{"id":1824,"date":"2023-07-10T17:07:52","date_gmt":"2023-07-10T17:07:52","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2026-03-15T18:24:05","modified_gmt":"2026-03-15T16:24:05","slug":"que-signifie-dac-dans-le-vin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dianewinevoyage.com\/fr\/what-does-dac-stand-for-in-wine\/","title":{"rendered":"Que signifie DAC dans le vin ?"},"content":{"rendered":"<span><span><a href=\"https:\/\/dianewinevoyage.com\/\">Home<\/a><\/span><\/span>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-verse has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-a317c3cda3309d3f01e3adc729456964\" style=\"color:#5a769e;background-color:#fef3f5\">20 minutes read<\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s take a deep breath and step into the world of Austrian DACs \u2014 because once you understand the logic, it\u2019s actually much simpler (and more useful) than it looks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In Austria, wines labelled <a href=\"https:\/\/dianewinevoyage.com\/what-are-the-major-quality-levels-of-austrian-wine\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"1813\">Qualit\u00e4tswein<\/a> can be made from 40 authorised grape varieties and come from nine generic wine regions. These regions \u2014 sometimes called <em>areas<\/em> \u2014 are named after administrative zones, and within them sit more precise, clearly defined wine regions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The four main generic <a href=\"https:\/\/dianewinevoyage.com\/best-austrian-wine-regions\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"1642\">wine regions<\/a> are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Nieder\u00f6sterreich (Lower Austria)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dianewinevoyage.com\/burgenland-wines\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"1722\">Burgenland<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dianewinevoyage.com\/steiermark-wines\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"1769\">Steiermark<\/a> (Styria)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dianewinevoyage.com\/vienna-wines\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"1802\">Wien<\/a> (Vienna)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Today, Austria counts 16 specific wine regions in total.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Within Nieder\u00f6sterreich, there are eight: <a href=\"https:\/\/dianewinevoyage.com\/wachau-wine\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"1650\">Wachau<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/dianewinevoyage.com\/kremstal-wine\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"1659\">Kremstal<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/dianewinevoyage.com\/kamptal-wine\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"1668\">Kamptal<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/dianewinevoyage.com\/traisental-wine\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"1683\">Traisental<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/dianewinevoyage.com\/wagram-wine\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"1673\">Wagram<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/dianewinevoyage.com\/weinviertel-wine\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"1690\">Weinviertel<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/dianewinevoyage.com\/carnuntum-wines\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"1713\">Carnuntum<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/dianewinevoyage.com\/thermenregion-wine\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"1699\">Thermenregion<\/a>.<br>Burgenland includes five: <a href=\"https:\/\/dianewinevoyage.com\/neusiedlersee-wines\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"1738\">Neusiedlersee<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/dianewinevoyage.com\/leithaberg-wines\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"1729\">Leithaberg<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/dianewinevoyage.com\/rosalia-wines\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"1759\">Rosalia<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/dianewinevoyage.com\/mittelburgenland-wines\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"1745\">Mittelburgenland<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/dianewinevoyage.com\/eisenberg-wine\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"1753\">Eisenberg<\/a>.<br>Steiermark has three: <a href=\"https:\/\/dianewinevoyage.com\/vulkanland-steiermark-wines\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"1775\">Vulkanland Steiermark<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/dianewinevoyage.com\/sdsteiermark-wines\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"1785\">S\u00fcdsteiermark<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/dianewinevoyage.com\/weststeiermark-wines\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"1780\">Weststeiermark<\/a>.<br>And <a href=\"https:\/\/dianewinevoyage.com\/vienna-wines\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"1802\">Wien<\/a> (Vienna) is a special case, as it is both a generic and a specific wine region in its own right.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So where does DAC come into play?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-0201084a0e697142528f45eec8eb128c\" style=\"color:#fef3f5;background-color:#5a769e\"><strong>DAC (Districtus Austriae Controllatus) is Austria\u2019s official appellation system, defining both the origin and the style of a wine.<\/strong><br>A DAC wine must already be a Qualit\u00e4tswein and must follow strict regional rules on grape varieties and winemaking, agreed upon by local producers and approved by the state. Like French AOPs, DACs help guarantee typicity \u2014 but in Austria, the system is designed to be especially clear and practical for consumers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"toc\" style=\"background-color:#fff3f5\">\n\n\n<p> <center> <b> Table of contents <\/b> <\/center> <\/p>\n\n\n<ul>\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"#anchor-1\">What does DAC stand for in wine?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"#anchor-2\">How the DAC hierarchy works<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"#anchor-3\">A quick word on vineyards: Austria goes one step further<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"#anchor-4\">How Austria\u2019s DACs came together<\/a><\/li>\n\n<li><a rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"#anchor-5\">If you like Chablis, Sancerre, or Muscadet \u2192 try Wachau, Kamptal, or Traisental<\/a><\/li>\n\n<li><a rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"#anchor-6\">If you usually drink white Burgundy \u2192 try Wagram or Thermenregion<\/a><\/li>\n\n<li><a rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"#anchor-7\">If you like Alsace whites (dry ones) \u2192 try Thermenregion or Vulkanland Steiermark<\/a><\/li>\n\n<li><a rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"#anchor-8\">If you like Loire Sauvignon Blanc \u2192 try S\u00fcdsteiermark<\/a><\/li>\n\n<li><a rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"#anchor-9\">If you like Provence ros\u00e9 (but drier and spicier) \u2192 try Rosalia DAC Ros\u00e9 or Schilcher from Weststeiermark<\/a><\/li>\n\n<li><a rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"#anchor-10\">If you like Beaujolais, Jura reds, or light Rh\u00f4ne \u2192 try Carnuntum or Eisenberg<\/a><\/li>\n\n<li><a rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"#anchor-11\">If you like structured Bordeaux or Northern Rh\u00f4ne \u2192 try Mittelburgenland<\/a><\/li>\n\n<li><a rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"#anchor-12\">If you like wines that are easy but never boring \u2192 try Wiener Gemischter Satz<\/a><\/li>\n\n<li><a rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"#anchor-13\">FAQ: Austrian DAC wines<\/a><\/li>\n\n<li><a rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"#anchor-14\">Conclusion : What does DAC stand for in wine?<\/a><\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"anchor-1\">What does DAC stand for in wine?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A wine can only be labelled DAC \u2014 Districtus Austriae Controllatus if it is already a Qualit\u00e4tswein <em>and<\/em> fulfils a precise set of rules established by the National Committee and approved by the Minister of Agriculture. In other words: every DAC wine is a Qualit\u00e4tswein, but not every Qualit\u00e4tswein is a DAC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The DAC name must always be linked to a clearly defined geographical area, as laid out in the regulations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Producers are allowed to use a smaller geographical unit than the full wine region when appropriate. To become a DAC, a region must formally apply, and \u2014 crucially \u2014 the producers themselves must agree on one or more grape varieties and a defined style that truly represent their terroir. Once approved, those rules become law through a ministerial decree. Wines that don\u2019t fit the defined style are not allowed to use the DAC name and must instead be labelled under the broader state designation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"anchor-2\">How the DAC hierarchy works<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Most Austrian DACs follow a three-tier system, which may already feel familiar if you\u2019re used to French appellations:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Gebietswein \u2014 the regional level, roughly equivalent to a regional AOP<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ortswein \u2014 village wines, comparable to a communal AOP<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Riedenwein \u2014 single-vineyard wines<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>At Gebietswein level, the typical style of the region is clearly defined. This means you know what to expect: for dry whites, that often translates into freshness, lightness, and fruit, although some regions (like Leithaberg) already start at a more structured level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Between Gebietswein and Riedenwein sits Ortswein. These wines show more body and complexity, but above all, they express the character of a specific village \u2014 much like the difference between a Gevrey-Chambertin and a Pommard in Burgundy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Labels usually carry the name of the cadastral commune, or sometimes a Gro\u00dflage grouping several communes when that makes more sense for the consumer (for example, S\u00fcdsteiermark DAC Kitzeck-Sausal).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the top of the pyramid, Riedenwein represents the most precise origin. These wines come from a single vineyard site, are positioned as complex, age-worthy wines, and naturally sit at the pinnacle of quality (think Kamptal DAC Ried Z\u00f6binger Heiligenstein).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"anchor-3\">A quick word on vineyards: Austria goes one step further<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>On August 24, 2023, Austria officially announced a nationwide vineyard classification system, which became law on September 1, 2023. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>France is famous for its Premier and Grand Cru vineyards, but these classifications are regional rather than national. Austria\u2019s 2023 reform took a different path, creating one unified, legal vineyard classification system across the whole country<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Under this system, the very best vineyards can be classified as Erste Lage (Premier Cru) or Gro\u00dfe Lage (Grand Cru), based on factors such as soil, exposure, altitude, and microclimate. It\u2019s a major step for Austrian wine, helping consumers identify top sites more easily and strengthening Austria\u2019s position on the international stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"anchor-4\">How Austria\u2019s DACs came together<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Regional Wine Committees were created in 2001 to help regions define their identity, coordinate sales, and work with the Austrian Wine Marketing Board. That same year, the idea of DAC was born.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Wagram was declared a DAC in 2022, and Thermenregion in 2023<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Weinviertel DAC became the first DAC in 2002<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mittelburgenland DAC followed in 2006<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Traisental, Kremstal, and Kamptal DAC arrived between 2007 and 2009<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Leithaberg and Eisenberg DAC were added in 2010<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Neusiedlersee DAC (for Zweigelt) came in 2012<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Wiener Gemischter Satz DAC became the ninth DAC in 2013<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rosalia, Weststeiermark, S\u00fcdsteiermark, and Vulkanland DAC joined in 2018<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Carnuntum and Wachau DAC followed in 2019, bringing the total to 15<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In 2020, Ruster Ausbruch became a DAC \u2014 a unique case, as it sits within Leithaberg.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Now comes the useful part.<\/strong><br>You don\u2019t need to remember all the DAC names, grape varieties, or hierarchies. If you already know what you like to drink, you\u2019re halfway there. Think of Austrian DACs as shortcuts: once you recognise your reference point, the label starts working <em>for<\/em> you \u2014 not against you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So let\u2019s flip the question. Instead of asking <em>\u201cWhat is a DAC?\u201d<\/em>, ask yourself: <em>\u201cWhat do I usually drink?\u201d<\/em><br>From there, Austrian wine becomes surprisingly easy to navigate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"anchor-5\">If you like Chablis, Sancerre, or Muscadet \u2192 try Wachau, Kamptal, or Traisental<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you love wines that feel crisp, dry, and precise, with freshness leading the way, these Austrian regions will feel instantly familiar. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Gr\u00fcner Veltliner and Riesling here play the same role as <a href=\"https:\/\/dianewinevoyage.com\/gruner-veltliner-vs-chardonnay\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"4723\">Chardonnay<\/a> or Sauvignon Blanc in northern France: clarity, tension, and a strong sense of place rather than oak or richness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What to choose: start with Gebietswein for everyday drinking, move to Ortswein when you want something more food-friendly, and go for Riedenwein if you\u2019d normally splurge on a top Chablis or a serious Sancerre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"anchor-6\">If you usually drink white Burgundy \u2192 try Wagram or Thermenregion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If what you love in Burgundy is texture, depth, and quiet complexity rather than obvious oak, Wagram and Thermenregion are brilliant alternatives. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Think wines that feel layered and generous, but still balanced and dry. Wagram\u2019s Gr\u00fcner Veltliner and Thermenregion\u2019s Zierfandler and Rotgipfler can give you that same sense of substance without heaviness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What to choose: Ortswein for the table (Pouilly-Fuiss\u00e9 vibes), Riedenwein when you\u2019d normally reach for a Premier Cru.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"anchor-7\">If you like Alsace whites (dry ones) \u2192 try Thermenregion or Vulkanland Steiermark<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you enjoy aromatic whites that still stay dry and structured \u2014 Pinot Gris, dry Gewurztraminer, Muscat \u2014 Austria has a quiet answer to Alsace. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thermenregion and Vulkanland handle aromatic grapes with restraint, focusing on balance rather than sweetness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What to choose: Ortswein to understand the regional style, Riedenwein when you want precision and ageing potential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"anchor-8\">If you like Loire Sauvignon Blanc \u2192 try S\u00fcdsteiermark<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the easiest jump. If you enjoy Sancerre, Pouilly-Fum\u00e9, or Menetou-Salon, S\u00fcdsteiermark Sauvignon Blanc will make immediate sense \u2014 just with a slightly more Alpine edge. The DAC system here is especially helpful: villages clearly signal the style.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What to choose: Ortswein if you usually buy village-level Loire wines; Riedenwein if you\u2019re a single-parcel Sauvignon fan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"anchor-9\">If you like Provence ros\u00e9 (but drier and spicier) \u2192 try Rosalia DAC Ros\u00e9 or Schilcher from Weststeiermark<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you drink ros\u00e9 for freshness and easy pleasure, but sometimes find Provence a bit too neutral, Austria gives you two very different (and very useful) options. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rosalia DAC Ros\u00e9 is the softer, more familiar choice: fruity, dry, and gently spicy \u2014 perfect if you want something refreshing without surprises. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Schilcher, made from Blauer Wildbacher in Weststeiermark, is a different mood altogether: much sharper, more tangy, and mouth-watering, closer to a ros\u00e9 that behaves like a crisp white.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What to choose:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>choose Rosalia DAC Ros\u00e9 for aperitif moments, sunny terraces, and when you\u2019d normally reach for Provence<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>choose Schilcher when it\u2019s hot, when food is involved, or when you want maximum freshness and bite<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>go for Reserve (where available) when you want more structure and something that holds up at the table<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"anchor-10\">If you like Beaujolais, Jura reds, or light Rh\u00f4ne \u2192 try Carnuntum or Eisenberg<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you enjoy reds that are fresh, spicy, and digestible, not heavy or over-oaked, look here. Zweigelt and Blaufr\u00e4nkisch play the same role Gamay or Poulsard might for you: energy, fruit, and tension.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What to choose: Gebietswein for casual drinking, Ortswein for dinner, Reserve when you want more depth without losing freshness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"anchor-11\">If you like structured Bordeaux or Northern Rh\u00f4ne \u2192 try Mittelburgenland<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If what you love is structure, depth, and ageing potential, Mittelburgenland is Austria\u2019s Blaufr\u00e4nkisch stronghold. Think firm tannins, dark fruit, spice, and seriousness \u2014 but without Bordeaux heaviness or excess alcohol.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What to choose: classic DAC for purity, cru wines for precision, Reserve if you normally buy serious Bordeaux.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"anchor-12\">If you like wines that are easy but never boring \u2192 try Wiener Gemischter Satz<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you enjoy mixed cases, bistro wines, or bottles that just <em>work<\/em> at the table, Gemischter Satz is your friend. It\u2019s a field blend, harvested and vinified together, which means balance comes naturally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What to choose: sans cru for fresh, everyday drinking; avec cru when you want more character and depth, without stiffness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"anchor-13\">FAQ: Austrian DAC wines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Is DAC the same as AOP in France?<\/strong><br>Not exactly, but the idea is similar. Both systems protect origin and style. The main difference is that Austrian DACs are designed to be very clear and consumer-friendly, while French AOPs vary widely from region to region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Are all Austrian wines DAC wines?<\/strong><br>No. Only wines that meet specific regional rules can be labelled DAC. All DAC wines are Qualit\u00e4tswein, but not all Qualit\u00e4tswein are DAC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Does DAC guarantee quality?<\/strong><br>DAC doesn\u2019t guarantee you\u2019ll like the wine \u2014 but it does guarantee typicity. If you know the style of a DAC region, the label helps reduce surprises.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Do I need to understand the DAC levels to order confidently?<\/strong><br>Not really. Choosing the right region already does most of the work. The level (Gebietswein, Ortswein, Riedenwein) simply fine-tunes intensity and complexity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"anchor-14\">Conclusion: Understanding Austrian DAC wines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>So, what should you remember?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A DAC is Austria\u2019s way of linking a wine to a place and a style. Every DAC wine is a Qualit\u00e4tswein, made according to rules agreed upon by the producers of a region, so that the name on the label actually means something. The hierarchy \u2014 from Gebietswein to Ortswein to Riedenwein \u2014 simply fine-tunes how precise and complex the wine is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you see it that way, the system stops being intimidating. You don\u2019t need to know every DAC by heart \u2014 you just need to recognise the styles you enjoy and match them to the right region. From there, Austrian wine becomes easy to read, easy to choose, and far easier to enjoy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where to go next?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that you know how the DAC system works, you can zoom in \u2014 or keep things simple.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Curious about a specific region?<\/strong><br>Start with <a href=\"https:\/\/dianewinevoyage.com\/wachau-wine\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"1650\">Wachau<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/dianewinevoyage.com\/kamptal-wine\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"1668\">Kamptal<\/a>, or <a href=\"https:\/\/dianewinevoyage.com\/sdsteiermark-wines\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"1785\">S\u00fcdsteiermark<\/a> \u2014 they\u2019re the easiest entry points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Love white Burgundy or Loire whites?<\/strong><br>Read more about <a href=\"https:\/\/dianewinevoyage.com\/wagram-wine\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"1673\">Wagram<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/dianewinevoyage.com\/thermenregion-wine\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"1699\">Thermenregion<\/a>, or <a href=\"https:\/\/dianewinevoyage.com\/sdsteiermark-wines\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"1785\">S\u00fcdsteiermark<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>More into reds?<\/strong><br>Explore <a href=\"https:\/\/dianewinevoyage.com\/carnuntum-wines\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"1713\">Carnuntum<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/dianewinevoyage.com\/eisenberg-wine\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"1753\">Eisenberg<\/a>, or <a href=\"https:\/\/dianewinevoyage.com\/mittelburgenland-wines\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"1745\">Mittelburgenland.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Looking for something relaxed and food-friendly?<\/strong><br>Don\u2019t miss <a href=\"https:\/\/dianewinevoyage.com\/vienna-wines\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"1802\">Wiener Gemischter Satz<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Want a shortcut you can actually use?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>I\u2019ve put together a one-page guide that matches what you already like to drink with the right Austrian DACs \u2014 so you can choose confidently, even in front of a wine list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<script src=\"https:\/\/f.convertkit.com\/ckjs\/ck.5.js\"><\/script>\n      <form action=\"https:\/\/app.kit.com\/forms\/9020655\/subscriptions\" class=\"seva-form formkit-form\" method=\"post\" data-sv-form=\"9020655\" data-uid=\"d72bbe9eb7\" data-format=\"inline\" data-version=\"5\" data-options=\"{&quot;settings&quot;:{&quot;after_subscribe&quot;:{&quot;action&quot;:&quot;message&quot;,&quot;success_message&quot;:&quot;You\u2019re in!\\nThe Austrian Wine Shortcut is on its way to your inbox.\\nIt\u2019s a simple, practical guide \u2014 the kind you can actually use in front of a wine list.\\n\\nC\u2019est fait !\\nLe Raccourci des vins autrichiens arrive dans votre bo\u00eete mail.\\nUn guide simple et pratique \u2014 \u00e0 utiliser sans h\u00e9siter devant une carte des vins.&quot;,&quot;redirect_url&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;analytics&quot;:{&quot;google&quot;:null,&quot;fathom&quot;:null,&quot;facebook&quot;:null,&quot;segment&quot;:null,&quot;pinterest&quot;:null,&quot;sparkloop&quot;:null,&quot;googletagmanager&quot;:null},&quot;modal&quot;:{&quot;trigger&quot;:&quot;timer&quot;,&quot;scroll_percentage&quot;:null,&quot;timer&quot;:5,&quot;devices&quot;:&quot;all&quot;,&quot;show_once_every&quot;:15},&quot;powered_by&quot;:{&quot;show&quot;:true,&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/kit.com\/features\/forms?utm_campaign=poweredby&amp;utm_content=form&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_source=dynamic&quot;},&quot;recaptcha&quot;:{&quot;enabled&quot;:false},&quot;return_visitor&quot;:{&quot;action&quot;:&quot;show&quot;,&quot;custom_content&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;slide_in&quot;:{&quot;display_in&quot;:&quot;bottom_right&quot;,&quot;trigger&quot;:&quot;timer&quot;,&quot;scroll_percentage&quot;:null,&quot;timer&quot;:5,&quot;devices&quot;:&quot;all&quot;,&quot;show_once_every&quot;:15},&quot;sticky_bar&quot;:{&quot;display_in&quot;:&quot;top&quot;,&quot;trigger&quot;:&quot;timer&quot;,&quot;scroll_percentage&quot;:null,&quot;timer&quot;:5,&quot;devices&quot;:&quot;all&quot;,&quot;show_once_every&quot;:15}},&quot;version&quot;:&quot;5&quot;}\" min-width=\"400 500 600 700 800\" style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); 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Prenons une grande inspiration et plongeons dans l&#039;univers des AOC autrichiennes\u00a0: une fois la logique comprise, c&#039;est en r\u00e9alit\u00e9 beaucoup plus simple (et plus utile) qu&#039;il n&#039;y para\u00eet. En Autriche, les vins portant l&#039;appellation Qualit\u00e4tswein peuvent \u00eatre \u00e9labor\u00e9s \u00e0 partir de 40 c\u00e9pages autoris\u00e9s et proviennent de neuf r\u00e9gions viticoles g\u00e9n\u00e9riques. Ces r\u00e9gions, parfois appel\u00e9es zones, portent le nom de zones administratives et regroupent des appellations plus pr\u00e9cises et clairement d\u00e9finies. Les quatre principales r\u00e9gions viticoles g\u00e9n\u00e9riques sont\u00a0: Aujourd&#039;hui, l&#039;Autriche compte au total 16 appellations d&#039;origine contr\u00f4l\u00e9e (AOC). En Basse-Autriche, on compte huit r\u00e9gions viticoles : la Wachau, le Kremstal, le Kamptal, le Traisental, le Wagram, le Weinviertel, le Carnuntum et la r\u00e9gion thermale. Le Burgenland en comprend cinq : le Neusiedlersee, le Leithaberg, le Rosalia, le Mittelburgenland et l&#039;Eisenberg. La Styrie en compte trois : le Vulkanland Steiermark, le S\u00fcdsteiermark et le Weststeiermark. Vienne (Wien) constitue un cas particulier, puisqu&#039;elle repr\u00e9sente \u00e0 la fois une r\u00e9gion viticole g\u00e9n\u00e9rique et sp\u00e9cifique. Quel est donc le r\u00f4le de l&#039;AOC (Appellation d&#039;Origine Contr\u00f4l\u00e9e) ? L&#039;AOC (Districtus Austriae Controllatus) est le syst\u00e8me d&#039;appellation officiel autrichien, d\u00e9finissant l&#039;origine et le style d&#039;un vin. Un vin AOC doit d\u00e9j\u00e0 \u00eatre un vin de qualit\u00e9 (Qualit\u00e4tswein) et respecter un cahier des charges r\u00e9gional strict concernant les c\u00e9pages et la vinification, \u00e9tabli par les producteurs locaux et approuv\u00e9 par l&#039;\u00c9tat. \u00c0 l\u2019instar des AOP fran\u00e7aises, les DAC contribuent \u00e0 garantir la typicit\u00e9\u00a0; mais en Autriche, le syst\u00e8me a \u00e9t\u00e9 con\u00e7u pour \u00eatre particuli\u00e8rement clair et pratique pour les consommateurs. Sommaire\u00a0: Que signifie DAC dans le domaine du vin\u00a0? Comment fonctionne la hi\u00e9rarchie des DAC ? Un mot sur les vignobles : l&#039;Autriche va plus loin. Comment les DAC autrichiennes se sont form\u00e9es. Si vous aimez le Chablis, le Sancerre ou le Muscadet \u2192 essayez le Wachau, le Kamptal ou le Traisental. Si vous buvez habituellement du Bourgogne blanc \u2192 essayez le Wagram ou le Thermenregion. Si vous aimez les vins blancs d&#039;Alsace (secs) \u2192 essayez le Thermenregion ou le Vulkanland Steiermark. Si vous aimez le Sauvignon Blanc de Loire \u2192 essayez le S\u00fcdsteiermark. Si vous aimez le ros\u00e9 de Provence (plus sec et \u00e9pic\u00e9) \u2192 essayez le Rosalia DAC Ros\u00e9 ou le Schilcher du Weststeiermark. Si vous aimez le Beaujolais, les vins rouges du Jura ou les vins l\u00e9gers du Rh\u00f4ne \u2192 essayez le Carnuntum ou l&#039;Eisenberg. Si vous aimez les Bordeaux structur\u00e9s ou les vins du Rh\u00f4ne septentrional \u2192 essayez le Mittelburgenland. Si vous aimez les vins faciles \u00e0 boire mais jamais ennuyeux \u2192 essayez le Wiener Gemischter Satz. FAQ : Les vins DAC autrichiens. Conclusion : Que signifie DAC ? Que signifie l&#039;appellation DAC pour le vin\u00a0? Un vin ne peut porter l&#039;appellation DAC (Districtus Austriae Controllatus) que s&#039;il est d\u00e9j\u00e0 un Qualit\u00e4tswein (vin de qualit\u00e9) et qu&#039;il r\u00e9pond \u00e0 un cahier des charges pr\u00e9cis \u00e9tabli par le Comit\u00e9 national et approuv\u00e9 par le ministre de l&#039;Agriculture. Autrement dit\u00a0: tout vin DAC est un Qualit\u00e4tswein, mais l&#039;inverse n&#039;est pas vrai. L&#039;appellation DAC doit toujours \u00eatre li\u00e9e \u00e0 une zone g\u00e9ographique clairement d\u00e9finie, conform\u00e9ment \u00e0 la r\u00e9glementation. Les producteurs peuvent utiliser une zone g\u00e9ographique plus restreinte que la r\u00e9gion viticole compl\u00e8te lorsque cela est pertinent. Pour obtenir l&#039;appellation DAC, une r\u00e9gion doit d\u00e9poser une demande officielle et, surtout, les producteurs doivent s&#039;accorder sur un ou plusieurs c\u00e9pages et un style d\u00e9fini qui repr\u00e9sentent fid\u00e8lement leur terroir. Une fois approuv\u00e9es, ces r\u00e8gles deviennent loi par d\u00e9cret minist\u00e9riel. Les vins qui ne correspondent pas au style d\u00e9fini ne peuvent pas utiliser l&#039;appellation DAC et doivent \u00eatre \u00e9tiquet\u00e9s sous l&#039;appellation d&#039;\u00c9tat. Comment fonctionne la hi\u00e9rarchie des DAC ? La plupart des DAC autrichiennes suivent un syst\u00e8me \u00e0 trois niveaux, qui vous semblera peut-\u00eatre familier si vous \u00eates habitu\u00e9 aux appellations fran\u00e7aises : au niveau Gebietswein, le style typique de la r\u00e9gion est clairement d\u00e9fini. Vous savez donc \u00e0 quoi vous attendre : pour les blancs secs, cela se traduit souvent par de la fra\u00eecheur, de la l\u00e9g\u00e8ret\u00e9 et du fruit\u00e9, m\u00eame si certaines r\u00e9gions (comme Leithaberg) commencent d\u00e9j\u00e0 \u00e0 un niveau plus structur\u00e9. Entre Gebietswein et Riedenwein se trouve Ortswein. Ces vins pr\u00e9sentent plus de corps et de complexit\u00e9, mais surtout, ils expriment le caract\u00e8re d&#039;un village sp\u00e9cifique, un peu comme la diff\u00e9rence entre un Gevrey-Chambertin et un Pommard en Bourgogne. Les \u00e9tiquettes portent g\u00e9n\u00e9ralement le nom de la commune cadastrale, ou parfois un Gro\u00dflage regroupant plusieurs communes lorsque cela est plus clair pour le consommateur (par exemple, S\u00fcdsteiermark DAC Kitzeck-Sausal). Au sommet de la pyramide, Riedenwein repr\u00e9sente l&#039;origine la plus pr\u00e9cise. Ces vins, issus d&#039;un seul vignoble, sont consid\u00e9r\u00e9s comme des vins complexes et de garde, et se situent naturellement au sommet de la qualit\u00e9 (\u00e0 l&#039;instar du Kamptal DAC Ried Z\u00f6binger Heiligenstein). Un mot sur les vignobles\u00a0: l&#039;Autriche va plus loin. Le 24 ao\u00fbt 2023, l&#039;Autriche a officiellement annonc\u00e9 la mise en place d&#039;un syst\u00e8me national de classification des vignobles, entr\u00e9 en vigueur le 1er septembre 2023. La France est c\u00e9l\u00e8bre pour ses Premiers Crus et Grands Crus, mais ces classifications sont r\u00e9gionales et non nationales. La r\u00e9forme autrichienne de 2023 a opt\u00e9 pour une approche diff\u00e9rente, cr\u00e9ant un syst\u00e8me de classification l\u00e9gal unique pour l&#039;ensemble du pays. Gr\u00e2ce \u00e0 ce syst\u00e8me, les meilleurs vignobles peuvent \u00eatre class\u00e9s Erste Lage (Premier Cru) ou Gro\u00dfe Lage (Grand Cru), en fonction de crit\u00e8res tels que le sol, l&#039;exposition, l&#039;altitude et le microclimat. Il s&#039;agit d&#039;une avanc\u00e9e majeure pour le vin autrichien, permettant aux consommateurs d&#039;identifier plus facilement les meilleurs terroirs et renfor\u00e7ant la position de l&#039;Autriche sur la sc\u00e8ne internationale. Comment les AOC autrichiennes ont vu le jour\u00a0: Les comit\u00e9s r\u00e9gionaux des vins ont \u00e9t\u00e9 cr\u00e9\u00e9s en 2001 pour aider les r\u00e9gions \u00e0 d\u00e9finir leur identit\u00e9, coordonner leurs ventes et collaborer avec l\u2019Office autrichien de commercialisation des vins. C\u2019est cette m\u00eame ann\u00e9e que l\u2019id\u00e9e des AOC a germ\u00e9. Wagram a \u00e9t\u00e9 d\u00e9clar\u00e9 DAC en 2022 et Thermenregion en 2023 Weinviertel DAC est devenu le premier DAC en 2002 Mittelburgenland DAC a suivi en 2006 Traisental, Kremstal et Kamptal DAC sont arriv\u00e9s entre 2007 et 2009 Leithaberg et Eisenberg DAC ont \u00e9t\u00e9 ajout\u00e9s en 2010 Neusiedlersee DAC (pour Zweigelt) est arriv\u00e9 en 2012 Wiener Gemischter Satz DAC est devenu le neuvi\u00e8me DAC en 2013 Rosalia, Weststeiermark, S\u00fcdsteiermark et Vulkanland DAC ont rejoint en 2018 Carnuntum et Wachau DAC ont suivi en 2019, portant le total \u00e0 15. En 2020, Ruster Ausbruch est devenu un DAC \u2014 un cas unique, car il si\u00e8ge au sein de Leithaberg. Voici maintenant la partie la plus utile. Inutile de retenir tous les noms d&#039;AOC, les c\u00e9pages ou les hi\u00e9rarchies. Si vous savez d\u00e9j\u00e0 ce que vous aimez boire, vous avez fait la moiti\u00e9 du chemin. Voyez les AOC autrichiennes comme des raccourcis\u00a0: une fois votre point de r\u00e9f\u00e9rence identifi\u00e9, l&#039;\u00e9tiquette devient un atout, et non un obstacle. Alors, posons-nous la question autrement. Au lieu de vous demander \u201c\u00a0Qu&#039;est-ce qu&#039;une AOC\u00a0?\u00a0\u201d, demandez-vous plut\u00f4t\u00a0: \u201c\u00a0Que buvez-vous habituellement\u00a0?\u00a0\u201d D\u00e8s lors, s&#039;y retrouver dans le monde des vins autrichiens devient \u00e9tonnamment simple. Si vous aimez le Chablis, le Sancerre ou le Muscadet, essayez la Wachau, le Kamptal ou le Traisental. Si vous appr\u00e9ciez les vins vifs, secs et pr\u00e9cis, o\u00f9 la fra\u00eecheur domine, ces r\u00e9gions autrichiennes vous sembleront imm\u00e9diatement famili\u00e8res. Le Gr\u00fcner Veltliner et le Riesling y jouent le m\u00eame r\u00f4le que le Chardonnay ou le Sauvignon Blanc dans le nord de la France\u00a0: clart\u00e9, tension et une forte expression du terroir plut\u00f4t que le ch\u00eane ou la richesse. Que choisir\u00a0: optez pour un Gebietswein au quotidien, passez \u00e0 un Ortswein pour accompagner un repas, et choisissez un Riedenwein si vous vous offrez habituellement un grand Chablis ou un Sancerre d&#039;exception. Si vous appr\u00e9ciez les vins blancs de Bourgogne, essayez Wagram ou Thermenregion. Si vous recherchez en Bourgogne la texture, la profondeur et une subtile complexit\u00e9 plut\u00f4t qu&#039;un bois\u00e9 prononc\u00e9, Wagram et Thermenregion sont d&#039;excellentes alternatives. Imaginez des vins riches et structur\u00e9s, tout en restant \u00e9quilibr\u00e9s et secs. Le Gr\u00fcner Veltliner de Wagram et le Zierfandler et Rotgipfler de Thermenregion vous offriront cette m\u00eame sensation de corps sans lourdeur. Que choisir\u00a0: un Ortswein pour accompagner un repas (dans l&#039;esprit d&#039;un Pouilly-Fuiss\u00e9), et un Riedenwein si vous optez habituellement pour un Premier Cru. Si vous aimez les vins blancs d&#039;Alsace (secs) \u2192 essayez Thermenregion ou Vulkanland Steiermark. Si vous appr\u00e9ciez les vins blancs aromatiques, secs et structur\u00e9s \u2014 Pinot Gris, Gew\u00fcrztraminer sec, Muscat \u2014, l&#039;Autriche offre une alternative discr\u00e8te \u00e0 l&#039;Alsace. Thermenregion et Vulkanland \u00e9laborent les c\u00e9pages aromatiques avec retenue, privil\u00e9giant l&#039;\u00e9quilibre \u00e0 la douceur. Que choisir\u00a0? Un Ortswein pour d\u00e9couvrir le style r\u00e9gional, un Riedenwein si vous recherchez la pr\u00e9cision et un bon potentiel de garde. Si vous aimez le Sauvignon Blanc de Loire \u2192 essayez le S\u00fcdsteiermark. C&#039;est la transition la plus naturelle. Si vous appr\u00e9ciez Sancerre, Pouilly-Fum\u00e9 ou Menetou-Salon, le Sauvignon Blanc du S\u00fcdsteiermark vous semblera tout \u00e0 fait naturel, avec une touche alpine en plus. Le syst\u00e8me d&#039;AOC est particuli\u00e8rement utile\u00a0: les villages indiquent clairement le style. Que choisir\u00a0? Un Ortswein si vous achetez habituellement des vins de Loire issus d&#039;un village\u00a0; un Riedenwein si vous \u00eates amateur de Sauvignon parcellaire. Si vous aimez les ros\u00e9s de Provence (mais plus secs et \u00e9pic\u00e9s) \u2192 essayez le Rosalia DAC Ros\u00e9 ou le Schilcher de Styrie occidentale. Si vous appr\u00e9ciez le ros\u00e9 pour sa fra\u00eecheur et son plaisir simple, mais que vous trouvez parfois les ros\u00e9s de Provence un peu trop neutres, l&#039;Autriche vous offre deux options tr\u00e8s diff\u00e9rentes (et tr\u00e8s int\u00e9ressantes). Le Rosalia DAC Ros\u00e9 est le choix le plus doux et le plus familier\u00a0: fruit\u00e9, sec et l\u00e9g\u00e8rement \u00e9pic\u00e9 \u2013 parfait si vous recherchez une boisson rafra\u00eechissante sans surprises. Le Schilcher, \u00e9labor\u00e9 \u00e0 partir de Blauer Wildbacher en Styrie occidentale, offre une tout autre ambiance\u00a0: beaucoup plus vif, acidul\u00e9 et rafra\u00eechissant, il se rapproche d&#039;un ros\u00e9 qui se comporte comme un blanc sec. Que choisir\u00a0? Si vous aimez les vins rouges du Beaujolais, du Jura ou du Rh\u00f4ne l\u00e9ger \u2192 essayez le Carnuntum ou l&#039;Eisenberg. Si vous appr\u00e9ciez les vins rouges frais, \u00e9pic\u00e9s et faciles \u00e0 boire, ni lourds ni trop bois\u00e9s, vous \u00eates au bon endroit. Le Zweigelt et le Blaufr\u00e4nkisch jouent le m\u00eame r\u00f4le que le Gamay ou le Poulsard\u00a0: \u00e9nergie, fruit\u00e9 et tension. Que choisir\u00a0: un Gebietswein pour une consommation d\u00e9contract\u00e9e, un Ortswein pour un d\u00eener, et une R\u00e9serve lorsque vous recherchez plus de profondeur sans sacrifier la fra\u00eecheur. Si vous appr\u00e9ciez les Bordeaux structur\u00e9s ou les vins du Rh\u00f4ne septentrional \u2192 essayez le Mittelburgenland. Si vous aimez la structure, la profondeur et le potentiel de garde, le Mittelburgenland est le fief autrichien du Blaufr\u00e4nkisch. Imaginez des tanins fermes, des fruits noirs, des \u00e9pices et une certaine complexit\u00e9, sans la lourdeur ni l\u2019exc\u00e8s d\u2019alcool des Bordeaux. Que choisir\u00a0: un DAC classique pour la puret\u00e9, un cru pour la pr\u00e9cision, et une R\u00e9serve si vous achetez habituellement des Bordeaux plus cors\u00e9s. Si vous aimez les vins faciles \u00e0 boire mais jamais ennuyeux \u2192 essayez le Wiener Gemischter Satz. Si vous appr\u00e9ciez les assortiments panach\u00e9s, les vins de bistrot ou les bouteilles qui s\u2019accordent parfaitement \u00e0 table, le Gemischter Satz est fait pour vous. C\u2019est un assemblage de c\u00e9pages, vendang\u00e9s et vinifi\u00e9s ensemble, ce qui garantit un \u00e9quilibre naturel. Que choisir\u00a0: un sans cru pour une consommation fra\u00eeche et quotidienne\u00a0; un avec cru lorsque vous recherchez plus de caract\u00e8re et de profondeur, sans lourdeur. FAQ\u00a0: Vins autrichiens DAC. Le DAC est-il la m\u00eame chose que l\u2019AOP fran\u00e7aise\u00a0? Pas exactement, mais le principe est similaire. Les deux syst\u00e8mes prot\u00e8gent l\u2019origine et le style. La principale diff\u00e9rence r\u00e9side dans le fait que les DAC autrichiens sont con\u00e7us pour \u00eatre tr\u00e8s clairs et accessibles au consommateur, tandis que les AOP fran\u00e7aises varient consid\u00e9rablement d\u2019une r\u00e9gion \u00e0 l\u2019autre. Tous les vins autrichiens sont-ils des vins DAC\u00a0? Non. Seuls les vins r\u00e9pondant \u00e0 des crit\u00e8res r\u00e9gionaux sp\u00e9cifiques peuvent \u00eatre \u00e9tiquet\u00e9s DAC. Tous les vins DAC sont des Qualit\u00e4tswein, mais tous les Qualit\u00e4tswein ne sont pas des DAC. Le DAC garantit-il la qualit\u00e9\u00a0? Le DAC ne garantit pas que vous aimerez le vin, mais il garantit sa typicit\u00e9. Si vous connaissez le style d\u2019une r\u00e9gion DAC, l\u2019\u00e9tiquette permet d\u2019\u00e9viter les mauvaises surprises. Dois-je comprendre les diff\u00e9rents niveaux de DAC pour commander en toute confiance\u00a0? Pas vraiment. Choisir la bonne r\u00e9gion est d\u00e9j\u00e0 essentiel. Le niveau (Gebietswein, Ortswein, Riedenwein) pr\u00e9cise simplement l\u2019intensit\u00e9 et la complexit\u00e9. Conclusion\u00a0: Comprendre les vins autrichiens DAC. Alors, que faut-il retenir\u00a0? L&#039;AOC est le syst\u00e8me autrichien permettant d&#039;associer un vin \u00e0 un terroir et \u00e0 un style. Chaque vin AOC est un Qualit\u00e4tswein, \u00e9labor\u00e9 selon un cahier des charges \u00e9tabli par les producteurs d&#039;une r\u00e9gion, donnant ainsi tout son sens \u00e0 l&#039;appellation. La hi\u00e9rarchie des AOC \u2013 du Gebietswein \u00e0 l&#039;Ortswein, puis au Riedenwein \u2013 permet d&#039;affiner la pr\u00e9cision et la complexit\u00e9 du vin. Une fois ce syst\u00e8me compris, il devient beaucoup plus accessible. Inutile de conna\u00eetre toutes les AOC par c\u0153ur\u00a0: il suffit de reconna\u00eetre les styles que vous appr\u00e9ciez et de les associer \u00e0 la r\u00e9gion correspondante. D\u00e8s lors, les vins autrichiens deviennent faciles \u00e0 appr\u00e9hender, \u00e0 choisir et surtout \u00e0 d\u00e9guster. Et ensuite\u00a0? Maintenant que vous comprenez le fonctionnement des AOC, vous pouvez approfondir vos recherches ou rester simple. Envie de d\u00e9couvrir une r\u00e9gion en particulier\u00a0? Commencez par la Wachau, le Kamptal ou la S\u00fcdsteiermark\u00a0: ce sont d&#039;excellents points de d\u00e9part. Vous aimez les vins blancs de Bourgogne ou de Loire\u00a0? D\u00e9couvrez Wagram, la r\u00e9gion thermale ou la Styrie m\u00e9ridionale. Plut\u00f4t amateur de vins rouges\u00a0? Explorez Carnuntum, Eisenberg ou le Mittelburgenland. Envie d&#039;un vin d\u00e9contract\u00e9 et parfait pour accompagner un repas\u00a0? Ne manquez pas le Wiener Gemischter Satz. Besoin d&#039;un guide pratique et rapide\u00a0? J&#039;ai cr\u00e9\u00e9 un guide d&#039;une page qui associe vos vins pr\u00e9f\u00e9r\u00e9s aux vins autrichiens de qualit\u00e9 sup\u00e9rieure (DAC) qui vous correspondent. 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