📜 Haut-Poitou
Wines from the plateau north of Poitiers.
Haut-Poitou is a protected designation of origin (PDO). Country: France. Part of: Loire Valley.
Main grape varieties: Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Cabernet Franc, Gamay. Wines made here: White wine, Red wine, Rosé, Still wine.
The name is listed in eAmbrosia, the official EU register of geographical indications, and is protected throughout the EU.
How it connects to Wine
📜 Haut-Poitou ← main grape of ← 🍇 Gamay → kind of → 🍇 Grape varieties → kind of → 🍷 Wine
Links
- Related to
- 📍 Loire Valley
- Main grapes
- 🍇 Sauvignon Blanc, 🍇 Chardonnay, 🍇 Cabernet Franc, 🍇 Gamay
- Wines
- 🍷 White wine, 🍷 Red wine, 🍷 Rosé, 🍷 Still wine
Frequently asked questions
Where is Haut-Poitou?
Haut-Poitou is a wine area in this country: France.
Which grapes are used for Haut-Poitou wine?
Haut-Poitou wine is made mainly from these grapes: Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Cabernet Franc, Gamay.
What does the Haut-Poitou status mean?
Haut-Poitou is a protected designation of origin: the wine is made only in this area, under its rules and from permitted grapes.
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⚠️ Wine contains alcohol: adults only, drink in moderation. Wine usually contains sulphites; egg white or milk proteins are sometimes used for fining — important for allergies and for vegans.