Wines made from Bourboulenc grapes - Page 5
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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.
What are the typical flavors of the Bourboulenc grape variety?
- EarthPresent in 1% of Bourboulenc
- OakPresent in 1% of Bourboulenc
- Tree fruitPresent in 1% of Bourboulenc
- SpicesPresent in 1% of Bourboulenc
- Citrus fruitPresent in 1% of Bourboulenc
- FloralPresent in 1% of Bourboulenc
- Tropical fruitPresent in 1% of Bourboulenc
News about the grape variety Bourboulenc
Gigondas to produce white wines
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