Wines made from Bourboulenc grapes of Vin de France
Discover the best wines made with Bourboulenc as a single variety or as a blend of Vin de France.
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 Vin de France
Vin de France is the most basic level of quality for wines from France. These are generally uncomplicated everyday drinks - most often blends, but perhaps also Varietal wines based on a well-known Grape variety such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Chardonnay or Sauvignon Blanc. Wines from France are those that do not meet the criteria stipulated by the Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) or Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) laws (see information on French wine labels). This may be because the vineyards are outside the delimited production areas or because the grape varieties or winemaking techniques used do not conform to the rules of the local appellations.
What are the typical flavors of the Bourboulenc grape variety?
- Tree fruitPresent in 6% of Bourboulenc
- EarthPresent in 3% of Bourboulenc
- PeachPresent in 2% of Bourboulenc
- SpicesPresent in 2% of Bourboulenc
- Red fruitPresent in 2% of Bourboulenc
- StrawberriesPresent in 1% of Bourboulenc
News about the grape variety Bourboulenc
Gigondas to produce white wines
At a national committee meeting held on Thursday 8th September, members of the Institut National de l’Origine et de la Qualité (INAO) voted unanimously to ratify the change to the appellation guidelines to allow white wines into AP Gigondas. A working group of growers and négociants has been pursuing the amendment for 11 years. The amendment states that white Gigondas must contain a minimum 70% Clairette. Other permitted varieties include Bourboulenc, Clairette Rose, Grenache Gris, Grenache Blan ...
Bowmore auctions 52-year-year old whisky in decanter designed by Aston Martin
Bowmore will auction off a 52-year-old vintage whisky housed in a unique decanter designed by luxury carmaker Aston Martin. It marks the culmination of an intriguing partnership between the two iconic British brands, which also yielded a Bowmore range called Designed by Aston Martin. Bowmore ARC-52: The Mokume Edition features a ‘spectacular marriage’ of some of the oldest Bowmore vintages from the 1960s, according to Sotheby’s. Aston Martin took inspiration from a Japanese metalworking techniqu ...
Cape Mentelle winery to be acquired by Endeavour Group
Endeavour Group announced it has signed an agreement with Moët Hennessy, the wine and spirits arm of French luxury goods giant LVMH, to acquire Cape Mentelle. A fee wasn’t disclosed. Completion of the deal will take place ‘in due course’, pending licensing approval, said Endeavour, a leading retail and hospitality group that has alcohol retailer Dan Murphy’s and several other wine brands in its portfolio. Cape Mentelle was founded in 1970 and the deal heralds an ownership change for a pioneer of ...