Wines made from Cinsault grapes of Bandol
Discover the best wines made with Cinsault as a single variety or as a blend of Bandol.
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 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 Cinsault grape variety?
- Red fruitPresent in 3% of Cinsault
- CherryPresent in 2% of Cinsault
- MicrobioPresent in 2% of Cinsault
- Tree fruitPresent in 2% of Cinsault
- Citrus fruitPresent in 2% of Cinsault
- StrawberriesPresent in 2% of Cinsault
- CitrusPresent in 2% of Cinsault
- PeachPresent in 2% of Cinsault
- Black fruitPresent in 1% of Cinsault
- Baking spicePresent in 1% of Cinsault
- Passion fruitPresent in 1% of Cinsault
- Tropical fruitPresent in 1% of Cinsault
- SpicesPresent in 1% of Cinsault
- OakPresent in 1% of Cinsault
- GrapefruitPresent in 1% of Cinsault
- EarthPresent in 1% of Cinsault
- Non oakPresent in 1% of Cinsault
- Dark fruitPresent in 1% of Cinsault
- OrangePresent in 1% of Cinsault
- ChocolatePresent in 1% of Cinsault
News about the grape variety Cinsault
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