IGP Pays d'Oc Cite de Carcassonne

Wine from IGP Pays d’Oc Cite de Carcassonne comes out of IGP Pays d’Oc, France, where it sits as a sub-region.

Growers build the wines around Cabernet Sauvignon, filling out the blend with Chardonnay, Merlot, Grenache and Syrah, plus three more.

The ground underneath is clay, limestone and sand.

The climate is mediterranean, running notable rainfall.

Red wine, rosé wine and white wine is what the region is known for, and in the glass it shows blends of cabernet sauvignon, merlot, refreshing and fruity and varietal whites, plus two more.

At the table these bottles work with beef, venison, white fish and chilis & hot spicy food.

Serve chilled.

In the glass.

Red: Blends of cabernet sauvignon, Merlot.

Rosé: Refreshing and fruity.

White: Varietal whites, Chardonnay, Blends with sauvignon blanc.

Grapes planted here.

Bottles to look for.

• Bastion de la Cite Rose, IGP Pays d'Oc Cite de Carcassonne, France
• Chateau Auzias Pinot Noir, IGP Pays d'Oc Cite de Carcassonne, France
• Domaine Auzias Chardonnay - Viognier, IGP Pays d'Oc Cite de Carcassonne, France
• Domaine Auzias Montangne Noir, IGP Pays d'Oc Cite de Carcassonne, France
• Domaine Galetis Chardonnay, IGP Pays d'Oc Cite de Carcassonne, France
• Domaine Galetis Merlot, IGP Pays d'Oc Cite de Carcassonne, France
• Domaine Laroque Cabernet Franc, IGP Pays d'Oc Cite de Carcassonne, France
• Domaine Laroque Chardonnay, IGP Pays d'Oc Cite de Carcassonne, France

At the table.

• Beef
• Venison
• White Fish
• Chilis & Hot Spicy Food
• Tomato-based Dishes
• Chocolate & Caramel

Serving and cellaring.

• Serve chilled.

Nearby regions.

IGP Pays d'Oc Cite de Carcassonne: common questions

More from here: every wine region in France, or the wider IGP Pays d'Oc guide.