Wines made from Cinsault grapes of Languedoc
Discover the best wines made with Cinsault as a single variety or as a blend of Languedoc.
More informations about the variety Cinsault
Cinsaut noir is a grape variety that originated in France (Provence). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by large bunches and large grapes. Cinsaut noir can be found in several vineyards: South-West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Provence & Corsica, Rhône valley, Languedoc & Roussillon, Loire valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais, Armagnac.
More informations about the region of Languedoc-Roussillon
Languedoc (formerly Coteaux du Languedoc) is a key appellation used in the Languedoc-Roussillon wine region of southern France. It covers Dry table wines of all three colors (red, white and rosé) from the entire region, but leaves Sweet and Sparkling wines to other more specialized appellations. About 75% of all Languedoc wines are red, with the remaining 25% split roughly down the middle between whites and rosés. The appellation covers most of the Languedoc region and almost a third of all the vineyards in France.
What are the typical flavors of the Cinsault grape variety?
- EarthPresent in 2% of Cinsault
- OakPresent in 2% of Cinsault
- Non oakPresent in 2% of Cinsault
- CherryPresent in 1% of Cinsault
- Red currantPresent in 1% of Cinsault
- Black fruitPresent in 1% of Cinsault
- Red fruitPresent in 1% of Cinsault
- SpicesPresent in 1% of Cinsault
- PepperPresent in 1% of Cinsault
- OakyPresent in 1% of Cinsault
- Dark chocolatePresent in 1% of Cinsault
- PlumPresent in 1% of Cinsault
- VanillaPresent in 1% of Cinsault
- TobaccoPresent in 1% of Cinsault
- Red fruitPresent in 1% of Cinsault
- MineralityPresent in 1% of Cinsault
- BlackberryPresent in 1% of Cinsault
- SmokePresent in 1% of Cinsault
News about the grape variety Cinsault
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