📜 Saint-Pourçain
An appellation in the Allier department in central France with the local white Tressallier grape.
Saint-Pourçain is a protected designation of origin (PDO). Country: France. Part of: Loire Valley.
Main grape varieties: Gamay, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay. Wines made here: Red wine, White 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
📜 Saint-Pourçain ← main grape of ← 🍇 Gamay → kind of → 🍇 Grape varieties → kind of → 🍷 Wine
Links
- Related to
- 📍 Loire Valley
- Main grapes
- 🍇 Gamay, 🍇 Pinot Noir, 🍇 Chardonnay
- Wines
- 🍷 Red wine, 🍷 White wine, 🍷 Rosé, 🍷 Still wine
Frequently asked questions
Where is Saint-Pourçain?
Saint-Pourçain is a wine area in this country: France.
Which grapes are used for Saint-Pourçain wine?
Saint-Pourçain wine is made mainly from these grapes: Gamay, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay.
What does the Saint-Pourçain status mean?
Saint-Pourçain 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.