Wines made from Bourboulenc grapes of Minervois
Discover the best wines made with Bourboulenc as a single variety or as a blend of Minervois.
More informations about the variety Bourboulenc
Bourboulenc is mainly grown in the southern part of France. It is a white grape variety that ripens quite late. It can only be harvested around 25 September and for an average of only one month. Bourboulenc is particularly fond of low-lying, but at the same time warm and dry locations. The aroma of this grape variety is not very pronounced, but it has a certain exotic fruit and floral aroma such as broom. The result is a low alcohol wine with subtle and fleeting aromas. Blanquette, bourboulanc, bourboulenque, doucillon, clairette dorée and clairette blanche are all names that can designate bourboulenc. This grape variety is very sensitive to diseases common to all vine plants such as magnesium deficiency, mildew and oidium. Bourboulenc can be used as a table grape. Most French people keep the bunches until Christmas in order to present them on the festive table as desserts.
More informations about the region of Languedoc-Roussillon
Minervois is an appellation for distinctive red wines from the western Languedoc region of France. In general, they are softer than those produced in the Corbières, just to the South. The Minervois appellation also covers rosé and white wines. The predominant Grape varieties used in AOC Minervois wines are Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre.
What are the typical flavors of the Bourboulenc grape variety?
- CreamPresent in 1% of Bourboulenc
- OakyPresent in 1% of Bourboulenc
- PeachPresent in 1% of Bourboulenc
- MicrobioPresent in 1% of Bourboulenc
- Tree fruitPresent in 1% of Bourboulenc
- TropicalPresent in 1% of Bourboulenc
- Tropical fruitPresent in 1% of Bourboulenc