The white wines must contain minimum percentages of Len de l'El or Sauvignon grapes , or a blend of the two. It may also contain Mauzac, Mauzac Rose, Muscadelle, Ondenc and Semillon grapes. Its color is typically pale yellow with hints of green. Its aromas are of pears, apples and sometimes honey.

This is a slightly sparkling white wine with very fine bubbles or pearls from the second fermentation .

These naturally sweet wines must contain a minimum amount of residual sugar per liter. The permitted grape varieties are the same as for the dry white wines. They have a range of sweetness and typically have a flavor of ripe peach.

These sparkling wines are made by either the "Gaillacoise Method " or " Champenoise Method ". The Gaillacoise method is a single fermentation, with no addition of sugar. The sweetness comes solely from the grapes. After several months, the residual natural sugar starts to re-ferment and this produces the bubbles. The wine can be dry or half-dry.

The red wines must be made from set minimum percentages of Duras, Fer Servadou or Syrah grapes. Each grower will use their own choice of other varieties to blend. The red wines typically have a deep color and a powerful nose, with tones of red fruit and hints of spices.

Under the AOC rules, the Primeur may be sold from the third Thursday of November following the harvest. Made from the Gamay grape, it is a wonderfully fruity, easy to drink young wine.

The wine grapes used are the same as for the red wines. The rosés are typically light, fresh, easy-drinking dry wines.