Wines made from Bourboulenc grapes of Bandol
Discover the best wines made with Bourboulenc as a single variety or as a blend of Bandol.
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 Provence
Bandol is a key appellation in the wine region of Provence, in the far southeast of France. Created in 1941, the appellation covers red, white and rosé wines from approximately 1,550 hectares of vineyards located around the coastal town of Bandol on the Mediterranean coast. These are spread unevenly over eight communes in the Var dePartment, the majority being located just North of Bandol, in Le Beausset, La Cadière-d'Azur, Le Castellet and Évenos. Bandol is best known for its red wines, which constitute the majority of the appellation's production.
What are the typical flavors of the Bourboulenc grape variety?
- EarthPresent in 6% of Bourboulenc
- Tree fruitPresent in 6% of Bourboulenc
- MineralityPresent in 6% of Bourboulenc
- Citrus fruitPresent in 4% of Bourboulenc
- MicrobioPresent in 3% of Bourboulenc
- Non oakPresent in 3% of Bourboulenc
- VegetalPresent in 3% of Bourboulenc
- OakPresent in 3% of Bourboulenc
- SpicesPresent in 3% of Bourboulenc
- Red fruitPresent in 3% of Bourboulenc
- Black fruitPresent in 3% of Bourboulenc
- CitrusPresent in 3% of Bourboulenc
- PeachPresent in 3% of Bourboulenc
- FloralPresent in 2% of Bourboulenc
- StrawberriesPresent in 2% of Bourboulenc
- ApricotPresent in 2% of Bourboulenc
- LemonPresent in 2% of Bourboulenc
- StonePresent in 2% of Bourboulenc
- ApplesPresent in 2% of Bourboulenc
- OakyPresent in 2% of Bourboulenc