ecree in force since 27th January 1983

In order that the wines of the Malepére conform to the " Appellation d'Origine Vin Délimité de Qualité Supérieure " the wines must :

be produced from land within the defined limits of the Malepère zone. have a density of, at least, 3300 vines per hectacre & be in their third year following plantation. be produced from a blend, of at least two different grape varieties, that comply with the permitted vines for this appellation produce a minimum natural alcoholic content of 11%.

The quantity produced per hectare is 50 hectolitre.
The maximum yield per annum is 61hl/ha

The issuing of the official label, which is the guarantee of wines origin & quality, is dependant on the sampling & analysis of the wine.