History
Prehistoric and antiquity
It is considered to be the oldest winemaking area in the oldMiddle-Ages
During the Middle Ages, the monks preserved a part of the vineyard, wine, at the time, being produced by abbeys and monasteries. Towards the 18th century, theModern times
The Languedoc vineyards had a renewed burst of development as a result of the opening of theContemporary times
After theLocation
The Saint-Chinian AOC is situated in the foothills of theGeology
The ground of the AOC Saint-Chinian consists of two distinct parts. To the north of the appellation, the soil is composed of the sameVineyards
The vineyards are situated in the department ofIntroduction
The vineyards stretches over the communes of:Grape varieties
The grapes used at Saint-Chinian areCultivation methods
Particularly to the south of the region, the vines are 'trained' by being attached to wires, whereas in the North, they use the "goblet" vine training system on sloping vineyards.Marketing
With regards to the volume of wine produced, the Saint-Chinian AOC is the fourth in Languedoc, behind Corbières,See also
* List of Vins de PrimeurExternal links