10-15% of all French wine Biggest producer of IGP wines in France Red just over 50% of total production White 25% of total production, Rose slightly less than 25% usually fresh, fruity and unoaked > expression of variety good-very good inexpensive - medium priced top four grape varieties for single variety IGP wines: Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon Chardonnay Syrah next: Grenache noir, sauvignon blanc, cinsaut and 21% others Half production sold in France (supermarkets, and hospitality) Export Germany - Netherlands - Belgium