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Climate |
Mediterranean climate. Summers are hot and dry. Spring and autumn rather warm. Winters mild and sunny, T rarely falls under 0c. Tramontana strong winds help dry the grapes and prevent disease. Ideal for cultivating vine for VDN. |
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Soils |
Vast variety of soils in Languedoc. Muscat de saint jean de minervois is situated in the Aude county and soil is mainly a limestone plateau. These soils return the heat accumulated during the day to the grapes promoting maturation and aromas. |
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Vineyard |
Gobelet. Grape: muscat à petits grains blanc. Appellation has 6 wineries and 1 cooperative (cave le muscat) accounts for 80% of volumes produced. Yield limited 30hl/ ha. Min. 125g/ L residual sugar required. |
