The French national appellations institute has approved a new AOC in the Allier region of central France

Saint-Pourçain will join the ranks of over 470 wine appellations in France, 27 years after local winemakers submitted their official request.

Around 120km south of Sancerre, Saint-Pourçain produces Gamay, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Tressallier (a local white variety also known as Sacy in northeast France).

The region has 650ha (hectares) of vineyards, mainly on southeast-facing slopes on the left banks of the Allier and Sioule rivers.

The region produces around 3m bottles per year and is the first AOC in the Auvergne region.

  • In 2005, the INAO listed 472 appellations in France.Written by Oliver Styles
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