charentais

Wine from IGP Charentais comes out of France, where it sits as a wine region.

Sauvignon Blanc leads the plantings, with Chardonnay, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon alongside it.

The ground underneath is calcareous, clay and limestone.

The climate is maritime/oceanic.

The vineyards themselves read as coastal and riverside.

Red wine, white wine and rosé wine is what the region is known for, and in the glass it shows crisp and aromatic, varied styles, fresh and vibrant and showcasing bright berry flavors.

At the table these bottles work with seafood, poultry, grilled fish and vegetarian dishes.

decant before pouring.

Best drunk young.

In the glass.

White: Crisp and aromatic.

Red: Varied styles.

Rosé: Fresh and vibrant, Showcasing bright berry flavors.

Grapes planted here.

Bottles to look for.

• Brard Blanchard 'Les Couleurs de Sophie' Le Blanc Sec, IGP Charentais, France
• Brard Blanchard 'Les Couleurs de Sophie' Le Rouge, IGP Charentais, France
• Caves Jules Gautret 'Thalassa' Prestige Chardonnay, IGP Charentais, France
• Domaine de la Chauvilliere Blanc, IGP Charentais, France
• Domaine de la Chauvilliere Chardonnay, IGP Charentais, France
• Domaine de la Chauvilliere Cuvee Prestige Chardonnay, IGP Charentais, France
• Domaine de la Chauvilliere Cuvee Speciale Chardonnay, IGP Charentais, France
• Domaine de la Chauvilliere Merlot, IGP Charentais, France

At the table.

• Seafood
• Poultry
• Grilled fish
• Vegetarian dishes
• Light pastas

Serving and cellaring.

• decant before pouring.
• Best drunk young.

Nearby regions.

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