Floc de Gascogne
Floc de Gascogne is a French aperitif , a specialty of the French southwest, historically known as Gascogne (the Sud-Ouest ), which belongs to the group of fortified wines .
It is obtained from a mixture of unfermented grape juice and Armagnac , which must come from the same winery according to the rules of the CIVSO winegrowing association. It has an alcohol content of 16 to 18% by volume and is white or pink in color. Since November 27, 1990, the wine has had the status of an Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée (AOC for short).
There are two types of Floc de Gascogne:
- The white floc is made from Colombard , Ugni Blanc and / or Gros Manseng grapes; the proportion of these main grape varieties must be greater than 70%. The Baroque , Folle Blanche and Petit Manseng grape varieties are also permitted. These are fruity grape varieties that provide a light and fruity aperitif.
- On the other hand, the red, aromatic and heavy Cabernet Franc , Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot grapes are used for the rose-colored floc, which traditionally accompanies the foie gras (goose liver) eaten as a starter in the region .
After blending the young wines with Armagnac, the Floc de Gascogne is stored for ten months in the wine cellar and may only be sold as an Appellation d'Origine Floc de Gascogne after it has been checked and approved by the Viticulture Association .
Its fruitiness and fresh taste come into their own when served cool (6–8 ° C), but not over ice, in the first year after bottling.
Individual evidence
- ↑ Internet presence of the French winegrowing association CIVSO (French, in English and German only available as a machine translation)
literature
- Jancis Robinson : The Oxford Wine Lexicon . 3. Edition. Gräfe and Unzer Verlag, 2007, ISBN 978-3-8338-0691-9 .